Our Fact Sheets offer an at-a-glance overview of the different funds you can establish or giving options to consider through Central Florida Foundation, including the benefits, set-up process, minimum contribution, and how each fund helps you achieve your philanthropic goals.
Establishing an Education Fund, or scholarship, is one approach to support students and leave a legacy.
If you know you’d like to give in the future but you’re just not ready yet, a Future Legacy Fund is your ideal planning tool.
"If you have a passion for a specific nonprofit and its mission or a specific area, this endowed Fund option might be right for you."
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible way to support the causes that align with your values.
If you are 70½ or older, an IRA Rollover Fund offers you a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals.
A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a great way to make a charitable gift while also benefiting from it.
Guides give you a deeper dive into Central Florida Foundation’s different initiatives and resources.
Donor Guide
Understand how you can make the most impact as a donor or fundholder with Central Florida Foundation
DOWNLOADNonprofit Guide
Outlines 3 main ways nonprofits are able to partner and engage with the Foundation: Nonprofit Search, Endowment and High-Impact Grants
DOWNLOADSignature Fund Guide
Includes instructions for accessing funds, adding to funds and recommending grants, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
DOWNLOADGuide to Thrive
Provides an in-depth explanation of Thrive, our framework for localizing and implementing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through five Impact Funds.
DOWNLOADLegacy Guide
Explains the basics of Legacy and Estate Planning, including when and how to get started, important documents and terms, answers to frequently asked questions, and forms for gathering required information.
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Stocks and Bonds Transmittal Form
Instructions and transmittal form for donating stocks and bonds to Central Florida Foundation.
Instructions and transmittal form for donating mutual funds to Central Florida Foundation.
Explore our reports that help us to better understand complex social issues through the lens of data and research.
The State of Family Homelessness in Central Florida
"A comprehensive overview of research, identification, and piloting of a homeless intervention program."
DOWNLOADBetter Together Report
This report shares stories of healing and hope in the aftermath of the 2016 Pulse Tragedy and an overview of the Better Together Fund.
DOWNLOADCrisis to Community: Coordinating Care
The Coordinated Disaster Response (CDR) Project sought to understand the response and recovery efforts, and cultivated robust preparation and intervention strategies for philanthropic, social, and governmental sectors to cooperate surrounding future emergencies.
DOWNLOADCommunity Landscape
Read a comprehensive report on challenges and opportunities in each Thrive Focus Area.
DOWNLOADWomen’s Economic Empowerment: Investing in Women’s Wealth Matters
This 100 Women Strong report shares research in the area of economic empowerment at a national scale, understanding the current state of WEE nationally and locally, including the impact of the pandemic, and providing examples of how other philanthropists are addressing the issue at the local level.
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