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Community Foundation of West Plains' The Impact Grantmaking Program

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc

Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) provides philanthropic leadership to build stronger communities. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
We help donors achieve their philanthropic goals through professional management and investment of charitable funds. We work with nonprofit organizations to help them fulfill their missions through fund administration, grantmaking and learning opportunities. We award scholarships to deserving students to help them achieve their educational goals.
Community Foundation of West Plains' The Impact Grantmaking Program
The Community Foundation of West Plains Inc. works to improve the quality of life for individuals in the West Plains area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. The Community Foundation of West Plains Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors, chosen for their knowledge of the area.
As a giving circle dedicated to the West Plains area, The Impact brings like-minded individuals together by pooling their donations, inspiring a collective philanthropic impact. The Impact is excited to award grants to address priority needs in the West Plains area. Grant decisions for this program are made by The Impact group affiliated with the Community Foundation of West Plains.
Grant proposals are accepted according to an announced timetable, and grant recommendations are made as funds are available.

Eligibility

501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the West Plains area are eligible to apply.

What Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
477
Total given
$21.36M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,065–$1M
  • By dollars: Missouri 87%, North Carolina 4%, Arkansas 1%. Top recipient cities: Springfield, MO; Joplin, MO; Carthage, MO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Show-Me Christian Youth Home · La Monte, MO

    Specific program

    $1M

  • Missouri State University Foundation · Springfield, MO

    Specific program

    $771K

  • Convoy of Hope · Springfield, MO

    Specific program

    $728K

  • Cross Trail Outfitters Inc · Plymouth, NC

    Specific program

    $712K

  • Marion C Early R-V School District · Morrisville, MO

    Specific program

    $580K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Small grants

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