News & Updates
John A. Leighty Family Fund Impacted the Community for Decades
Established in 1998, the Fund has granted a total of more than $4.5 million to 40 nonprofit organizations.
United Community Relief Fund Awards $117,000 to Local Nonprofits Providing Food Assistance to Residents in Need
Grants were awarded to 27 nonprofit organizations in the tri-county area.
United Community Relief Fund Activated to Support Residents Impacted by Government Shutdown
Donations to the United Community Relief Fund will help provide food resources to community members in need.
Polk Milton Recovery Committee Receives $150,000 Grant from Volunteer Florida Foundation
Funds will be used for Hurricane Milton long-term recovery efforts in Polk County.
Impact Polk 2026 grant cycle open through November 3
Impact Polk is an annual competitive, donor-directed grant program of GiveWell Community Foundation with the goal of addressing community needs throughout Polk County.
September 2025 Professional Advisor News
Tongue twisters, privacy issues, documentation, and corporate giving
August 2025 Professional Advisor News
Philanthropic decisions, bunching benefits, giving anonymously, and the importance of QCDs
Community Clinic Grants awarded to promote better healthcare for Winter Haven residents
Three nonprofit health clinics in Winter Haven received a combined total of nearly $25,000 through this year’s Community Clinic Grant Program!
Polk County nonprofits receive more than $665,000 through Impact Polk 2025
This year, 92 nonprofit organizations serving Polk County received grants through GWCF's Impact Polk 2025 grant cycle.
July 2025 Professional Advisor News
Client case study, charitable mindset, and focus on the future
