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December 30, 2025
A Conversation with Michael DuBow
As he wraps up his term as Board Chair, Michael DuBow reflects on what it has meant to continue his family’s legacy at The Community Foundation and to help guide its next chapter of growth and impact.
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December 26, 2025
Important Update: Change Affecting Mailed Donations
The Community Foundation is informing donors and nonprofits about recent changes to USPS rules for postmarks that could affect year-end giving. If you are making a charitable donation in the last few days of 2025, there are several ways to ensure your gift counts toward your 2025 income tax deduction.
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December 19, 2025
Forever Forward Podcast: Ashley Dietz on Building Philanthropy for a Better Florida
What does it take to build a stronger, more connected philanthropic ecosystem – especially in one of the fastest-growing states in the country? In this episode of Forever Forward, Isaiah M. Oliver, President of The Community Foundation, sits down with Ashley Dietz, President and CEO of the Florida Philanthropic Network, to explore the evolving role of philanthropy in Florida.
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December 19, 2025
Fundholder Spotlight: Q&A with Lauren and Jason Purdy
As emerging philanthropists, Lauren and Jason Purdy decided to devote most of their giving to the local community and to organize it through a donor advised fund at The Community Foundation. Learn more in this short Q&A about their philanthropic approach and why they give.
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The Community Foundation in the News

June 27, 2024
Delores Barr Weaver makes ‘extraordinary’ $61 million gift to Jacksonville-area nonprofits
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May 17, 2023
News4Jax Morning Show: New Leadership at The Community Foundation
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February 25, 2021
Fort Mose’s ‘Flight to Freedom’ to Become Year-Round Black History Trail in St. Augustine
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January 14, 2021
Art Ventures Turns 30! Cummer Exhibit Celebrates Three Decades in Investment in Jacksonville Art
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Stories

December 30, 2025
A Conversation with Michael DuBow
As he wraps up his term as Board Chair, Michael DuBow reflects on what it has meant to continue his family’s legacy at The Community Foundation and to help guide its next chapter of growth and impact.
Read More
December 19, 2025
Fundholder Spotlight: Q&A with Lauren and Jason Purdy
As emerging philanthropists, Lauren and Jason Purdy decided to devote most of their giving to the local community and to organize it through a donor advised fund at The Community Foundation. Learn more in this short Q&A about their philanthropic approach and why they give.
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October 29, 2025
Neighborhoods Update: Investing in Economic Opportunity
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August 1, 2025
Putnam County Schools Are Building Bright Futures Through Philanthropist’s Endowed Gifts
Since then, the Frank V. Oliver Fund at The Community Foundation has distributed more than $1.7 million in grants to support education, health, community and critical needs throughout Putnam County.
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Featured Event

donors forum

Donors Forum

A Philanthropic Learning Event Series

Our fundholders, as well as representatives of private, corporate, independent and family foundations in Northeast Florida are invited to learn about regional programs of philanthropic interest, discuss issues of mutual concern, and explore collaborative grantmaking opportunities.

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For more information, contact:

Stephanie Garfunkel

Vice President, Strategic Communications

 

sgarfunkel@jaxcf.org

904.356.4483