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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
Newly renamed AdventHealth announces grant of up to $500K for housing homeless
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
... shows it's less expensive to house homeless people than it is to pay for emergency health care and law-enforcement costs for those left...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
... shows it's less expensive to house homeless people than it is to pay for emergency health care and law-enforcement costs for those left...more
SB2 Unites Philanthropic Thought Leaders, Honors Agents of Change
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
SB2 Unites Philanthropic Thought Leaders, Honors Agents of Change ... “We see children driving family philanthropy across America,” Brewer...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
SB2 Unites Philanthropic Thought Leaders, Honors Agents of Change ... “We see children driving family philanthropy across America,” Brewer...more
Seminole State student receives scholarship from The 49 Fund at Central Florida Foundation
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
The Foundation serves as the region's community foundation and is home to more than 400 charitable funds. The Foundation manages and...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
The Foundation serves as the region's community foundation and is home to more than 400 charitable funds. The Foundation manages and...more
Public Transit App For Resources-Strapped Cities And Their Residents
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
“Real-time information is crucial for growing ridership and keeping public transportation relevant,” says Selikoff. The founders also just were awarded a $25,000 investment from Rally: The Social...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
“Real-time information is crucial for growing ridership and keeping public transportation relevant,” says Selikoff. The founders also just were awarded a $25,000 investment from Rally: The Social...more
Social Enterprise Accelerator accepting applications for second cohort
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
The Rally Social Enterprise Accelerator (Website) is currently accepting applications for their second class, which will launch May 1. The program, spearheaded by the Central Florida Foundation...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
The Rally Social Enterprise Accelerator (Website) is currently accepting applications for their second class, which will launch May 1. The program, spearheaded by the Central Florida Foundation...more
Orlando Magic Youth Foundation hands out more than $1 million in grants
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
The money, totaling more than $1 million, came from the team's charitable youth foundation and went to local nonprofits serving kids. The big winner was the Foundation for Foster Children, which...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
The money, totaling more than $1 million, came from the team's charitable youth foundation and went to local nonprofits serving kids. The big winner was the Foundation for Foster Children, which...more
Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Distributes $1 Million to 27 Central Florida Organizations
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
ORLANDO – As he was handing out grant money totaling $1.04 million to 27 non-profit organizations working to make a difference in the lives of children in the Central Florida area, Orlando Magic...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
ORLANDO – As he was handing out grant money totaling $1.04 million to 27 non-profit organizations working to make a difference in the lives of children in the Central Florida area, Orlando Magic...more
How Did This Grantmaker Help Reduce Homelessness by 98 Percent?
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
And philanthropy has played a key role in such efforts. In fact, as we've been reporting, there's growing optimism among funders right now who feel like they've finally figured out how to crack the...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
And philanthropy has played a key role in such efforts. In fact, as we've been reporting, there's growing optimism among funders right now who feel like they've finally figured out how to crack the...more
"Fundable, Doable, and Measurable." A Foundation's Success Against Homelessness
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
This is a place where chronic homelessness has been cut by nearly 50 percent over the past few years, with philanthropy playing an important role...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
This is a place where chronic homelessness has been cut by nearly 50 percent over the past few years, with philanthropy playing an important role...more
Orange County mayoral candidate Rob Panepinto seeks to amplify entrepreneurial efforts
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
... subtle turns toward something about more than just business and personal success, toward social responsibility and support for other...more
Foundation: Central Florida Foundation
... subtle turns toward something about more than just business and personal success, toward social responsibility and support for other...more
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