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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 Supports Jordan Valley Expansion
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has announced a loan of $1.6 million towards the expansion of the Jordan Valley Innovation Center...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has announced a loan of $1.6 million towards the expansion of the Jordan Valley Innovation Center...more
Community Foundation of the Ozarks awards second round of COVID-19 Regional Recovery Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Grants are made available for nonprofit agencies across the CFO's 58-county service area, which is also served by 50 regional affiliate...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Grants are made available for nonprofit agencies across the CFO's 58-county service area, which is also served by 50 regional affiliate...more
Community Foundation of the Ozarks awards second round of COVID-19 Regional Recovery Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Art Feeds: $5,000 to support its operations providing trauma-informed care through art therapy for elementary schools in Carthage (Carthage...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Art Feeds: $5,000 to support its operations providing trauma-informed care through art therapy for elementary schools in Carthage (Carthage...more
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri awarded $15000 Rural Vitality Grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $15,000 to Catholic ... The grant was one of 13 Rural Vitality Grants totaling nearly...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $15,000 to Catholic ... The grant was one of 13 Rural Vitality Grants totaling nearly...more
Program to shelter vulnerable homeless during pandemic extended
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The program kicked off with a $30,000 grant from Mercy Health Foundation and a $20,000 grant from Community Foundation of the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The program kicked off with a $30,000 grant from Mercy Health Foundation and a $20,000 grant from Community Foundation of the...more
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri awarded $15000 Rural Vitality Grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $15,000 to Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri for its low-income home improvement...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $15,000 to Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri for its low-income home improvement...more
Community Foundation of the Ozarks awards 7 nonprofits with grants for back-to-school childcare ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $121,000 to seven Springfield nonprofit agencies to provide childcare and learning support...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $121,000 to seven Springfield nonprofit agencies to provide childcare and learning support...more
Community Foundation Awards $121000 in Childcare & Learning Support Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced Friday they are giving $121,000 in grants to seven Springfield nonprofits to provide childcare...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced Friday they are giving $121,000 in grants to seven Springfield nonprofits to provide childcare...more
A local non-profit is one of 13 organizations receiving nearly $250000 in grant money.
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Bright futures Joplin will receive $20,000 from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks rural vitality grants program for its snack pack...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Bright futures Joplin will receive $20,000 from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks rural vitality grants program for its snack pack...more
CFO awards $250K to rural initiatives
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. yesterday awarded its second group of Rural Vitality Grants for 2020. The grants totaling nearly...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. yesterday awarded its second group of Rural Vitality Grants for 2020. The grants totaling nearly...more
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