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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
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
A unique partnership in the Ozarks aims to promote diversity and inclusion across the board
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Their discussion focuses on a collaboration between CPO and Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO), working toward a shared mission to reach...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Their discussion focuses on a collaboration between CPO and Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO), working toward a shared mission to reach...more
Food pantry recipient of grant from Community Foundation of the Ozarks - Houston Herald
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Grants will be made as funds remain available. Donors can help extend this program by donating to the Let's Get to Work Fund...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Grants will be made as funds remain available. Donors can help extend this program by donating to the Let's Get to Work Fund...more
New board members announced at Community Foundation of the Ozarks - KSMU
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Lynne Meyerkord and Doug Nickell were named to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks board of directors in August...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Lynne Meyerkord and Doug Nickell were named to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks board of directors in August...more
Businesses struggling to hire; Missouri Career Center reps share why - KY3
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... come in on the transportation front with recent grants from the “Let's Get to Work” initiative from the Community Foundation of the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... come in on the transportation front with recent grants from the “Let's Get to Work” initiative from the Community Foundation of the...more
Marshfield Senior Center receives $2300 Coover Regional grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Marshfield Area Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks and the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation presented a $2,300 grant to the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Marshfield Area Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks and the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation presented a $2,300 grant to the...more
Alliance of Southwest Missouri nabs diversity grant for training | Local News | joplinglobe.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
A Joplin nonprofit has received a small Ozarks Inclusive Opportunity Grant from the Community Foundation of the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
A Joplin nonprofit has received a small Ozarks Inclusive Opportunity Grant from the Community Foundation of the...more
The Community Foundation Of The Ozarks Is Accepting Applications for Specialty Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks in Springfield, Mo., is accepting applications for its annual "Field of Interest" grants, which are open to 501(c)3 nonprofits or organizations with similar...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks in Springfield, Mo., is accepting applications for its annual "Field of Interest" grants, which are open to 501(c)3 nonprofits or organizations with similar...more
Teacher recruitment scholarship program expands to MSSU - Yahoo News
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Feb. 26—The Ozarks Teacher Corps, a Community Foundation of the Ozarks program designed to recruit new teachers to rural school...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Feb. 26—The Ozarks Teacher Corps, a Community Foundation of the Ozarks program designed to recruit new teachers to rural school...more
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