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


Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Assets

2019 - 294,361,864
2018 - 283,341,041
2017 - 264,517,436
Domestic Grants

2019 - 17,849,443
2018 - 16,417,199


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of the Ozarks


Community Foundation of the Ozarks Expanding Diversity Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks

by Aaron Scott. The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is expanding its grantmaking to address issues related to diversity, equity and...more

Donations needed to keep most vulnerable homeless in motels during pandemic
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Community Foundation of the Ozarks has pledged to help pay for one more week of hotel stays, Garand said. Folks have been given notice they...more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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