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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
People Are Awesome: Convoy of Hope climbs Forbes' top charities list - Springfield News-Leader
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The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, with support from Delta Dental of Missouri, has granted a total of $130,000 to improve dental health...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, with support from Delta Dental of Missouri, has granted a total of $130,000 to improve dental health...more
People Are Awesome: Ozarks Food Harvest nabs perfect score - Springfield News-Leader
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In recent nonprofit news, Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $120000 in grants for projects benefiting underrepresented...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
In recent nonprofit news, Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded $120000 in grants for projects benefiting underrepresented...more
Musgrave Foundation helps OTC students who are single parents - Springfield Daily Citizen
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Community Foundation Of The Lake Recognized During “Foundation Week” Across America
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Community Foundation Week was created in 1989 by former President George H.W. Bush. All News RSS Feed Business Front Page News Politics State...more
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Community Foundation Week was created in 1989 by former President George H.W. Bush. All News RSS Feed Business Front Page News Politics State...more
Foundation highlights its work to improve community - Houston Herald
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For more than a century, philanthropic institutions have served as a ... philanthropy. The Houston Community Foundation, founded in May...more
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For more than a century, philanthropic institutions have served as a ... philanthropy. The Houston Community Foundation, founded in May...more
Springfield'S Report Card Shows Progress on Key Problems; Others Persist
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"The goal behind this is focusing limited resources on unlimited needs in the community," Brian Fogle, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, tells the News-Leader. That's...more
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"The goal behind this is focusing limited resources on unlimited needs in the community," Brian Fogle, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, tells the News-Leader. That's...more
Nonprofits receive spotlight at first-time chamber event | Springfield Business Journal
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks President Brian Fogle shares challenges facing nonprofits at an Oct. Tawnie Wilson | SBJ. Community...more
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks President Brian Fogle shares challenges facing nonprofits at an Oct. Tawnie Wilson | SBJ. Community...more
Foundation seeks nominations for humanitarian award | Local News | joplinglobe.com
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The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Humanitarian Award to honor a Southwest Missouri resident...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Humanitarian Award to honor a Southwest Missouri resident...more
Your news: Announcements from Community Foundation of the Ozarks and more - The Joplin Globe
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The first grant rounds from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks for 2023–24 are now open. The CFO's annual competitive grant programs...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The first grant rounds from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks for 2023–24 are now open. The CFO's annual competitive grant programs...more
Community Foundation of the Ozarks president, CEO announces retirement plan - KY3
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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
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