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Central Florida Foundation
Central Florida Foundation is a public grantmaking foundation established in 1994 as a home for Central Florida philanthropists. Today, thanks to the generosity of hundreds of individuals, families and corporations, the Community Foundation has grown to hold nearly 400 named charitable funds with assets of more than $50 million, and has awarded cumulative grants of more than $17 million.
By managing and investing donor funds, connecting donors with projects they felt passionate about and enabling donors to make informed decisions through research, the Community Foundation fulfills its mission of "Building Community by Building Philanthropy."
Web Address
cffound.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cffound
By managing and investing donor funds, connecting donors with projects they felt passionate about and enabling donors to make informed decisions through research, the Community Foundation fulfills its mission of "Building Community by Building Philanthropy."
Web Address
cffound.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cffound
Assets and Giving for Central Florida Foundation
Assets
2020 - 63,523,372
2019 - 70,242,598
2018 - 68,136,023
2020 - 63,523,372
2019 - 70,242,598
2018 - 68,136,023
Domestic Grants
2020 - 7,009,766
2019 - 5,732,771
2020 - 7,009,766
2019 - 5,732,771
Recent News from Central Florida Foundation
Community Foundation Update (12/20/2025)
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Florida Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, Whitefish Community Foundation
The Santa Fe Baby Fund has announced grants totaling $62,000 to 10 local nonprofits in New Mexico.The Waterloo Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 competitive grants.The...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Florida Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, Whitefish Community Foundation
The Santa Fe Baby Fund has announced grants totaling $62,000 to 10 local nonprofits in New Mexico.The Waterloo Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 competitive grants.The...more
Steven J. Jerina Joins Central Florida Foundation As Vice President of ...
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation, Omaha Community Foundation
Steven leads and manages the annual plan for business revenue, asset growth, and fundholder satisfaction.He also leads CFF's Philanthropy team, which focuses on developing personalized giving...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation, Omaha Community Foundation
Steven leads and manages the annual plan for business revenue, asset growth, and fundholder satisfaction.He also leads CFF's Philanthropy team, which focuses on developing personalized giving...more
Central Florida Foundation to Host Philanthropy-Based Webinar
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
Central Florida Foundation to host philanthropy-based webinar.Webinar is only the second part of a four-part series.Upcoming themes focus on the relationship between nonprofits and the government in...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
Central Florida Foundation to host philanthropy-based webinar.Webinar is only the second part of a four-part series.Upcoming themes focus on the relationship between nonprofits and the government in...more
Devos Family Foundation Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
DeVos Family Foundation Donates $1 million to Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts.Orlando Magic will donate $500,000 to the Hurricane Recovery Fund set up by the Heart of Florida United Way and the Central...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
DeVos Family Foundation Donates $1 million to Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts.Orlando Magic will donate $500,000 to the Hurricane Recovery Fund set up by the Heart of Florida United Way and the Central...more
Top Donors Of 2021
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation
The Philanthropy 50 is a list of the wealthiest Americans who donate the most to charitable causes. Most of the nation's richest contributors have generally resorted to old standbys, throwing out...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation
The Philanthropy 50 is a list of the wealthiest Americans who donate the most to charitable causes. Most of the nation's richest contributors have generally resorted to old standbys, throwing out...more
Central Florida 100: Insurrection, volunteerism and the Lil 500 - Daily Press
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
Last week: PHILANTHROPY THRIVES: “This may be the biggest gift ever made ... it is proof that there is depth to Orlando's philanthropic...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
Last week: PHILANTHROPY THRIVES: “This may be the biggest gift ever made ... it is proof that there is depth to Orlando's philanthropic...more
Central Florida Foundation Announces $70 Million Contribution from Austin Russell - Yahoo Finance
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
Central Florida Foundation stewards philanthropic dollars on behalf of ... "The Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
Central Florida Foundation stewards philanthropic dollars on behalf of ... "The Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy...more
Marion nonprofits get $310K in donations in 24 hours
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
The local Community Foundation helps nonprofits write grants and connects philanthropists to nonprofits needing funding. That threat led...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
The local Community Foundation helps nonprofits write grants and connects philanthropists to nonprofits needing funding. That threat led...more
Mark Brewer to Discuss Why Change Drives Life at State of Talent Conference
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
First up is Mark Brewer, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy and President/CEO of Central Florida Foundation. With over 20+ years at the helm for...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
First up is Mark Brewer, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy and President/CEO of Central Florida Foundation. With over 20+ years at the helm for...more
PR Community Foundation, Amgen lead $625K COVID-19 community prevention initiative
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation, Puerto Rico Community Foundation, Amgen Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The strategy is based on preventing and containing COVID-19 in several island towns through community health clinics — known as Centers 330 —...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation, Puerto Rico Community Foundation, Amgen Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The strategy is based on preventing and containing COVID-19 in several island towns through community health clinics — known as Centers 330 —...more
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