Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. is a public charity based in Springfield, Missouri. It receives, distributes and administers charitable and public-purpose funds for the Springfield metropolitan area and affiliate communities in the Ozarks and southern Missouri.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc gave $21.4M across 477 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Missouri. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,361,415
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 477
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,783
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $539,656,026
- +12.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (137 of 475, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc
- How to Apply
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Review the foundation’s available grant programs and their individual criteria, then submit an application through its grant portal for programs that use it. For technical assistance or information about specialty grants not listed there, the foundation directs applicants to contact it.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 S Jefferson Avenue 400, Springfield, MO 65806
Phone: (417) 864-6199
Website: https://cfozarks.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
162 open opportunities from Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc
Alton Affiliate Grantmaking Program
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc
Amount
More than US $1,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ann and Doug Sickles Memorial Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc
Amount
Up to US $2,800
Deadline
Deadline not published
Arthur G. Tesar Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Show-Me Christian Youth Home ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,394 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,961 grants of 2,394 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes grantmaking across central and southern Missouri through its regional affiliate foundations, as well as programs for Springfield and Greene County. Its 2024 filing says its affiliate network serves the Ozarks and southern Missouri and describes discretionary grantmaking with significant impact in rural communities. In 2025, 87% of reported grant dollars went to Missouri recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 477 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 137 of 475 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $22K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14.4M (2021) to $21.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 477 grants totaling $21.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Show-Me Christian Youth Home La Monte, MO | Specific Program | $1,000,000 |
| Missouri State University Foundation Springfield, MO | Specific Program | $771,297 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Specific Program | $727,500 |
| Cross Trail Outfitters Inc Plymouth, NC | Specific Program | $712,000 |
| Marion C Early R-V School District Morrisville, MO | Specific Program | $580,000 |
| Salvation Army St. Louis, MO | Specific Program | $473,187 |
| Crosslines Community Outreach Springfield, MO | Specific Program | $315,226 |
| City of Nevada Nevada, MO | Specific Program | $285,235 |
| OTC Foundation Springfield, MO | Specific Program | $274,006 |
| St Agnes Cathedral Springfield, MO | Specific Program | $270,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $539,656,026 | $57,399,016 | $35,217,535 | $21,361,415 | 477 | $13,683,551 |
| 2024 | $479,855,535 | $57,707,211 | $31,791,926 | $18,358,711 | 464 | $9,699,330 |
| 2023 | $426,714,383 | $58,312,030 | $29,798,439 | $17,122,834 | 418 | $8,856,328 |
| 2022 | $374,535,392 | $50,246,457 | $25,420,792 | $16,396,683 | 492 | $10,825,488 |
| 2021 | $393,798,423 | $57,110,719 | $22,142,682 | $14,409,847 | 543 | $19,578,903 |
| 2020 | $310,173,310 | $59,095,239 | $26,064,125 | $17,460,793 | 572 | $23,076,893 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to enhance quality of life through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership. Its website describes grant programs for multi-year projects, inclusion and belonging, Springfield-area agencies, regional and affiliate communities, and specialty interests. Its 2024 filing also describes support for capital projects, arts programming, rural children’s mental-health access, career exploration, health scholarships and multi-year mental-health programming.
The foundation supports a range of organizations. For example, Missouri State University Foundation received a grant in 2025 and describes its work as raising philanthropic resources for the university, its students, faculty and staff. Convoy of Hope, also a 2025 grantee, describes its work as feeding people through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreach, disaster response and strategic partners. Other 2025 grantees include Ozarks Food Harvest, whose mission is to transform hunger into hope, and Creative Learning Alliance, which aims to engage people of all ages in hands-on learning driven by curiosity and play.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 477 grants totaling $21,361,415. Grants ranged from $5,065 to $1,000,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest reported awards included $1,000,000 to Show-Me Christian Youth Home, $771,297 to Missouri State University Foundation, $727,500 to Convoy of Hope and $712,000 to Cross Trail Outfitters Inc. The filing lists the purposes of these awards as specific programs.
