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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
CFO commits additional $1 million to COVID grantmaking for FY21
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is committing an additional $1 million to COVID-19 grantmaking for its 2021 fiscal year, which began July...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is committing an additional $1 million to COVID-19 grantmaking for its 2021 fiscal year, which began July...more
Salvation Army announces new Lieutenants for Jasper & Newton County Community Centers
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Humanity and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks/Southwest Missouri Community Foundation within the region. In efforts to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Humanity and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks/Southwest Missouri Community Foundation within the region. In efforts to...more
4-H offers free at home activities for youth in Butler, Carter and Wayne counties
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Programs for 4-H in Butler, Carter and Wayne counties are using a grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to offer alternative...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Programs for 4-H in Butler, Carter and Wayne counties are using a grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to offer alternative...more
CFO Gives Over $1 Million More in Grants than in 2019
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Perry County Community Foundation
Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced that when their fiscal year ends June 30, they will have given out over $2.28 million in grants...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Perry County Community Foundation
Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced that when their fiscal year ends June 30, they will have given out over $2.28 million in grants...more
Philanthropy Row Collaborations Confront Corona Virus
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Our missions compliment each other and with United Way being the fundraising arm and philanthropic arm, as well as a convener in the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Our missions compliment each other and with United Way being the fundraising arm and philanthropic arm, as well as a convener in the...more
CFO funds support area food pantries, Willow Springs schools
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has announced several more COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grant awards, including...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has announced several more COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grant awards, including...more
Church leaders come together in response to COVID-19
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Greg Burris, president and CEO of United Way of the Ozarks, said Philanthropy Row was approached by city and county officials who asked if...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Greg Burris, president and CEO of United Way of the Ozarks, said Philanthropy Row was approached by city and county officials who asked if...more
Grants awarded to area nonprofits for COVID-19 response, other programs
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has awarded $250,000 in grants to rural communities for high-priority needs through the Louis L. and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has awarded $250,000 in grants to rural communities for high-priority needs through the Louis L. and...more
Phelps County Historical Society receives $250 community grant for blacksmith shop
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Meramec Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) awarded the Phelps County Historical Society a $250 grant for lighting and security of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Meramec Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) awarded the Phelps County Historical Society a $250 grant for lighting and security of...more
Church leaders come together to respond to COVID-19 pandemic
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The initiative is being led by three of the region's largest nonprofits: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Community Partnership of the Ozarks...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The initiative is being led by three of the region's largest nonprofits: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Community Partnership of the Ozarks...more
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