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Building Community By Building Philanthropy

Your generosity belongs here.

Your home for charitable giving.

At Central Florida Foundation, we get to know you, what matters to you, and what you hope to make possible through your generosity. We bring charitable expertise, personalized fund stewardship, and deep community knowledge together to help individuals, families, and organizations give with purpose. Because we believe philanthropy builds community, we also bring people, resources, and ideas together to strengthen the place we all call home.

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OUR APPROACH

A thriving community takes all of us.

Building a stronger Central Florida starts with understanding the community we call home. Through our Thrive Framework, we use local knowledge and data to identify needs, connect people and resources, and guide collective action around shared priorities. It's how we help turn community insight into meaningful progress.

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GENEROSITY AT WORK

Together, we're making more possible.

$120M

in Grants Awarded Since Inception

Together with our fundholders, we've supported causes near and far while investing in efforts to address Central Florida's most pressing challenges.

$130M

Charitable Assets

Every fund contributes to a growing foundation of charitable capital, helping build a stronger, more resilient community today and in the future.

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Charitable Funds

Every fund represents a relationship built on trust. We're honored to steward the charitable resources entrusted to us.

Stories of Generosity and Impact

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Donor Stories

The Brede-Wilkins Scholarship Story

The Brede-Wilkins Scholarship Endowment Fund at Central Florida Foundation is an excellent example of achieving multiple outcomes. The fund has awarded almost 2,000 scholarships totaling $3.8 million in the thirty-plus years of its existence.

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Donor Stories

What Happens When Donors Invest Together: Thrive Venture Philanthropy Cohort

In 2025 and 2026, Central Florida Foundation brought small groups of fundholders, community members, and nonprofit leaders together to learn about giving, pool their resources, and make a shared investment in Central Florida.

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Donor Stories

How One Legacy Gift Continues to Strengthen Central Florda: Mrs. Penelope Wilson

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Why Give Through CFF

Your philanthropy deserves a personal touch.

Your charitable goals are uniquely yours. We're here to help you achieve them with personalized guidance, flexible giving solutions, and trusted expertise. And when you give through CFF, you're also supporting the community work that helps Central Florida thrive.

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100 Women Strong

A Community of Giving

For 20 years, 100 Women Strong has brought women together to make a difference for women and children across Central Florida. Through collective giving, shared learning, and meaningful connections, members combine their resources and talents to create lasting community impact.

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