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January 29, 2026
Forever Forward Podcast: Meet the New Chair, Richard Sisisky
On January, 1, Richard Sisisky began a two-year term as chair of the Board of Trustees of The Community Foundation. As he begins his leadership as chair, President Isaiah M. Oliver sat down with him for our podcast, Forever Forward, to talk about how he first came to know the Foundation and why he believes in giving back.
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January 27, 2026
A.L. Lewis Fund Awards $220,240 through Eleven Large Grants
The A.L. Lewis Black Opportunity & Impact Fund, a collective giving initiative of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, has awarded eleven large grants totaling $220,240 to local nonprofits working to improve access to health, education and economic development in Jacksonville.
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January 2, 2026
2026 College Scholarships
Our 2026 College Scholarships will open on January 5, 2026. All scholarship applications are due by the close of business on March 13, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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