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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
'Substantive change' is goal for members of new SPS equity, diversity council
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
A large, diverse group came together at the Springfield Public Schools' equity and diversity advisory council meeting at the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
A large, diverse group came together at the Springfield Public Schools' equity and diversity advisory council meeting at the Community Foundation...more
Rural Policy: 'Here's What We Need,' Advocates Say
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Daily Yonder identified a dozen rural-policy advocates with firsthand knowledge about the impact of federal policy in rural communities.Rural arts support should be considered as an integral part...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Daily Yonder identified a dozen rural-policy advocates with firsthand knowledge about the impact of federal policy in rural communities.Rural arts support should be considered as an integral part...more
Connect2Culture crowdfunding campaign for Cornell Complex exceeds goal
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The crowdfunding contributions were accepted through Cause Momentum, a platform powered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The crowdfunding contributions were accepted through Cause Momentum, a platform powered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The...more
Achievements: Area students honored (Aug. 11)
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... has been selected to continue receiving the Henry J. and Lucille J. Straus Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... has been selected to continue receiving the Henry J. and Lucille J. Straus Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the...more
Bader receives Marilyn Kraettli Clifton Memorial Scholarship
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Ron Kraettli is a member of the Board of Directors for both the Community Foundation of the Hermann Area Inc. and the CFO. The CFO is a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Ron Kraettli is a member of the Board of Directors for both the Community Foundation of the Hermann Area Inc. and the CFO. The CFO is a...more
Donations for duck tragedy continue to support families and responders
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
"We are trusted and we will steward those donations appropriately," Louise Knauer, with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
"We are trusted and we will steward those donations appropriately," Louise Knauer, with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks,...more
Medical respite programs give homeless men and women a place to recuperate
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Last year, the program and The Kitchen were awarded a grant from Community Foundation of the Ozarks that allows for The Kitchen's visiting nurse...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Last year, the program and The Kitchen were awarded a grant from Community Foundation of the Ozarks that allows for The Kitchen's visiting nurse...more
Community Foundation welcomes grant applications
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Marshfield Area Community Foundation
The Marshfield Area Community Foundation (MACF) is pleased to announce the annual community grantmaking round. Each year the MACF...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Marshfield Area Community Foundation
The Marshfield Area Community Foundation (MACF) is pleased to announce the annual community grantmaking round. Each year the MACF...more
MRCF receives $10000 grant to address substance abuse
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
A grant program was developed to address the disparity in health indicators between urban and rural areas in Missouri. The Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
A grant program was developed to address the disparity in health indicators between urban and rural areas in Missouri. The Community Foundation...more
A Conversation With … Jason Whitesell
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
We've started a community foundation underneath the umbrella of Community Foundation of the Ozarks. That is literally in its infancy. It's been...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
We've started a community foundation underneath the umbrella of Community Foundation of the Ozarks. That is literally in its infancy. It's been...more
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