The Generosity Collective

By giving together, we can create greater impact in Springfield than we could alone.

Why join the Generosity Collective?

The Generosity Collective simplifies high-impact philanthropy. Make one annual gift, learn about community needs, vote online to select grant recipients, and celebrate massive grants to local nonprofits — and the positive outcomes they support. 

In two years, because of the Generosity Collective … 

• A family of five now owns their own home — and has a path out of generational poverty.
• More than 160 children who suffered abuse received free mental health counseling — and are learning the abuse wasn’t their fault.
• Children under four now have court-appointed advocates — volunteers who provide a passionate voice for young children entering foster care.
• Infants and toddlers received high-quality child care while their parents finished high school — two generations transformed at once.
• Parents who struggled to find child care now have new options — so they aren’t forced to choose between working or staying home with their children.
• More parents are learning safe discipline techniques, stabilizing their home environments and managing stress — allowing them to reunite with their children and break cycles of generational trauma.

Opportunities to Connect in 2026

Social and educational events throughout the year connect you to Springfield’s up-and-coming philanthropists. We’re all busy people — join us as often as you can. When you do, bring your significant other or a friend to introduce to our community.

• March 4: Kickoff, 4–5:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place by Arris Pizza (1332 E. Republic Rd., Springfield)
• April 2: Happy Hour Social, 4:30-6:30 p.m., location TBA
• June  11: Subject Matter Expert Panel, 8-9:30 a.m., location TBA
• July 8: Coffee Social, 7:30–9 a.m., location TBA
• Sept. 17: Grant Finalist Review, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m., location TBA
• Nov. 10: Grant Presentation and Year-End Celebration, 5-6:30 p.m., location TBA 

New Members: Join by April 10 Returning Members: Renew Now

How the Generosity Collective Works

• Each year, members make a $2,500 donation to the Generosity Collective Fund, held by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. This donation is tax-deductible and must be made by April 10, 2026.
• As a member, you can vote to select recipients of our annual grantmaking. If your spouse/partner would like their own vote, they must apply for their own membership.
• You’ll also have a say in determining our grantmaking focus areas.
• Throughout the year, you will learn about those focus areas and the nonprofits working to address those community priorities. These events will help guide the Collective’s grantmaking — and give you an opportunity to connect with fellow members.
• In November, we will celebrate the year with a grant presentation. In two years, we've granted nearly $250,000 to local nonprofits.
• Agencies will apply for the Generosity Collective’s grants through the CFO’s online grantmaking process.
• In addition to the Generosity Collective’s annual grantmaking, 10% of membership donations will be endowed to build long-term sustainability.
• The Generosity Collective will be limited to 100 members.

How to Give

To join the Generosity Collective, you must make a $2,500 donation each calendar year. This can be given in the following ways:

• Credit card/eCheck
• Contribution from a donor-advised fund held at the CFO or other charitable sponsor
• Check
• Appreciated stock (contact Ashley Silva for stock transfer instructions)
• To donate in installments, contact Ashley Silva

Other Ways You Can Help

• Talk to your employer or consider a $2,500 corporate sponsorship for your place of business. This option allows one member of your organization to participate and vote in 2026 GenCo activities and grant rounds.
• Share with friends and family — word of mouth is our best marketing. If you know someone seeking to make an impact on our community, the Generosity Collective is a great way to get them involved.