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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
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
CIC receives $20000 grant for medical transportation program
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Inter-Agency Council in West Plains was one of 16 agencies to receive a 2019 Louis and Julia Coover Regional Grant from...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Inter-Agency Council in West Plains was one of 16 agencies to receive a 2019 Louis and Julia Coover Regional Grant from...more
Give Carthage Day fundraiser to benefit 14 area nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage Community Foundation is gearing up for Give Carthage Day, a one-day online fundraising campaign to help...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage Community Foundation is gearing up for Give Carthage Day, a one-day online fundraising campaign to help...more
Community steps up to aid storm victims
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Convoy of Hope and Finley Farms are among the organizations rallying to help. This item is available in full...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Convoy of Hope and Finley Farms are among the organizations rallying to help. This item is available in full...more
Ozark Action receives $20K grant for early childhood health initiative
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded a $20,000 grant to Ozark Action Inc. to support...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded a $20,000 grant to Ozark Action Inc. to support...more
Community Foundation Of Ozarks Awards $12000 Grant To Museum Learning Center
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded a $12,000 grant to Ste. Genevieve...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded a $12,000 grant to Ste. Genevieve...more
Bonebrake Center receives grant from CFO and Commerce Trust
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded a $20,000 grant to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded a $20,000 grant to...more
SMDH receives grant from CFO and Commerce Trust
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded a $2,923 grant to Salem Memorial District...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded a $2,923 grant to Salem Memorial District...more
Aurora Project RISE receives grant to fight poverty
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Project RISE in Aurora, an effort to address needs of low-income families to break the poverty cycle, has received a $20,000 grant from the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Project RISE in Aurora, an effort to address needs of low-income families to break the poverty cycle, has received a $20,000 grant from the...more
Children's Learning Center Receives Grant From Community Foundation And Commerce Trust
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded a $12,111 grant to Children's Learning Center...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded a $12,111 grant to Children's Learning Center...more
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