Quick Summary
Name: Community Foundation of North Florida Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $4,291,334 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $1,500 - $5,000+ |
| Average Grant | $66,020 |
| Application Method | Mixed (competitive grants announced via newsletter) |
Contact Details
Website: https://cfnf.org/
Phone: (850) 222-2899
Address: 3600 Maclay Blvd S Ste 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Geographic Focus
North Florida - 10 counties: Jackson, Gadsden, Leon, Liberty, Gulf, Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, and Calhoun counties.
Funding Priorities
- Education (birth – 5th grade)
- Basic Needs
These priorities were selected by the CFNF Board of Directors after reviewing survey responses and stakeholder input.
What They Don't Fund
- Private foundations (as defined by Code Section 509(a))
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (or fiscal sponsor with such status)
- Organizations with less than two years of operating history in their service counties
Application Method
The Community Foundation administers over 200 charitable funds and makes grants through various competitive programs. Open grant opportunities are announced in their weekly nonprofit newsletter, "The Information Station." Specific programs include:
- Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow: Ten $5,000 grants annually for organizations with 2+ years operating history
- Share Your Story Video Challenge: Ten $1,500 unrestricted operations grants (partnership with Prime Meridian Bank)
Grants must be for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes to organizations described in Code Section 170(c)(2), 501(c)(3), 2055(a)(2) or 2522(a)(2).
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