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Community Foundation Of Broward Inc

Annual Giving
$18.1M

Community Foundation Of Broward Inc

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $18.1 million (2024)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly available
  • Decision Time: Twice yearly grant cycles
  • Grant Range: Not specified
  • Geographic Focus: Broward County, Florida

Contact Details

Overview

Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Broward is a major philanthropic force in South Florida with total assets of $285 million and a mission to "transform our community through focused leadership that fosters collaboration, builds endowment, advances equity, and connects people who care to causes that matter." The foundation has granted over $215 million since its inception and manages 571 endowed charitable funds and 173 donor-advised funds. Under the leadership of CEO Dr. Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson since 2020, the foundation distributed $18.1 million in grants in 2024, supporting diverse nonprofit organizations throughout Broward County. The foundation operates the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence, providing comprehensive training, resources, and capacity-building support to strengthen the local nonprofit sector.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation offers competitive grants twice yearly through their Focus Area Grants program, though specific grant amounts are not publicly disclosed. Additionally, they provide scholarship programs for high school seniors and adults in Broward County through their Grants to Individuals Program.

Priority Areas

  • Education & Youth Enrichment: Supporting educational initiatives and youth development programs
  • Social & Economic Mobility: Programs addressing economic opportunity and advancement
  • Healthy & Thriving Communities: Health and wellness initiatives
  • Arts & Culture: Supporting cultural organizations and artistic expression
  • Building Community and Opportunity (invitation only)
  • Strong Nonprofit Community (invitation only through the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence)

What They Don't Fund

  • Individual requests (except through designated scholarship programs)
  • Organizations that discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ethnicity, or national origin
  • Organizations without 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • Programs outside Broward County

Governance and Leadership

CEO/President: Dr. Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson, Ph.D. (since August 2020), bringing experience from Nova Southeastern University, Florida Atlantic University, and United Way of Broward County.

Board Leadership:

  • Chair: Mona Pittenger (activist and philanthropist)
  • Vice Chair: Jonathan K. Allen (Broward County Water and Wastewater Services Director)
  • Secretary: Burnadette Norris-Weeks (legal partner)
  • Treasurer: Bertha Henry (retired Broward County Administrator)

Key Staff:

  • Carol Dorko: Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer
  • Sheri Brown Grosvenor: Vice President, Community Impact
  • Kirk Englehardt: Vice President, Marketing and Communications
  • Kelly Marmol: Vice President, Philanthropic Services

The 20-member board represents diverse professional backgrounds including finance, law, healthcare, real estate, and nonprofit sectors, committed to creating "a vibrant place where everyone can thrive, feel connected and have the opportunity to reach their full potential."

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

  1. Download and review the Focus Area Grant Guide
  2. Ensure your organization has a Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid
  3. Complete the online application through the grants portal: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfbroward
  4. Attend virtual "Office Hours" for Q&A support (registration available through the foundation)

Decision Timeline

Grants are offered twice per year, though specific decision timelines are not publicly disclosed. Applicants should contact the grants administration team for current cycle dates and timeline information.

Success Rates

Success rate data is not publicly available.

Reapplication Policy

Reapplication policies are not specified in publicly available materials. Organizations should contact the grants administration team for guidance on resubmission.

Application Success Factors

To strengthen applications, organizations should:

  • Clearly demonstrate alignment with one of the four open focus areas
  • Obtain the required Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid before applying
  • Show measurable impact specifically within Broward County
  • Attend virtual Office Hours sessions to clarify questions before submission
  • Contact Noel Mitchell, Grants Administration Manager, with specific questions about program fit
  • Leverage resources from the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence for capacity building

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • The foundation requires all applicants to have achieved Candid's Gold Seal of Transparency, indicating strong organizational transparency standards
  • Two of six focus areas (Building Community and Strong Nonprofit Community) are invitation-only, limiting open competition to four areas
  • The foundation provides substantial pre-application support through virtual Office Hours and direct grant administration contact
  • With $18.1 million distributed annually and managing over 740 funds, the foundation has significant resources but competitive processes
  • Geographic focus is strictly limited to Broward County - no exceptions for regional or statewide programs
  • The Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence offers additional capacity-building resources that can strengthen both organizations and applications
  • Grant cycles occur twice yearly, requiring strategic timing of applications

References

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