COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1973

Legal Domicile

Phone

4178646199

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC, founded in 1973, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $57.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $22.2M, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY GRANTMAKING, COLLABORATION, AND PUBLIC LEADERSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $26,586,347 Revenue: $1,341,019

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RECEIVES, DISTRIBUTES, AND ADMINISTERS COMPONENT FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE AND PUBLIC PURPOSES FOR THE SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN SERVICE AREAS (MSA) AND ITS AFFILIATE COMMUNITY...

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RECEIVES, DISTRIBUTES, AND ADMINISTERS COMPONENT FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE AND PUBLIC PURPOSES FOR THE SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN SERVICE AREAS (MSA) AND ITS AFFILIATE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS SERVING THE OZARKS AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI. THROUGH COMPETITIVE AND TARGETED FUNDING INITIATIVES AND RESOURCES, CFO INVESTS IN PROJECTS ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS EDUCATION, HEALTH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.

Program 2

Expenses: $3,235,000 Revenue: $0

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL BANKS, MANAGES THE GRANTMAKING FOR VARIOUS FOUNDATIONS. THESE DOLLARS, DESIGNATED FOR THE SPRINGFIELD MSA AND AFFILIATE SERVICE...

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL BANKS, MANAGES THE GRANTMAKING FOR VARIOUS FOUNDATIONS. THESE DOLLARS, DESIGNATED FOR THE SPRINGFIELD MSA AND AFFILIATE SERVICE AREAS, SUPPORT AGENCIES PROVIDING EDUCATION AND SERVING CHILDREN, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, AND THE UNSHELTERED. IN ADDITION, OTHER UNRESTRICTED DOLLARS BOLSTER THE FOUNDATION'S DISCRETIONARY GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS, HAVING SIGNIFICANT IMPACT PARTICULARLY IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, SERVED THROUGH CFO'S NETWORK OF FIFTY-FIVE AFFILIATE FOUNDATIONS. THIS YEAR, FUNDING SUPPORTED CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNERS, ARTS PROGRAMMING, PROJECTS RELATED TO SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS FOR CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, CAREER-EXPLORATION PROGRAMS, NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING, AND MULTI-YEAR PROGRAMMING RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH (IMPROVING ACCESS AND REDUCING STIGMA).

Program 3

Expenses: $1,617,872 Revenue: $0

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS, DESIGNED TO MEET THE DONORS' INTENT, FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND RETURNING ADULT LEARNERS SEEKING HIGHER EDUCATION BY...

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS, DESIGNED TO MEET THE DONORS' INTENT, FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND RETURNING ADULT LEARNERS SEEKING HIGHER EDUCATION BY CONNECTING GENEROUS DONORS WITH STUDENTS SEEKING FINANCIAL AID. APPLICANTS COMPLETE A UNIVERSAL APPLICATION, AND AWARDS ARE DISBURSED DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENT. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS' SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO RESPECT FOR ALL PEOPLE AND DOES NOT INTEND TO DENY SERVICE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, ABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR VETERAN STATUS. CONDITIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA MAY BE SPECIFIC IF THEY DO NOT VIOLATE FEDERAL PUBLIC POLICY AS IT RELATES TO DISCRIMINATION AND IF IT DOES NOT PROVIDE PRIVATE BENEFIT TO THE DONOR OR DONOR'S FAMILY MEMBERS. THE CFO IS COMMITTED TO EQUITY AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY AND CONTINUES TO WORK TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. CFO AWARDED 883 SCHOLARSHIPS THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $42,030,317

Program Service Revenue $1,341,019

Investment Income $13,683,551

Other Revenue $344,129

TOTAL REVENUE $57,399,016

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $26,857,810

Salaries & Benefits $2,968,072

Fundraising Expenses $953,664

Program Expenses $31,439,219

Other Expenses $5,391,653

TOTAL EXPENSES $35,217,535

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$57,399,016	$57,707,211	0.0%
Expenses	$35,217,535	$31,791,926	+0.1%
Net Income	$22,181,481	$25,915,285	-0.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✓ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

754

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✓ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$468,732

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANNE MCGREGOR	DIRECTOR/CHAIR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GAIL SMART	DIRECTOR/SECRETARY	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROY HARDY JR	DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH HONEYCUTT	DIRECTOR/TREASURER	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA SWAN	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD ERWIN	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEAN THOMPSON	DIRECTOR/CHAIR EMERITUS	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG NICKELL	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY KEMBELL	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY GARWITZ	DIRECTOR/AUDIT/OPERATIONS CHAIR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG HOFFMAN	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLIE ELLIOTT	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIMMY LILES	DIRECTOR/AT-LARGE	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARI CREIGHTON	DIRECTOR/IAB REPRESENTATIVE	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTI MONTAGUE	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURIE EDMONDSON	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNNE MEYERKORD	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGO SPILDE	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL GARRETT	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD CAVENDER	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
STAN IRWIN	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUIS LEON	EVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	48.0	Officer	$173,943	$17,423	$191,366
WINTER KINNE	PRESIDENT & CEO	47.0	Officer	$240,480	$36,886	$277,366
ALICE WINGO	VICE PRESIDENT OF AFFILIATES END 05/25	50.0	Highest	$111,243	$20,116	$131,359
BRIDGET DIERKS	VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS END 12/24	50.0	Highest	$109,120	$18,521	$127,641

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$57,399,016	$35,217,535	$539,656,026	$22,181,481
2024	$57,707,211	$31,791,926	$479,855,535	$25,915,285
2023	$58,312,030	$29,798,439	$426,714,383	$28,513,591
2022	$50,246,457	$25,420,792	$374,535,392	$24,825,665
2021	$57,110,719	$22,142,682	$393,798,423	$34,968,037
2020	$59,095,239	$26,064,125	$310,173,310	$33,031,114
2019	$33,557,018	$22,737,116	$294,361,864	$10,819,902
2018	$37,558,833	$21,954,091	$283,341,041	$15,604,742

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC