Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) has long served as a trusted philanthropic partner dedicated to strengthening communities and expanding educational opportunity throughout the region. Through its stewardship of charitable funds and partnerships with donors, families, and businesses, CFO helps connect generosity with meaningful impact across southwest Missouri.
A key part of this mission is supporting access to higher education. The Community Foundation of the Ozarks manages hundreds of scholarship funds established by individuals, families, and organizations who want to help students pursue their educational goals and create brighter futures. By administering these scholarships and honoring donor intentions, CFO helps ensure that generations of students have opportunities to succeed.
Through partnerships with Ozarks Tech and the Ozarks Tech Foundation, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks has helped support students across a wide range of academic and workforce programs. Their commitment to education reflects a belief that investing in students strengthens families, communities, and the regional economy.
Impact
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks manages more than 475 private scholarship funds, helping connect donors with students seeking access to higher education and career training opportunities. Through this work, CFO plays an important role in helping students overcome financial barriers and pursue meaningful educational pathways.
By partnering with institutions like Ozarks Tech, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks helps expand access to workforce-focused education that prepares students for careers in healthcare, manufacturing, skilled trades, business, and other high-demand fields. Their support creates opportunities not only for individual students, but also for the communities and employers that rely on a strong and skilled workforce.
CFO’s leadership in regional philanthropy continues to create lasting impact by helping donors turn generosity into opportunity and student success.