COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

330 N JEFFERSON AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65806-1151

In care of

% CHARLIE OREILLY

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

JANET DANKERT, 330 N JEFFERSON, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65806

Signed the 990

WILLIAM J ROBERTS, TREASURER

Phone

(417) 888-2020

Website

WWW.CPOZARKS.ORG

Return prepared by

THE WHITLOCK COMPANY LLP

Mission

TO FACILITATE AND PROMOTE THE BUILDING OF RESILIENT CHILDREN, HEALTHY FAMILIES, AND STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH COLLABORATION, PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN GREENE COUNTY AND 28 OTHER COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI.

Program accomplishments

• OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION WORKS TO BUILD STRONG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND EMPOWERMENT. WE OFFER REGULAR PARENT EDUCATION THROUGH THE STRENGTHS-BASED PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM, PARENT CAFES, WHICH USES THE WORLD CAF MODEL. PARENT CAFES USE A PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING PROCESS COMMITTED TO INTRODUCING PARENTS TO FIVE PROTECTIVE FACTORS THAT KEEP FAMILIES STRONG. PARENT CAFES BUILD RESILIENCE AND FOSTER MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN CAFES. WE SERVED 50 UNDUPLICATED ADULTS, TRAINED 38 PROFESSIONALS OR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS FACILITATORS FOR CAFES, AND IN 8 OUT OF 12 MONTHS, THERE WAS A PARENT CAF OFFERED IN THE SPRINGFIELD AREA. OUR PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL WORKS WITH 2-4 CORE PARENT PARTNERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP FACILITATE CAF STYLE EVENTS TO ENGAGE PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN BY RECEIVING FEEDBACK ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO RAISING YOUNG CHILDREN AND THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO THEIR FAMILIES. OUR EARLY CARE COLLABORATIVE'S WORKFORCE SUBCOMMITTEE CONTINUED TO PLAN AND WORK TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATEWIDE CHILD CARE WORKS PROGRAM. CHILD CARE WORKS IS A TRI-SHARE PROGRAM THAT WILL SUPPORT MISSOURI FAMILIES IN MAKING CHILD CARE MORE AFFORDABLE. IN GREENE COUNTY, OUR GOAL IS TO SERVE 50 CHILDREN IN THE FIRST YEAR BY ENGAGING BUSINESSES THAT WANT TO ADDRESS THE WORKFORCE ISSUE OF CHILD CARE AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS TRI-SHARE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM SUPPORT NETWORK IS AN INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS IN GAINING KNOWLEDGE AND IMPROVING SKILLS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INDIVIDUALIZED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL DESE QUALITY INITIATIVE SERVICES. OUR NETWORK COMPLETED 403.5 HOURS OF BEST PRACTICE TRAININGS, IN ADDITION TO 958 ON-SITE COACHING VISITS TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN 17 COUNTIES IN SW MO. THE HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM HAD A CHANGE IN OUR SERVICE AREA THIS PAST YEAR. WE SERVICED 31 FAMILIES IN 4 RURAL COUNTIES IN THE CENTRAL PART OF THE STATE. OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPATED IN THE OUTCOMES RATE CARD INITIATIVE THROUGH CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND, AND WITH OUR ACCURATE DATA COLLECTION WE BROUGHT IN OVER $5000.00 TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR OUR STAFF. THE FAMILY FOCUSED NETWORK (FFN) CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON SUPPORTING HOME VISITING PROGRAMS IN 33 COUNTIES. FFN OPERATES THE COORDINATED REFERRAL AND INTAKE SYSTEM TO MANAGE HOME VISITING REFERRALS, 29 PROGRAMS PARTICIPATED IN OUR CRIS LAST YEAR. FFN ALSO HOSTED THE 2ND ANNUAL HOME VISITING CONFERENCE IN GREENE COUNTY THAT HAD 109 PROFESSIONALS IN ATTENDANCE.OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY SAFE SLEEP PROGRAM HELPED FAMILIES IN 28 SOUTHWEST COUNTIES BY PROVIDING SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION AND PACK N' PLAYS. ELIGIBLE FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED WITH A PACK N PLAY, CRIB SHEETS, PACIFIERS, SLEEP SACKS, AND INFORMATION ON HOW TO KEEP THEIR BABY SAFE WHILE SLEEPING. PRE AND POST-TESTS ARE UTILIZED TO ENSURE PARENTS UNDERSTAND WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR KEEPING BABIES SAFE WHILE SLEEPING. FIRST BIRTHDAY PROVIDED SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION AND PACK N' PLAYS TO 237 INDIVIDUALS, TOTALING 143 PACK-N-PLAYS DISTRIBUTED.TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH CHILD