New middle school initiative in Broward County receives $1.2 million ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward
The Community Foundation of Broward County and other donors Monday announced $1.2 million in grants for their new "School is Cool" initiative that aims...more

Re-thinking retirement
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward
The Impact Broward Encore Connect presentation is a Re-engage for Good program of the Community Foundation of Broward and is designed to help...more

$1.65 million approved for Broward nonprofits from estate of late Mary N. Porter
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward
On Tuesday, the board of the Community Foundation approved a total $1.65 million in grants from Porter's funds. It awarded $1 million to help the Broward Center build an arts-education pavilion;...more

YAA ArtHouse provides a palette for creative community
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward
"We issued a challenge to organizations in Broward County to come up with a big, bold, innovative civic-engagement project that utilizes the arts to address issues of public concern," said...more

Community Foundation of Broward receives landmark bequest for various projects
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward
The Community Foundation of Broward recently received the largest contribution ever in its 28-year history, a $40 million bequest from local philanthropist Mary Porter. The funding is being divided...more

Record charity donation survives court challenge
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward
A challenge of her Wills and Trusts soon followed in Broward civil court, involving former personal assistants, financial advisors, Citibank and some of its subsidiaries, and the Community Foundation...more

Community Foundation of Broward Hands Out For Good Awards
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward
After retirement, Mennel-Bell, Charles Nicholls and B.J. Buntrock still gives back to the community thus they have been recently honored with a For Good award from the Community Foundation of Broward...more

Forget Superman: Help the general make school cool
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward
He is a board member of the Community Foundation of Broward and heads the group's education committee. In that position, Monroe must somehow convince a wide range of business leaders, educators,...more

Richard A. Berkowitz Elected Chairman of the Board of Community Foundation of ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward
"As a board member I've seen the Community Foundation make real and lasting improvements in the quality of life of Broward County residents. I'm proud and excited to accept this new...more

Work is now part of retirement for many
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward
The Community Foundation of Broward has caught on to that trend, giving $470000 in grants to five groups that help boomers find jobs or volunteer work with stipends. The grants are used to help...more