philanthropy

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced this week that it awarded $350,000 to 38 Ozarks nonprofit agencies on behalf of the Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation. Most of the funding goes towards causes benefiting children.

The new Thomas Kachel Fountain now sprays its misty jets high into the air. Located at the bottom of the hill by the Springfield Botanical Center, the big new water feature sparkles near Lake Drummond and the Hosta Garden at Close Memorial Park.

The leader of an HIV/AIDS organization and a longtime local lawyer are joining the philanthropic foundation's board.