CARE NEEDS, WE ESTABLISHED A SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO HELP ASSIST FAMILIES WITH DROP IN CARE EXPENSES THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH KIDS INN CHILD CARE CENTER, THE ONLY DROP-IN CENTER IN OUR AREA. WE ALSO UTILIZE THESE FUNDS TO HELP FAMILIES PAY PAST DUE PAYMENTS FOR CHILD CARE. FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH OUR LOCAL PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, CHILDREN'S DIVISION, AND THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER TO PROVIDE REGULAR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING TO OUR COMMUNITY. THIS YEAR, WE SERVED 43 PROFESSIONALS. COMMUNITY WIDE PLAY DAY IS A ONE-DAY EVENT FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN TO ENJOY A DAY AT THE PARK WITH PARTNERING AGENCIES THAT SHARE RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES WITH FAMILIES. WE HAD OVER 400 PEOPLE ATTEND THIS EVENT WITH 18 PARTNER AGENCIES PARTICIPATING, AND OVER 150 BOOKS GIVEN TO CHILDREN. BIG RIG NIGHT IS AN EVENT ON WHICH WE PARTNER WITH PARENT AS TEACHERS AND THE BATTLEFIELD MALL. PARENTS BRING THEIR CHILDREN TO EXPERIENCE THE "BIG RIGS" THEY SEE THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY BUT NEVER GET TO EXPLORE, SUCH AS A SEMI-TRUCK, FIRE TRUCK, OR A CITY BUS. THIS YEAR WE HAD OVER 5,000 FAMILIES IN ATTENDANCE AND OVER 35 BIG RIGS TO EXPLORE.
  Expenses $1,586,362 · revenue $1,543,725
• OUR COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (CNDD) BUILDS RESILIENT CHILDREN, HEALTHY FAMILIES, AND STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH COLLABORATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT IDENTIFY AND FACILITATE COMMUNITY-BASED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. CARING COMMUNITIES PROMOTES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH MENTORING, AFTERSCHOOL CLUB SUPPORT, SKILL BUILDING GROUPS, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT WITH FAMILIES. THE INITIATIVE PROVIDES SUPPORT TO NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS AND NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUPS, FACILITATES THE LAVERNE SCHELL SPRINGFIELD TOOL LIBRARY, HELPS TO ADDRESS CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES, AND FACILITATES NEIGHBORHOOD TRAINING AND EDUCATION. CARING COMMUNITIES PROVIDES MENTORING THROUGH PROGRAMS INCLUDING BULLDOG BASKETBALL ACADEMY, MENTOR SGF, AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS, ONE-ON ONE MENTORING, BROTHER 2 BROTHER (SAAB), AND SISTERS 2 SISTERS. MENTOR SGF SERVED 1,624 STUDENTS BY HELPING THEM BUILD SELF-AWARENESS, CONFIDENCE, AND RESILIENCE THROUGH OUR MENTORING PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDED SERVICES AT 19 SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB UNITS, AND SPRINGFIELD DREAM CENTER. BULLDOG BASKETBALL ACADEMY IS A MENTORING PROGRAM THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, AND LIFE AS AN ADULT, WHILE PROVIDING QUALITY BASKETBALL TRAINING. IN FY25, BULLDOG BASKETBALL ACADEMY SERVED 374 STUDENTS AT 12 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. WE OFFERED 124 INDIVIDUAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH BULLDOG BASKETBALL. AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS SERVED 664 STUDENTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TO GIVE THE STUDENTS A SAFE, PRODUCTIVE SPACE TO GROW AND CONNECT AFTER SCHOOL. 415 STUDENTS TOOK PART IN SMALL GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING TO PROMOTE HEALTHY HABITS AND THE BUILDING OF A UNIQUE AND IMPACTFUL SET OF SKILLS. WE WORKED WITH BROTHER 2 BROTHER AND SISTERS 2 SISTERS AND PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 12 CHAPTERS ACROSS 9 SCHOOLS EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND MINDSET NECESSARY TO FIND SUCCESS THROUGHOUT EACH NEXT STEP IN LIFE. THROUGH OUR SCHOOL-BASED SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM, WE ASSISTED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH CRISIS INTERVENTION AND CONNECTION TO RESOURCES. WE SERVED 830 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO 107 FAMILIES. WE HELPED 107 FAMILIES THAT WERE FACING A CRISIS. IN MOST CASES, THE FAMILIES WOULD START ON OUR CASELOAD DUE TO A CRISIS, BUT THEN WE WOULD CONTINUE WITH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES UNTIL WE FELT THE FAMILY WAS STABILIZED. THE BIGGEST ASPECT OF CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL-BASED SOCIAL WORK TEAM CONTINUES TO BE CONNECTING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO RESOURCES, ESPECIALLY UTILITIES AND RENT