Creating a Front Door for Philanthropy

CFO Capital Campaign

Renovations to begin early 2027

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has launched its first-ever capital campaign to turn 300 South Jefferson into a “Front Door for Philanthropy.” The CFO has already raised $4.5 million of its $8 million goal.

Lead Donors

• Eric K. Peterson, CFP®
• Elizabeth Dickey, on behalf of the John Wallis Dickey family
• The Meek Family, in memory of Mary Kay Meek
• Patricia Hall and the late Jerry Hall 

Additional Donors as of June 22

Jim and Janet Anderson; Arvest Bank; Ray F. and Nancy J. Aton Memorial Fund; Rob and Sally Baird; Fiducient Advisors; Guaranty Bank; JE Dunn Construction; Goron and Laura Kinne; Winter and Marshall Kinne; Luis Leon; Anne E. and Mac McGregor; Charles and Robin Morgan; the estate of Jimmy Murrow; Mark and Lori Nelson; Gail and Clif Smart; Dean and Robin Thompson; Craig and Amy Wescott; and anonymous donors. 

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Campaign Committee

• Anne E. McGregor, Branson — co-chair
• Dean Thompson, Republic — co-chair
• Jim Anderson, Springfield
• Elise Crain, Ozark
• Erin Danastasio, Springfield 
• Rob Foster, Marshfield
• Shari Hoffman, Springfield
• Robin Morgan, West Plains
• Jill Reynolds, Springfield
• Tim Rosenbury, Springfield
• Clif and Gail Smart, Springfield
• Amy Wescott, Branson 
• Claire Whitlock, Springfield

Preliminary Renderings

Download high-resolution renderings below. Please credit Dake Wells Architecture for the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

• Exterior at Jefferson Avenue and McDaniel Street
• Reception area
• New event center
• Private courtyard for event center
• Philanthropy showcase and offices for emerging nonprofits
• Flexible collaboration and meeting space
• New 900-square-foot conference room
• Courtyard looking towards new conference room

Project Features

• Fully renovated first floor of 300 South Jefferson in Springfield
• New event center with private courtyard and catering kitchen
• Expanded bathrooms, plus a new family bathroom
• Affordable offices and collaborative space for emerging nonprofits
• New 900-square-foot conference room in place of old bank drive-thru
• Philanthropy showcase recognizing important individuals, affiliate foundations and nonprofits from across the region
• Improved lighting and security features
• New windows and renovated conference room on second floor

Additional Information

• Architect: Dake Wells Architecture
• General Contractor: JE Dunn Construction
• Estimated project cost: $8 million
• Estimated start date: Early 2027
• Estimated completion date: Late 2027–Early 2028

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