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Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is a public foundation serving the Missouri Ozarks. CFO is dedicated to working with its donors, nonprofit partners, and affiliated community foundations in meaningful and purposeful ways.
The Foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration, and public leadership.
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks was founded in 1973 and has offices in Springfield and West Plains. CFO has $146 million in charitable assets, over 1,400 funds and has made over $53 million in grants and distributions since its inception.
Web Address
www.cfozarks.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cfozarks
The Foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration, and public leadership.
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks was founded in 1973 and has offices in Springfield and West Plains. CFO has $146 million in charitable assets, over 1,400 funds and has made over $53 million in grants and distributions since its inception.
Web Address
www.cfozarks.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cfozarks
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Assets
2019 - 294,361,864
2018 - 283,341,041
2017 - 264,517,436
2019 - 294,361,864
2018 - 283,341,041
2017 - 264,517,436
Domestic Grants
2019 - 17,849,443
2018 - 16,417,199
2019 - 17,849,443
2018 - 16,417,199
Recent News from Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Newsmakers: Aug. 3-9, 2020
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... Ellen Neville-Verdugo, program coordinator at Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.; Matt Noblett, assistant professor of graphic design at...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... Ellen Neville-Verdugo, program coordinator at Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.; Matt Noblett, assistant professor of graphic design at...more
Nonprofits receive $100K in new round of CFO grants
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks issued another $100,000 in COVID-19 grants last week. Nonprofits receive $100K in new round of CFO grants....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks issued another $100,000 in COVID-19 grants last week. Nonprofits receive $100K in new round of CFO grants....more
Nonprofits receive $100K in new round of CFO grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. announced last week that a half-dozen nonprofit agencies are the latest recipients of a new round...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. announced last week that a half-dozen nonprofit agencies are the latest recipients of a new round...more
Community Foundation Of The Ozarks Announces Grant Recipients
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The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is announcing their first recipients of their COVID 19 recovery grants. The group says six agencies...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is announcing their first recipients of their COVID 19 recovery grants. The group says six agencies...more
Community Foundation of the Ozarks donates to agencies helping with COVID-19
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The Community Foundation of The Ozarks (CFO) announced it's first recipients of it's COVID-19 recovery grants on Friday, July 31. These grants...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of The Ozarks (CFO) announced it's first recipients of it's COVID-19 recovery grants on Friday, July 31. These grants...more
YMCA working with parents after Springfield School District announces virtual component
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks says, since it established its COVID-19 Fund in March, generous donors have contributed more than $686,000...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks says, since it established its COVID-19 Fund in March, generous donors have contributed more than $686,000...more
Springfield nonprofit trains future IT professionals, web developers for free
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
It was funded through the Collective Impact Grant provided by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. "My passion ever since middle school...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
It was funded through the Collective Impact Grant provided by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. "My passion ever since middle school...more
Monett schools receive $5000 grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has awarded the Monett school district a $5,000 grant to help cover the cost of unexpected expenses...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has awarded the Monett school district a $5,000 grant to help cover the cost of unexpected expenses...more
Faith, Nonprofit, Government Leaders Come Together Each Week To Focus On Community Issues
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The effort began in March, and was started by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the Community Partnership of the Ozarks and the United...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The effort began in March, and was started by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the Community Partnership of the Ozarks and the United...more
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Expanding Diversity Grants
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For several years, the CFO has awarded grants to support diversity and inclusion projects in Springfield and Greene County. But as calls for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
For several years, the CFO has awarded grants to support diversity and inclusion projects in Springfield and Greene County. But as calls for...more
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