ASSISTANCE. OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP PROGRAM EXPERIENCED ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR. 151 TONS OF TRASH WAS TAKEN TO THE LANDFILL, 28 TONS OF SCRAP METAL WAS RECYCLED, 79 WASTE AND 25 YARD WASTE DUMPSTERS WERE FILLED, AND 1,643 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED. ADDITIONALLY, WITH GRANT FUNDING FROM THE OZARKS HEADWATERS RECYCLING AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, WE OFFERED FREE RECYCLING OF 849 TVS AND COMPUTERS. OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UPS WERE SUPPORTED BY 260 VOLUNTEERS WHO GAVE 996.25 HOURS OF THEIR TIME. THE LAVERNE SCHELL TOOL LIBRARY SERVED 87 MEMBERS AND PROCESSED 154 TOOL LOANS PROVIDING TOOL RENTALS TO HELP PEOPLE MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES AND WORK ON PROJECTS. NOURISH THE OZARKS ENDED IN 2025 DUE TO FUNDING CUTS. THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERED FARMERS AND ENRICHED COMMUNITIES BY DISTRIBUTING FREE, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED ACROSS 17 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN MISSOURI. THE COUNTIES THAT WE SERVED ARE SOME OF THE MOST FOOD INSECURE COUNTIES ACROSS THE STATE. WE SERVED 48,703 PEOPLE THROUGH 720 DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTIONS. WE PURCHASED 72,423 POUNDS OF FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE, 5,727 POUNDS OF MEAT, AND 918 DOZEN EGGS ALL FROM LOCAL FARMS. THE GREATER SPRINGFIELD AREA CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME BY OVERCOMING THE TWO KEY ELEMENTS THAT INHIBIT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: FEAR AND APATHY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP INFORMATION USED TO SOLVE FELONY CRIMES. CASH REWARDS OF UP TO $1,000 ARE AVAILABLE FOR TIPS THAT DIRECTLY LEAD TO A FELONY ARREST OR SEIZURE OF A FELONY AMOUNT OF DRUGS. THIS YEAR, THERE WERE 1,305 TIPS RECEIVED, 1,243 TIP FOLLOW-UPS WERE MADE, AND $4,000 WAS PAID OUT TO TIPSTERS WHO PROVIDED VALUABLE INFORMATION LEADING TO FELONY ARRESTS/CHARGES FILED. THE COMMUNITY MENTORING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES THAT PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP MENTORING WHILE SUPPORTING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. THERE WERE 11 YOUTH WHO RECEIVED ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING SERVICES, 63 REFERRALS WERE MADE TO 18 DIFFERENT COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND 67 AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES WERE FACILITATED AT EXCEL RESOURCE CENTER. THIS PROGRAM ALSO CONDUCTED 9 FAMILY NIGHTS AND 2 HOLIDAY LUNCHEONS WITH A TOTAL OF 379 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. OUR MAKING SENSE OF MONEY (MSOM) FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM SERVED 254 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE BASIC BUDGETING SERIES, AND 28 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED A $100 SAVINGS GOAL MATCH. THROUGH THE MSOM PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN CLASSES, FINANCIAL LITERACY PLANNING, AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH FINANCE EXPERTS IN THE COMMUNITY. FREE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) WAS OFFERED THROUGH OUR FINANCIAL STABILITY DEPARTMENT. 83 IRS-CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS PREPARED 6,077 FEDERAL TAX RETURNS LAST YEAR, RETURNING OVER $6 MILLION IN TOTAL REFUNDS. THERE WERE 10 VITA CLINIC LOCATIONS IN SPRINGFIELD AND JOPLIN. WE PARTNERED WITH THE SPRINGFIELD DREAM CENTER TO HOST TAX-A-PALOOZA, WHICH SERVED 117 PEOPLE IN ONE DAY.
  Expenses $3,178,285 · revenue $2,990,802
• CPO'S PREVENTION AND YOUTH SUPPORT DIVISION WORKS IN 21 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI ASSISTING COMMUNITIES IN BUILDING PREVENTION COALITIONS AND IMPLEMENTING MULTIPLE STATE OF MISSOURI PREVENTION CONTRACTS AND LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL GRANTS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE COLLECTING AND PROPERLY DISPOSED OF 1,049 VAPE DEVICES FROM VAPE DROP BOXES INSTALLED IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS OF THE SPRINGFIELD AND WILLARD SCHOOL DISTRICTS; HELPING 9 COALITIONS AND PARTNERS APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE 10 SUBSTANCE USE AND/OR SUICIDE PREVENTION GRANTS TOTALING $60,500 TO ASSIST WITH THEIR PREVENTION EFFORTS; COLLABORATING WITH COALITIONS IN 9 COUNTIES TO IMPLEMENT MEDICATION TAKE BACK EVENTS WHERE 2,357 POUNDS OF MEDICATIONS WERE COLLECTED FOR PROPER DISPOSAL; DISTRIBUTING 4,026 MEDICATIONS DISPOSAL BAGS AND 796 LOCK