News & Updates
Tips for teaching children about philanthropy
Even philanthropy has a learning curve, both for adults and especially for children. If you are interested in teaching children what charitable giving is all about, consider positive reinforcement and other tips.
Impact Polk grant cycle for 2024 open through October 16
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 2023 Professional Advisor News
Smart disaster giving, appreciated stock, and supporting charities through the sale of a business
August 2023 Professional Advisor News
Structuring the multi-generational philanthropy plan, tapping charitable giving to motivate clients, and two eye-catching news stories
July 2023 Professional Advisor News
AI and charitable planning, "catch up" contributions to boost IRA philanthropy, and the latest news
Dorena Geary Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at GiveWell Community Foundation
GiveWell Community Foundation’s Controller, Dorena Geary, CPA, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.
GiveWell Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
Announcing updates to GWCF's Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Polk County nonprofits receive $750,523 from Impact Polk 2023 grant cycle
The George W. Jenkins Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation has awarded a total of $750,523 to 90 nonprofit organizations through the Impact Polk 2023 grant cycle.
Grants awarded to nonprofit medical clinics to care for Winter Haven residents in need
Two Polk County nonprofit medical clinics received a combined total of more than $20,000 through this year’s Community Clinic Grant Program.
GWCF announces Empower Polk 2023 grant recipients
This year, 29 nonprofit organizations serving Polk County were awarded capacity-building grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 through GWCF’s Empower Polk 2023 grant cycle.
