The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

Making More Good Possible

Stimulating Philanthropy to Build A Better Community

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida serves the citizens of Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, Baker, Clay and Putnam counties. We partner with individuals, families, organizations and businesses who are determined to make a difference with their philanthropic gifts. And we engage our community to make it stronger and better for everyone. That’s the power of Giving Forward.

Latest News

Donors Commit $400,000 to the LGBTQ Community Fund
Donors have committed $400,000 in new gifts to the endowments supporting LGBTQ people at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. The gifts, which were announced at the Fund’s 10th anniversary celebration this month, will increase annual grantmaking in perpetuity.
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Connecting Across Differences: A Conversation with John Inazu
Wanda Willis, VP of Civic Leadership at The Community Foundation, sits down with John Inazu to discuss connecting across our differences, in divided times.
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Impact Investments Totaling $2.5M Will Expand Affordable Housing and Small Businesses in Northeast Florida
The Community Foundation is investing $2.5 million to expand affordable housing and small businesses in Northeast Florida.
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Working to Improve Life in Northeast Florida for All

Our work is much more than serving as a repository for donor funds, as important as that work is. We have a strong history and commitment to changing our communities, for building bridges between people who are committed to making the world a better place and the causes to which they are dedicated. Learn more about some of our key focus areas below.

Supporting Neighborhoods

We work with residents and their trusted local organizations on issues like blight, reducing homelessness, economic development and building generational wealth.

Black Philanthropy Fund

We support efforts to advance equity for our community, and provide philanthropic leadership for focused giving to historically marginalized citizens.

Affordable Housing

We make grants and connect donors to affordable housing initiatives, and invest local capital to help bring more units to market.

Arts

We nurture individual artists and small arts organizations with annual grantmaking and provide opportunities for greater participation for the wider community.
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Donors Forum

Donors Forum brings together our fundholders, as well as representatives of private, corporate, independent and family foundations in Northeast Florida, to learn about community and philanthropic issues.

Women’s Giving Alliance

We support the Women’s Giving Alliance, a collective giving initiative that is making a measurable and lasting impact on the lives of women and girls in Northeast Florida.

“…Giving money away thoughtfully is hard work, but if you do the due diligence and you have passion and compassion, you can be a philanthropist at any level.”

– Delores Barr Weaver

Our Impact in 2023

2023 Report to the Community

We’ve spent the last six decades working with fundholders to create dedicated assets for our region, so that our community’s generosity will last forever. But those resources are only part of our story… 

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How to Help: Hurricane Helene Response Recommendations from Florida Philanthropic Network

🌀 Hurricane Helene Update

The Community Foundation office will be closed on Thursday, September 26. Our dedicated staff will be available via phone or email, depending on the severity of the storm. Stay safe!