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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
Stanley & Elaine Ball Foundation: Taneyhills Library Club receives grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Past recipients have included Harmony House, Community Foundation of the Ozarks – Northwest Project, the Christian County Library and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Past recipients have included Harmony House, Community Foundation of the Ozarks – Northwest Project, the Christian County Library and...more
Local affiliate celebrates Community Foundation Week
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO), recently joined more than 795 community foundations across America celebrating...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO), recently joined more than 795 community foundations across America celebrating...more
Newsmakers: Nov. 18-24, 2019
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. added five board members for fiscal 2019-20: Laurie Edmondson, associate professor at Drury's School...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. added five board members for fiscal 2019-20: Laurie Edmondson, associate professor at Drury's School...more
Domestic violence advocate disappointed area community report didn't address issue
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... is sponsored by several civic groups including the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Junior League of Springfield, the Springfield-Greene...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... is sponsored by several civic groups including the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Junior League of Springfield, the Springfield-Greene...more
Community Focus Report released Thursday at the Springfield Art Museum
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The report is a result of a collaboration between the Junior League of Springfield, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, The Springfield...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The report is a result of a collaboration between the Junior League of Springfield, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, The Springfield...more
Community Focus Report highlights needs in areas of poverty, housing costs
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks in partnership with the Junior League released the community's most pressing red flags. The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks in partnership with the Junior League released the community's most pressing red flags. The...more
Women With Heart funds buy treadmill for OMC Heart Care
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Women with Heart, a giving circle of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, recently donated funds for the purchase of new cardiac stress...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Women with Heart, a giving circle of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, recently donated funds for the purchase of new cardiac stress...more
Big endowment will fund scholarships at Houston High School
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Houston Community Foundation said the John and Naomi Montgomery Scholarship Fund is expected to provide about $24,000 annually...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Houston Community Foundation said the John and Naomi Montgomery Scholarship Fund is expected to provide about $24,000 annually...more
CFO Partners with Affiliate Foundations Throughout Southwest Missouri
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
This week on Making Democracy Work, host Linda Regan speaks with Alice Wingo, vice president of affiliates with Community Foundation of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
This week on Making Democracy Work, host Linda Regan speaks with Alice Wingo, vice president of affiliates with Community Foundation of...more
Former News-Leader editor to be honored for bringing light to poverty's impact on children
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks will host an announcement and reception for Stoeffler at 9 a.m. Friday at the CFO, 425 E....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks will host an announcement and reception for Stoeffler at 9 a.m. Friday at the CFO, 425 E....more
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