News & Updates
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.
June 2023 Professional Advisor News
Giving cash versus stock, dealing with family disagreements, and what's in the news
May 2023 Professional Advisor News
The power of the IRA beneficiary designation, the IRS's bigger budget, and not-to-miss news and trends
April 2023 Professional Advisor News
Banking fallout and charitable giving, proposed legislation, and what's on the IRS's radar
Celebrating 25 years of Impact
GiveWell Community Foundation fundholders and community partners recently celebrated the community foundation's 25th anniversary at the Toast annual event at the Bonnet Springs Park Event Center.
