June 23, 2026
CFO more than halfway to $8 million goal
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.
The campaign supports a complete renovation of the first floor, including:
- An expanded event center with an outdoor courtyard and a catering kitchen
- Offices and collaboration space for emerging nonprofits
- A digital display showcasing individuals, affiliate foundations and projects from the CFO’s history
- A new 900-square-foot conference room
The project is designed by Dake Wells Architecture, and JE Dunn Construction will serve as general contractor. Both firms led the renovation of the fourth floor of 300 South Jefferson for the CFO’s new headquarters, which was completed in summer 2025.
The renovated first floor will include a digital display showcasing individuals, affiliate foundations and projects from the CFO’s history, along with offices and meeting space for emerging nonprofits.
The capital campaign, “Creating a Front Door for Philanthropy,” is supported with lead gifts by:
- 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
Other donors have also pledged support as of June 22, comprising: 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; Gordon 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.
“Right now, many nonprofits, especially those getting started or in a time of rediscovery, face barriers to space and infrastructure. At the same time, our region is growing, and so are the needs," said Winter Kinne, president and CEO of the CFO. “This project will help meet those needs while serving as a place for aspiring philanthropists and leaders to gather, collaborate and learn.”
Construction is expected to begin in early 2027. For more information about the capital campaign and first floor project, please visit cfozarks.org/frontdoor. To inquire about contributing to the capital campaign, email President and CEO Winter Kinne at wkinne@cfozarks.org.
