CFO Capital Campaign
Renovations to begin early 2027
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has launched its first-ever capital campaign to turn 300 South Jefferson into a “Front Door for Philanthropy.” The CFO has already raised $4.5 million of its $8 million goal.
Lead Donors
- Eric K. Peterson, CFP®
- Elizabeth Dickey, on behalf of the John Wallis Dickey family
- The Meek Family, in memory of Mary Kay Meek
- Patricia Hall and the late Jerry Hall
Additional Donors as of June 22
Jim and Janet Anderson; Arvest Bank; Ray F. and Nancy J. Aton Memorial Fund; Rob and Sally Baird; Fiducient Advisors; Guaranty Bank; JE Dunn Construction; Gordon and Laura Kinne; Winter and Marshall Kinne; Luis Leon; Anne E. and Mac McGregor; Charles and Robin Morgan; the estate of Jimmy Murrow; Mark and Lori Nelson; Gail and Clif Smart; Dean and Robin Thompson; Craig and Amy Wescott; and anonymous donors.
Campaign Committee
- Anne E. McGregor, Branson — co-chair
- Dean Thompson, Republic — co-chair
- Jim Anderson, Springfield
- Elise Crain, Ozark
- Erin Danastasio, Springfield
- Rob Foster, Marshfield
- Shari Hoffman, Springfield
- Robin Morgan, West Plains
- Jill Reynolds, Springfield
- Tim Rosenbury, Springfield
- Clif and Gail Smart, Springfield
- Amy Wescott, Branson
- Claire Whitlock, Springfield
Preliminary Renderings
Download high-resolution renderings below. Please credit Dake Wells Architecture for the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
- Exterior at Jefferson Avenue and McDaniel Street
- Reception area
- New event center
- Private courtyard for event center
- Philanthropy showcase and offices for emerging nonprofits
- Flexible collaboration and meeting space
- New 900-square-foot conference room
- Courtyard looking towards new conference room
Project Features
- Fully renovated first floor of 300 South Jefferson in Springfield
- New event center with private courtyard and catering kitchen
- Expanded bathrooms, plus a new family bathroom
- Affordable offices and collaborative space for emerging nonprofits
- New 900-square-foot conference room in place of old bank drive-thru
- Philanthropy showcase recognizing important individuals, affiliate foundations and nonprofits from across the region
- Improved lighting and security features
- New windows and renovated conference room on second floor
Additional Information
- Architect: Dake Wells Architecture
- General Contractor: JE Dunn Construction
- Estimated project cost: $8 million
- Estimated start date: Early 2027
- Estimated completion date: Late 2027–Early 2028
