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CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION

CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION

ORLANDO, FL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
59-3182886
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION

ORLANDO, FL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
59-3182886
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1993

Fiscal Year Start

May 1

Organization Type

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The Central Florida Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Florida, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and Virginia. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

AS CENTRAL FLORIDA'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, WE FOCUS ON BUILDING COMMUNITY BY BUILDING PHILANTHROPY.
Total Funding Given

$4M

2025
Grantees funded
417
Multi-year grantees
49%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

154

Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Mark Brewer
Board Member
E
Elizabeth Gordon
Board Member
K
Kay Rawlins
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION?
No. CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION give?
CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 420 grantees. Recent grantees include ORLANDO COMMUNITY & YOUTH TRUST INC, OCEAN CONSERVANCY, and Health Care Center For The Homeless Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION?
CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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