May 27, 2025
New Endowment to Benefit Jacksonville’s Oldest Neighborhood
Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR) launched an endowment at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida this year.
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April 23, 2025
Donor Spotlight: Three Generations of Giving
Martin Harrell’s ‘aha!’ moment about giving back came as a youngster, when he saw his grandparents’ name on a stained-glass window in a small community chapel in Amelia Island.
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March 28, 2025
Donor Spotlight: John Parkyn
Those who appreciate the music of Northeast Florida’s pipe organs have long benefited from the devotion and expertise of John Parkyn. In his estate plan, Parkyn created a series of funds at The Community Foundation to ensure support for local church organs in perpetuity, thanks to some smart investments, including in Apple stock.
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February 21, 2025
Remembering Shep and Mary Ann Bryan
J. Shepard “Shep” and Mary Ann Bryan loved Jacksonville, where they raised their five children, developed deep and abiding friendships, and prospered. For Shep, the act of giving back was an imperative inspired by his Christian faith. Mary Ann was an artist herself, who expressed the beauty and complexity of life through her work.
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