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Community Foundation of the Ozarks
As a public foundation serving the Missouri Ozarks, the CFO is dedicated to helping donors, nonprofits and affiliated foundations connect passion to purpose.
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Ripples of Hope for Every Child
Ripples of Hope for Every Child
The image of the grime-caked feet of a young boy published on the front-page of the newspaper is largely credited with puncturing a…
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Sep 6, 2019
Hope Builds in Aurora
Hope Builds in Aurora
In its third year, The Northwest Project’s poverty-alleviation strategies expand to rural communities
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Aug 1, 2019
‘The Phil’ makes first grants in Joplin
‘The Phil’ makes first grants in Joplin
With its mission of disaster recovery complete, the Joplin Regional Community Foundation shifts to high-impact grantmaking
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Jul 22, 2019
An Historic Effort in Ozark
An Historic Effort in Ozark
John and Culah Nixon, ardent volunteers and donors of the local historical society, help preserve Christian County’s history.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Jun 5, 2019
Grief Turns to Giving
Grief Turns to Giving
A fund established in memory of a young boy celebrates 10 years and $137,000 in aid to more than 70 families of pediatric cancer patients
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
May 23, 2019
Cheers to Miss Pat
Cheers to Miss Pat
Through the power of planned giving, a fun-loving former Latin teacher leaves a “philanthropia legatus” for kids.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
May 21, 2019
A Gift for the Gifted
A Gift for the Gifted
Dede Smith’s belief in immersive education supports summer art and leadership programs.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
May 15, 2019
Coming to Fruition
Coming to Fruition
A legacy blooms with new scholarship funds to benefit students in central Missouri
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Jan 31, 2019
An Investment in Rural Education
An Investment in Rural Education
A new partnership with MSU-West Plains cements the Ozarks Teacher Corps program in south-central Missouri
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Jan 29, 2019
Buffalo on the GRO
Buffalo on the GRO
Citizens in the Dallas County seat find rural economic development and civic pride go hand in hand.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Jan 15, 2019
Love & Honor
Love & Honor
Full-time mentors guide Cape Area students toward the best versions of themselves
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Dec 31, 2018
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