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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 awards more COVID-19 Response and Recovery grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded nine new COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grants Friday, surpassing $1.23 million in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded nine new COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grants Friday, surpassing $1.23 million in...more
Have Faith Intiative Coordinates Faith Community Response To Pandemic
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
A new initiative being led by “Philanthropy Row” is connecting faith-based organizations with City of Springfield and Greene County officials in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
A new initiative being led by “Philanthropy Row” is connecting faith-based organizations with City of Springfield and Greene County officials in...more
Community Foundation Issues Second Round of COVID-19 Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced the second phase of grants from their COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. The grants...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced the second phase of grants from their COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. The grants...more
Community Foundation Issues Second Round of COVID-19 Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced the second phase of grants from their COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. The grants...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced the second phase of grants from their COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. The grants...more
Look for the Helpers: Volume 3
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
This week's round-up focuses on the efforts of local non-profit organizations. Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Almost immediately,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
This week's round-up focuses on the efforts of local non-profit organizations. Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Almost immediately,...more
Ozark County seniors benefit from 1st COVID-19 grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
Senior Age Area Agency on Aging is among the first agencies receiving a COVID-19 Response and Recovery grant from the Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
Senior Age Area Agency on Aging is among the first agencies receiving a COVID-19 Response and Recovery grant from the Community...more
CFO awards grant to Russell House for COVID-19 response, recovery efforts
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded its second round of COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grants totaling $80,000 for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded its second round of COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grants totaling $80,000 for...more
Nearly 90 vulnerable homeless placed in motels during COVID-19 crisis
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Grants from Mercy and Community Foundation of the Ozarks made it possible to house about 80 homeless people in hotels. (Photo:...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Grants from Mercy and Community Foundation of the Ozarks made it possible to house about 80 homeless people in hotels. (Photo:...more
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Releases Grant List
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
The grant proposals are reviewed by a committee of community volunteers supported by CFO staff members. The grants were awarded to:...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
The grant proposals are reviewed by a committee of community volunteers supported by CFO staff members. The grants were awarded to:...more
CFO awards nearly $100000 to agencies providing coronavirus relief
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded nearly $100,000 to nine regional nonprofit agencies in the initial grants made from the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded nearly $100,000 to nine regional nonprofit agencies in the initial grants made from the...more
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