Quick Summary
Name: Central Florida Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $9.6 million |
| Grant Range | $250 - $2.4 million |
| Average Grant | $67,000 (approx.) |
| Application Method | Mixed (Rolling, Application-Based, and Invitation Only) |
Contact Details
Address: 800 N Magnolia Ave Ste 1700, Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: (407) 872-3050
Email: info@cffound.org
Website: https://cffound.org
Geographic Focus
Central Florida region, specifically:
- Lake County
- Osceola County
- Orange County
- Seminole County
Also makes grants across the United States and internationally through donor-advised funds.
Funding Priorities
- Health: Quality healthcare access, physical activity, nutritious food
- Education: Graduation rates, job readiness, education inequality, emotional learning and literacy
- Environment: Clean water, sustainable energy, walkability, low crime rates
- Arts: Support for sustainable arts sector
- Community & Social Connection: Gender equality, fighting racism, volunteerism, civic engagement
- Economic Opportunity: Affordable housing, homelessness, social enterprise business sector
- Human Services: Critical services for Orlando residents
What They Don't Fund
- Direct grants to individuals (except scholarships)
- Political organizations
- Pledges or tickets to charity galas/events
- Family members or businesses of donors
- Foreign sources of concern (as defined by State of Florida)
Application Method
The Foundation offers three pathways for grants:
-
Application-Based Grants (open application):
- Winter Park Community grants (late summer/fall)
- Grassroots grants (spring)
- TableTalk grants
-
Invitation-Only Grants:
- Impact Fund grants (initiative-based)
- Portfolio grants (initiative-based)
-
Donor-Advised/Signature Fund Grants: Directed by individual fund advisors
First Step: Organizations must create a profile in the Central Florida Foundation Nonprofit Search database to be considered for any grants.
References
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