BOXES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS; VISITING ALL 1,266 TOBACCO AND MARIJUANA RETAILERS ACROSS 21 COUNTIES TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO PREVENT TOBACCO SALES TO PERSONS UNDER AGE 21 AND COORDINATING 118 COMPLIANCE CHECKS RESULTING IN 94% PASS RATE IN THE REGION; SUPPORTING A COALITION IN ADVOCATING FOR A TOBACCO-FREE PARKS ORDINANCE THAT WAS PASSED IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP DECREASE VISITORS' EXPOSURE TO SECOND AND THIRDHAND SMOKE; AND PROVIDING DRUG PREVENTION CURRICULA TO 4,705 CARTHAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS.THROUGH OUR SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVES FUNDED BY THE MISSOURI FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH AND THE FEDERAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, WE DISTRIBUTED 838 HOME SAFETY KITS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT INCLUDE A MEDICATION/HANDGUN LOCK BOX, FIREARM CABLE AND TRIGGER LOCKS, MEDICATION DESTRUCTION PACKETS, A 988 PROMOTIONAL MAGNET, AND LITERATURE ON SUICIDE AND OPIOID MISUSE AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION. WE CONTINUED A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OZARKS AREA CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TO PROVIDE CIT TRAINING TO 203 FIRST RESPONDERS, AND WE PROVIDED 31 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA) TRAININGS TO 492 ADULTS AND 8 QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAININGS TO 100 ADULTS. COLLECTIVELY THE ADULTS TRAINED REPORTED SUBSEQUENTLY MAKING 5,006 REFERRALS TO YOUTH OR ADULTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES. WE SUPPORTED 8,304 6TH-9TH GRADERS IN RECEIVING THE SIGNS OF SUICIDE TRAINING TO INCREASE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY, DECREASE STIGMA, AND IDENTIFY AND ASSIST A PERSON EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGE OR CRISIS, INCLUDING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE. WE ASSISTED THE MISSOURI SUICIDE PREVENTION NETWORK AND MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH IN CO-FACILITATING THE MISSOURI SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION ACADEMY. WE RECEIVED A MISSOURI SENATE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CPO'S IMPLEMENTATION OF MHFA FOR 10 YEARS. OUR MHFA IMPACTS OVER 10 YEARS WERE ALSO FEATURED IN A NATIONAL SAMHSA NEWSLETTER.
  Expenses $2,552,473 · revenue $2,515,948
• THE O'REILLY CENTER FOR HOPE (OCH) WELCOMED 4,475 UNIQUE VISITORS AND MADE OVER 43,627 REFERRALS, CONNECTING GUESTS TO CRITICAL COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE OCH HELPS TO FULFILL CPO'S ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION TO ENSURE RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE SUPPORT AND SERVICES NEEDED TO OBTAIN SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE HOUSING, AND TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE OCH PROVIDED A ONE-STOP DIRECT SERVICE CENTER CO-LOCATING CPO'S ANCHOR PROGRAMS ONE DOOR AND THE SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY LAND TRUST (SCLT) ALONG WITH AARP, BURRELL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, AND SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS MCKINNEY-VENTO PROGRAM, STUDENTS IN TRANSITION.THE SCLT IS A LOCAL LEADER IN CREATING SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN SPRINGFIELD. THROUGH NEW DEVELOPMENT AND RENOVATION OF SPRINGFIELD'S AGING HOUSING STOCK, THE SCLT CAN OFFER HOMES TO QUALIFYING HOUSEHOLDS THAT MEET FANNIE MAE INCOME AND CREDIT THRESHOLDS. HOUSEHOLDS CAN PURCHASE A HOME WITH $1,000 DOWN, AND MORTGAGES ARE TYPICALLY LOWER THAN FAIR MARKET RENT RATES. FURTHER, EACH NEW HOME INCORPORATES UNIVERSAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES. THE SCLT HAS SOLD 19 HOMES TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS; IS CURRENTLY RENOVATING 5 ADDITIONAL HOMES THAT WILL BE SOLD UPON COMPLETION; AND 25 AFFORDABLE RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. USING THE SAME PRINCIPLES OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE SCLT PURCHASES AGING HOUSING STOCK, RENOVATES TO ENSURE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, SAFETY, AND ACCESSIBILITY, AND PROVIDES THE UNITS TO INCOME QUALIFYING HOUSEHOLDS. AS A 'COMMUNITY CONVENER,' THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CONTRACTS WITH CPO TO OVERSEE THE LOCAL CONTINUUM OF CARE (DBA AS THE OZARKS ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS - OAEH). THE OAEH GOVERNS POLICIES AND PROGRAMMING FUNDED THROUGH THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), INCLUDING THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) FEDERAL INITIATIVE. FUNDING FOR OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH HUD COC TOTALS OVER $1 MILLION DOLLARS AND SUPPORTS DIRECT SERVICE AGENCIES INCLUDING CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN MISSOURI, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, KCV, HARMONY HOUSE, THE KITCHEN INC., AND THE INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ALLIANCES.THE OAEH CONDUCTS A SPECIALIZED STUDY OF YOUTH AGED 13-24 WHO ARE HOMELESS AS DEFINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (MORE BROADLY DEFINED THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT). THIS STUDY INCORPORATES POINT IN TIME DATA FOR YOUTH, A SURVEY, AND INFORMATION FROM OUR AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS. CPO FORMALLY LAUNCHED THE HUD MANDATED COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM IN FEBRUARY 2017 THROUGH OUR ONE DOOR PROGRAM. THE ONE DOOR PROGRAM NOW HOLDS THE HOMELESS BY-NAME-LIST, WHICH IS A PRIORITIZED LISTING OF ALL HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. TWICE EACH MONTH, ONE DOOR FACILITATES CASE CONFERENCING WITH ALL FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS TO IDENTIFY AND REFER HOUSEHOLDS FOR ALL AVAILABLE UNITS. ONE DOOR AND ITS 6 'FRONT DOOR' ENTITIES CONDUCT ALL ASSESSMENTS FOR THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK. IN 2024-2025, ONE DOOR STAFF COMPLETED MORE THAN 1,350 INTAKE ASSESSMENTS. THROUGH THIS COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM, WE CONNECTED 503 HOUSEHOLDS TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES.CPO'S SHELTER DIVERSION PROGRAMMING RECEIVED HOME ARP FUNDING, SERVING 208 HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND PROVIDING 97 OF THOSE HOUSEHOLDS WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STABILIZE HOUSING. AN ANNUAL SURVEY OF PARTICIPANTS FOUND THAT 94% REPORTED ACHIEVING OR MAINTAINING HOUSING STABILITY, AND 84% FELT CONFIDENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO MAINTAIN HOUSING. CPO AND THE OAEH COORDINATE THE CRISIS COLD WEATHER SHELTER PROGRAM EACH WINTER TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS FOR ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. SHELTERS ARE INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED, BUT ALL FOLLOW PARAMETERS SET FORTH BY THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD'S DECLARATION OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING CALAMITY TO ENSURE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF VOLUNTEERS/GUESTS AS WELL AS BEST PRACTICES ESTABLISHED THROUGH CPO'S OAEH TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF SERVICE ACROSS ALL SITES. DURING THE 2024-2025 SEASON, CRISIS COLD WEATHER SHELTERS WERE OPEN 60 NIGHTS, PROVIDING 12,279 BED NIGHTS (INCLUDES DUPLICATED NUMBERS SERVED). THERE WAS AN AVERAGE OF 200 PEOPLE SHELTERED PER NIGHT. OVER 400 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS HELPED ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WERE SHELTERED DURING THE COLDEST NIGHTS IN NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH. ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PARTNERS INCLUDE LOCAL CHURCHES AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, CITY UTILITIES OF SPRINGFIELD, SALVATION ARMY, AND FREEWAY MINISTRIES. THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD OFFERED GENEROUS FUNDING TO ENSURE THAT THE FAITH COMMUNITY PROVIDING SHELTERS WERE EQUIPPED WITH SUPPLIES AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT.
  Expenses $1,324,337 · revenue $2,966,518

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

43-1830026

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1999

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Community improvement and capacity building (S20)

Assets (IRS master file)

$8,040,658

Income (IRS master file)

$10,806,669

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 43-1830026).

Questions about COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC is 43-1830026.

Is COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.

Are donations to COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JANET DANKERT.

Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 38 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,178 (JANET DANKERT, PRESIDENT/CEO).

How much revenue does COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE OZARK INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,724,232, expenses of $9,378,208 and total assets of $8,040,658 at year end.

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