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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
Removing transportation barriers can help address poverty in community - Springfield News-Leader
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... barriers faced by those living in poverty is being tackled via a newly established fund through the Community Foundation of the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
... barriers faced by those living in poverty is being tackled via a newly established fund through the Community Foundation of the...more
2 Joplin agencies nab grants for child care programs | Local News | joplinglobe.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Children and staff at Lafayette House's Pumpkin Patch celebrate the receipt of a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Children and staff at Lafayette House's Pumpkin Patch celebrate the receipt of a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the...more
Community Foundation of the Ozarks awards grants to Springfield nonprofits for diversity ... - KY3
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has awarded grants to five Springfield nonprofits. The five checks total...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has awarded grants to five Springfield nonprofits. The five checks total...more
New CFO fund helps employees and job seekers with transportation - Ozarks First
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced its “Let's Get to Work Fund” Wednesday morning. The fund will support both...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced its “Let's Get to Work Fund” Wednesday morning. The fund will support both...more
Joplin Regional Community Foundation awarded Philanthropic Foundation of the Year
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The local foundation was recognized for its benevolent efforts at the National Philanthropy Day event hosted by the Association of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The local foundation was recognized for its benevolent efforts at the National Philanthropy Day event hosted by the Association of...more
Greene County announces gift cards, prizes for COVID vaccine events - Springfield News-Leader
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Ashley Fleming, program coordinator for Community Foundation of the Ozarks, said a grant from Coca-Cola allows the nonprofit to expand...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Ashley Fleming, program coordinator for Community Foundation of the Ozarks, said a grant from Coca-Cola allows the nonprofit to expand...more
Missouri Hospital Association honors CoxHealth CEO Steve Edwards with Visionary ... - KY3
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Edwards was previously recognized as the recipient of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks' 2020 Humanitarian Award....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Edwards was previously recognized as the recipient of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks' 2020 Humanitarian Award....more
Community Foundation to share $10000 grant - Monett Times
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Marshfield Area Community Foundation
Community Foundation to share $10,000 grant. Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Funds shared with Cassville Community Foundation for COVID...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Marshfield Area Community Foundation
Community Foundation to share $10,000 grant. Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Funds shared with Cassville Community Foundation for COVID...more
Newly-released Community Focus Report highlights voter registration in Greene County - KY3
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks released the 2021 Community Focus Report for Springfield and Greene County earlier this...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks released the 2021 Community Focus Report for Springfield and Greene County earlier this...more
Joplin, Carthage, Sarcoxie foundations share grant for vaccination efforts
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks and the Coover Charitable Foundation have partnered since 2002 to award more than $7 million through...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks and the Coover Charitable Foundation have partnered since 2002 to award more than $7 million through...more
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