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

Assets

$146,000,000 - 2007-12-31

Community Foundation Background

People Building Stronger Communities

Soup and Substance Event Addresses Homelessness on MLK Day

Nashville Coalition for the Homeless Pays Tribute to Re-New Volunteers

Lyndon Station Takes Aim at Economic Development

Michigamme Township Gets DIG Grant for Streetscape Improvement Project

Regional Development Director Presents Economic Plan for Colorado

Playing Online Video Games May Help Students Learn Civic Education

Federal Budget Cuts Will Raise Meat Prices

Merging Child Care and Rural Economic Development

Homeless Youth Crowdsources His Way to University

Recent News from Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Community Foundation taking applications through July 13 for local grants up to $1000
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks

The Dallas County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, will accept local grant applications through July...more

Four TCMH Youth Ambassadors awarded academic scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Four Texas County Memorial Hospital Youth Ambassadors have received scholarships to help with their academic expenses for the upcoming...more

Finley River Community Foundation recognizes scholarship winners
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks

On May 15, Finley River Community Foundation hosted its annual reception for 2018 scholarship winners. The purpose of the reception is for...more

Community Foundation to host seminar on grant opportunities
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Local not-for-profit organizations may learn more about grant opportunities at a June 7 seminar offered by the Community Foundation of the...more

Everyone's epidemic: Polk County Health Center gets grant for opioid task force
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks

According to a Community Foundation of the Ozarks news release, the organization, in partnership with Commerce Trust Company, awarded the...more

$8.3 Million Spent On Joplin Tornado Rebuild
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Through generous donations, The Salvation Army was able to fund reconstruction of tornado affected homes and organizations in the community with Habitat for Humanity of Joplin and the Community...more

100+ Women Who Care starts new chapter in Monett
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Funds are donated under the management of Community Foundation of the Ozarks and the Monett Area Community Foundation. For more...more

Fairbanks to undergo remediation, expand with new funding
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks

The initiative designed to assist Springfieldians living in poverty is funded by a $1.3 million, five-year grant via Community Foundation of the...more

Perry County Community Foundation receives $10000 grant for health issues
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Perry County Community Foundation, Missouri Foundation for Health