Most grant dollars went to Missouri recipients: 87% of reported grant dollars were in Missouri, followed by 4% in North Carolina and 1% each in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Maryland. The foundation’s grant cycles follow its July-to-June fiscal year, with programs and deadlines for the upcoming fiscal year announced in early July. For most grant programs, applicants use the foundation’s application portal. Eligible organizations within the foundation’s service region may include 501(c)(3) organizations and education, faith or government institutions with similar tax-exempt status. Each grant cycle has its own criteria and deadlines; competitive-cycle grantees must complete grant contracts and report on use of funds at least annually.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne McGregor as director and chair; Gail Smart as director and secretary; Roy Hardy Jr. as director and vice chair; and Sarah Honeycutt as director and treasurer. Other listed directors are Angela Swan, Brad Erwin, Dean Thompson, Doug Nickell, Emily Kembell and Gary Garwitz. Dean Thompson is listed as chair emeritus, and Gary Garwitz as audit/operations chair.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc is led by Winter Kinne, President & CEO on every filing since 2024; 4 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Winter Kinne
President & CEO
On filings since 2024
47 hrs/week
$107K (2024) → $240K (2025)
Anne McGregor
Director & Chair
Treasurer → Director & Vice Chair, 2024
Director & Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Garwitz
Director, Audit & Operations Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Thompson
Director & Chair Emeritus
Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2024
Director & Chair → Director & Chair Emeritus, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Edmondson
Director
Chair → Director & Chair Emeritus, 2024
Director & Chair Emeritus → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Kembell
Director
At-Large → Board of Directors, 2023
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Creighton
Director & Iab Representative
Board of Directors → Iab Representative, 2022
Iab Representative → Director & Iab Representative, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Montague
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Garrett
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Cavender
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Irwin
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Smart
Director & Secretary
Board of Directors → At Large, 2023
At Large → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Liles
Director & At-Large
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
Director → Director & At-Large, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Hardy Jr.
Director & Vice Chair
At Large → Director & Treasurer, 2024
Director & Treasurer → Director & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Nickell
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Meyerkord
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Honeycutt
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Swan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Erwin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hollie Elliott
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Spilde
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Leon
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $174K (2025)
Alice Wingo
Vice President of Affiliates
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $111K (2025)
Bridget Dierks
Vice President of Programs
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$109K (2025)
Former officers (22)
- Former: Brian Fogle (2020–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Bryan Vowels (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Debra Shantz-Hart (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Megan Morris Stack (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ron Kraetlli (2020–2024) — Director & At-Large
- Former: Louise Knauer (2020–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Marvin Silliman (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Rhonda Christopher (2020–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Robin Morgan (2020–2023) — Chair-Emeritus
- Former: Abram McGull II (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Morey Mechlin (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Jeff Layman (2020–2021) — Iab Representative
- Former: Jeff Schrag (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Jim Holt (2020–2021) — Executive Committee
- Former: Anne Herschend-McGregor (2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Don Davis (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Jean Twitty (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Kelly Parson (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Mitch Holmes (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Robin Walker (2020) — Chair Emeritus
- Former: Susan Krauss (2020) — Board of Directors
- Former: Susanne Gray (2020) — Former CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $240K, to Winter Kinne (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc
How much does Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc give each year?
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc gave $21.4M across 477 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $18.4M across 464 grants.
What is Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $44,783, across 477 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc that year got $40K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc give grants?
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (130 grants), Joplin, MO (33 grants), Carthage, MO (15 grants) and Branson, MO (13 grants).
Does Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 477 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Specific Program" (477 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Show-Me Christian Youth Home ($1,000,000), Missouri State University Foundation ($771,297) and Convoy of Hope ($727,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc?
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc reported $539.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $57.4M.
What does Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enhance quality of life through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc?
Review the foundation’s available grant programs and their individual criteria, then submit an application through its grant portal for programs that use it. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc's EIN?
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7290968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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