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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
The Doula Foundation finally gets its own facility
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The facility, located at 1901 E. Meadowmere St., was made possible by a donation of the building to the Community Foundation of the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The facility, located at 1901 E. Meadowmere St., was made possible by a donation of the building to the Community Foundation of the...more
Donations for arts complex exceed $14.6 million
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Donated funds are being held in the Connect2Culture capital fund by the Joplin Regional Community Foundation, part of the Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Donated funds are being held in the Connect2Culture capital fund by the Joplin Regional Community Foundation, part of the Community...more
Carthage group celebrates 20th birthday with $35000 in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
CARTHAGE, Mo. — In celebration of its 20th year, the Carthage Community Foundation distributed $35,000 in surprise grants to area partners that...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
CARTHAGE, Mo. — In celebration of its 20th year, the Carthage Community Foundation distributed $35,000 in surprise grants to area partners that...more
Carthage group celebrates 20th birthday with $35000 in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
CARTHAGE, Mo. — In celebration of its 20th year, the Carthage Community Foundation distributed $35,000 in surprise grants to area partners that...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
CARTHAGE, Mo. — In celebration of its 20th year, the Carthage Community Foundation distributed $35,000 in surprise grants to area partners that...more
Eldon Tornado: From Volunteers To Donations, Here's How To Help
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Eldon Ministerial Alliance Community Fund, through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Click here to donate. An Eldon Disaster Relief...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Eldon Ministerial Alliance Community Fund, through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Click here to donate. An Eldon Disaster Relief...more
Finley River Community Foundation scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Scholarship recipients from Ozark High School mets with donors who contributed to their scholarship funds through a reception held each year by...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Scholarship recipients from Ozark High School mets with donors who contributed to their scholarship funds through a reception held each year by...more
Cancer Survivor & Friend Attempt World Record for Fundraiser
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Ellis Fund came from this outreach in 2008 and is under the umbrella of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Estrada and Clopton hope...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Ellis Fund came from this outreach in 2008 and is under the umbrella of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Estrada and Clopton hope...more
Julie Wilson, 1962-2019
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Foundation of the Ozarks for the Julie Wilson Memorial Fund or St. Jude Children's...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Foundation of the Ozarks for the Julie Wilson Memorial Fund or St. Jude Children's...more
Health transportation improvement efforts get $20K boost from CFO
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
A $20,000 grant was recently presented to the Community Inter-Agency Council by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Commerce...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
A $20,000 grant was recently presented to the Community Inter-Agency Council by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Commerce...more
Nine schools to receive grant money from local foundation
SPRINGFIELD - New grants will help some educators in Greene County boost learning opportunities for students. The Community Foundation Of...more
SPRINGFIELD - New grants will help some educators in Greene County boost learning opportunities for students. The Community Foundation Of...more
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