News & Updates
Dave Walter named Florida Public Relations Association Rising Leader
GWCF’s Communications Manager, was recently named one of twelve members of the statewide Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Joe Curley Rising Leader Class of 2021.
Announcing new Balanced investment pool
GWCF is pleased to announce a new Balanced Pool investment option for fundholders. As the name implies, this new investment pool offers a balanced strategy of equity and fixed income investing.
GWCF announces Empower Polk 2021 grant recipients
This year, Empower Polk awarded capacity-building grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to 35 local nonprofit organizations, totaling more than $100,000.
GWCF Welcomes New Board Members
GiveWell Community Foundation is excited to announce the addition of four new members to the Board of Directors: Ann Barnhart, Christina Criser Jackson, Katrina Lunsford, and George Tinsley, Sr.
GWCF Offices Reopen to Public
After being closed to the public for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GWCF's offices resume normal office hours on Monday, June 7.
$756,000 awarded to 88 nonprofits through Impact Polk 2021 grant cycle
The George W. Jenkins Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation awarded more than $756,609 to 88 nonprofits organizations through the Impact Polk 2021 grant cycle.
Empower Polk 2021 grant cycle now open
This year, Empower Polk grants once again focus on capacity-building. This means funding aimed at bringing nonprofits to the next level of operational and organizational maturity and helping them more effectively advance their mission into the future.
Angela Baragona Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at GiveWell Community Foundation
GiveWell Community Foundation’s Controller, Angela Baragona, CPA, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.
A Letter from our President/CEO: Reflecting on 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, we are proud of our successes this year and look forward to working with you in 2021 to continue building philanthropy in our community.
Year-End Giving Tips and Deadlines
Learn how you make the most of your year-end charitable giving and and maximize the impact of your charitable gift.
