WE ARE CENTRAL FLORIDA'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?

Community foundations are tax-exempt public charities that work to support a specific geographic region. While each community foundation is unique, they share a few common objectives, such as managing charitable funds and engaging in community work for a better tomorrow.

Here’s a look at the benefits of opening a charitable fund with your community foundation.

HOW DO WE SUPPORT OUR REGION?

Central Florida Foundation works with individuals, families and organizations across the region to drive solutions for our community’s most pressing challenges. When you partner with us, you help tackle issues such as:

• Increasing access to attainable housing
• Creating safe, clean, resilient and inclusive communities
• Ensuring equitable access to high-quality healthcare
• Promoting strong pathways to education
• Eradicating poverty and increasing economic opportunity
• Making Central Florida a safe and welcoming space for all.

We operate through the lens of Thrive, our localized version of the Sustainable Development Goals. Think of this as a blueprint for making our region an even better place to call home.

Learn more about What We Do.

OUR VALUES

Spirit of Service – We value, respect, and serve as a catalyst to bring all people together. We collaborate with community partners to make Central Florida a place where everyone feels at home and our giving (or philanthropy) reflects our diverse community.

Take Action – We work with the community to solve our region’s emerging and ever-changing needs. Creative ideas,  proven research and innovative strategy fuel the way we approach social problems.

Words Matter – We respond quickly, share ideas openly, welcome direct dialogue, and encourage challenging conversations. We are open to listen and to do better.

An Open Book – We provide data and knowledge about our operations and the state of community. We are honest and direct about how decisions are made. We believe transparency and inclusiveness help create lasting change.

Preserve & Respect – We acknowledge the history of Central Florida and its residents – both positive and negative. We are wise stewards of the philanthropy and legacies of our donors.