Annual Report FY23
Preparing for the Next 50 Years
Throughout 2023, the CFO honored the events, programs and individuals that shaped our first 50 years. Now, as we enter 2024, we turn our sights to the next 50 — because we, after all, are in the “forever business.” These stories provide a glimpse to the future of place-based philanthropy in central and southern Missouri.
The Annual Report FY23 is a publication of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, a public charitable foundation founded in 1973, now representing the region of Missouri south of the Missouri River. Production by Aaron Scott, Kaitlyn McConnell, Matthew Stewart and Louise Knauer. Research Support by Holly Beadle, Emily Brittain, Judy Cantonti, Bridget Dierks, Ashley Fleming, Caitlin Golike, Beth Hersh, Joe Kammerer, Winter Kinne, Caden Sanders, Millie Schuchmann, Ashley Silva, Rachel Tripp and Alice Wingo