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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
CFO president to speak at commencement
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Brian Fogle, president and chief executive officer of Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO), will give the keynote address at Missouri...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Brian Fogle, president and chief executive officer of Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO), will give the keynote address at Missouri...more
Project RISE 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 to Aurora Project RISE 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 to Aurora Project RISE to support...more
KINDERGARTEN-READY: New study shows struggles for Springfield children
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The city of Springfield, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the Musgrave Foundation, and Springfield Public Schools funded the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The city of Springfield, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the Musgrave Foundation, and Springfield Public Schools funded the...more
Springfield featured in 'Our Kids' documentary about poverty, inequality, solutions
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks will host an invitation-only sneak preview of the documentary at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks will host an invitation-only sneak preview of the documentary at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at The...more
CFO CEO to speak at MSU-WP commencement
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Brian Fogle, president and chief executive officer of Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO), will give the keynote...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Brian Fogle, president and chief executive officer of Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO), will give the keynote...more
Christian County charities score big
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks President Brian Fogle presents a matching grant to representatives of Children's Smile Center during the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks President Brian Fogle presents a matching grant to representatives of Children's Smile Center during the...more
Commercial Club of Springfield reaches fundraising goal for Jefferson Avenue Footbridge
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Fund was established last year at Community Foundation of the Ozarks. In celebration, the Commercial Club...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Fund was established last year at Community Foundation of the Ozarks. In celebration, the Commercial Club...more
Community Foundation receives grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Marshfield Area Community Foundation, Missouri Foundation for Health
Marshfield Area Community Foundation representatives Alan Thomas, Tim Lewis, Amber Brand, Carm Cleir, Dana Auten, Kimberly Clark, Dustin...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Marshfield Area Community Foundation, Missouri Foundation for Health
Marshfield Area Community Foundation representatives Alan Thomas, Tim Lewis, Amber Brand, Carm Cleir, Dana Auten, Kimberly Clark, Dustin...more
Local agencies create, grow endowments through grant program
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Four local partners of the Springfield-based Community Foundation of the Ozarks are adding to their long-term success by banking on...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Four local partners of the Springfield-based Community Foundation of the Ozarks are adding to their long-term success by banking on...more
Community Foundation receives $10000 grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
On Tuesday, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Missouri Foundation for Health awarded a $10,000 grant to Aurora Area...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Foundation for Health
On Tuesday, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Missouri Foundation for Health awarded a $10,000 grant to Aurora Area...more
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