Fast Facts About
The Community Foundation
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Founded: 1964 (oldest community foundation in Florida)
Area Served: Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, with emphasis on Duval, Nassau, St. Johns, Baker, Clay and Putnam counties
Grants Awarded Since Inception: Approximately $640 million
Number of Funds (year end 2021): 660
2021 Assets: $630.5 million
2021 Grants Awarded: $42 million
Grant Distribution: 78% to Northeast Florida, 4% to other Florida locations, 18% to areas outside Florida
Key funding areas: Public Education, Neighborhood Revitalization, Early Childhood, Strengthening the Non-Profit Sector, Supporting Aging Adults, and The Arts
Special Programs: Women’s Giving Alliance, Donors Forum of Northeast Florida, Weaver Philanthropic Initiative, LGBTQ Community Fund for Northeast Florida, Beaches Community Fund, the A. L. Lewis Black Opportunity & Impact Fund.
Affiliate Foundations: Suwannee Valley Community Foundation
Top 10% of Community Foundations in U.S. based on asset size
Top 5% of Community Foundation in U.S. based on active grantmaking
Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating
Gold-level GuideStar Exchange participant
