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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
Community Foundation of the Ozarks president, CEO announces retirement plan - KY3
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks president, CEO announces retirement plan. Published: Jul. 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM PDT|Updated: 30 minutes...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks president, CEO announces retirement plan. Published: Jul. 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM PDT|Updated: 30 minutes...more
Funders: You can make positive social change that lasts - eJewish Philanthropy
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Here are three parts of a winning strategy for funders who want to ... Some suggest that nonprofit leaders are struggling under an...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Here are three parts of a winning strategy for funders who want to ... Some suggest that nonprofit leaders are struggling under an...more
Springfield physician, humanitarian Dr. John Bentley has passed away - KY3
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... the 2002 Community Foundation of the Ozarks' Humanitarian of the Year Award, the 2003 Missouri State Medical Association's Citizenship...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... the 2002 Community Foundation of the Ozarks' Humanitarian of the Year Award, the 2003 Missouri State Medical Association's Citizenship...more
Renowned Springfield physician dies at age 88
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
2002 Community Foundation of the Ozarks' Humanitarian of the Year Award; 2003 Missouri State Medical Association's Citizenship and Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
2002 Community Foundation of the Ozarks' Humanitarian of the Year Award; 2003 Missouri State Medical Association's Citizenship and Community...more
Springfield's Musgrave Foundation, Community Foundation Of The Ozarks Award 388 Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has awarded $350,000 in grants to 38 nonprofit agencies in the Springfield, Mo., area, KY3 reports. According to the Springfield News-Leader, the Musgrave...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has awarded $350,000 in grants to 38 nonprofit agencies in the Springfield, Mo., area, KY3 reports. According to the Springfield News-Leader, the Musgrave...more
Applications for almost 2 million dollars in scholarships funds open Jan 1st - KY3
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Nearly $2 million in scholarships is available earlier than ever through the Community Foundation of the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Nearly $2 million in scholarships is available earlier than ever through the Community Foundation of the...more
Phelps Grove Park to be home to Springfield-Greene Co. Park Board's first-ever musical playground
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
CPO coordinates donations with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks holding the funds. Contributions may be made at...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
CPO coordinates donations with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks holding the funds. Contributions may be made at...more
Removing barriers for language learners - News - Missouri State University
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... program at Springfield Public Schools, and it is funded through a Collective Impact grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... program at Springfield Public Schools, and it is funded through a Collective Impact grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks...more
Volunteers plant 1000 daffodils in Houston on Saturday in frigit temps
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The project is a joint effort between the Houston Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, celebrating its...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The project is a joint effort between the Houston Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, celebrating its...more
Feed Title WPCA To Discuss Funding Sources For Non-Profits
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
When the West Plains Council on the Arts in Missouri applied for a five-year grant from the National Endowment for the Arts earlier this year, it didn't get the green light from the town of West...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
When the West Plains Council on the Arts in Missouri applied for a five-year grant from the National Endowment for the Arts earlier this year, it didn't get the green light from the town of West...more
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