Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Every Friday, we share the news of new groups and individuals choosing to make philanthropic gifts and investments in their community. You can read more about types of funds available at CFO here. Click here for a full list of non-profit Agency Partners. For more information on fund types and how to get involved, contact Winter Skelton at wskelton@cfozarks.org.

Belle Lions Club Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of David R. Sassmann Fund – This scholarship fund will award to a graduating senior from Maries R-II Belle High School. This is a component fund of the Meramec Regional Community Foundation.

Florina Carlstrom Scholarship Fund – The Three Rivers Endowment Trust established this revocable scholarship fund.

Chlorene Hedgpeth Memorial Fund – This fund was established to honor Chlorene and her long-lasting impact on the Ozark community. This is a component of the Finley River Community Foundation.

Every Friday, we share the news of new groups and individuals choosing to make philanthropic gifts and investments in their community. You can read more about types of funds available at CFO here. Click here for a full list of non-profit Agency Partners. For more information on fund types and how to get involved, contact Winter Skelton at wskelton@cfozarks.org.

Hearld and Marjorie Ambler Generous Community Fund – This fund will support the Generous Community Initiative as the CFO celebrates its 40^th anniversary.

Care to Learn – Ozark Intermediate Fund – This fund will continue to support the health, hunger and hygiene of Ozark school student. It is a component of Finley River Community Foundation.

Care to Learn – Ozark Endowment Fund – This fund will provide long-term and permanent support for the Care to Learn Ozark program. It is a component of the Finley River Community Foundation.

Joe Paul Evans Recognition Fund – The City of West Plains established this fund to honor the late mayor, Joe Paul Evans. This is a component fund of the Community Foundation of West Plains, and makes the City of West Plains a new Agency Partner in the community development category.

Linda and Deborah Pyle Memorial Scholarship Fund – EJ Pyle established this scholarship fund in memory and honor of his daughters who both graduated from Eldon High School. It will award to a student with financial need. Its a component of the Eldon Community Foundation.

Saint Paul United Methodist Church Endowment Fund – This fund will support the work of the church. They are a new Agency Partner in the faith category and this is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri.

Westlake Medical Center Fund – This fund will support the work of the medical center in Laurie, Mo. This is a component fund of the Community Foundation of the Lake, and is a new Agency Partner in the health category.

Every Friday, we share the news of new groups and individuals choosing to make philanthropic gifts and investments in their community. You can read more about types of funds available at CFO here. Click here for a full list of non-profit Agency Partners. For more information on fund types and how to get involved, contact Winter Skelton at wskelton@cfozarks.org.

Children Taking A Stand Fund – This fund will grant to qualified entities to help abused children.

Dr. Don Hamby Teacher Recruitment Fund
Dora High School Girls Basketball Fund
Dora Pre-K – 12 Academic Fund
Dora Imagination Library Fund
Dora General Athletics Fund – These organizational capacity funds were established by the Dora R-III School Foundation. Should be invested in cash. These are components of the Ozark County Community Foundation.

Gifford Scholarship Fund – Jerry Gifford established this scholarship to further the higher education of a Lakeland High School graduating senior.This is a component fund of the Truman Lake Community Foundation.

Jack and Judy Hadsall Charitable Foundation – This fund will assist the Hadsalls with the charitable giving.

Lemmon Family Charitable Fund – Susan Lemmon established this fund to assist her family with their giving. It is a component of the Finley River Community Foundation and should be invested in cash.

Donald and Cheryl Sliffe Family Fund – This fund will assist Donald and Cheryl with their personal giving. This is a component fund of the Bolivar Area Community Foundation.