News & Updates
A Letter from our President/CEO: Hurricane Ian and the UCRF
GWCF and United Way of Central Florida stand ready to activate the United Community Relief Fund for potential relief efforts caused by Hurricane Ian.
Impact Polk grant cycle for 2023 open through October 17
Impact Polk is an annual competitive, donor-directed grant program of the GiveWell Community Foundation with the goal of addressing community needs throughout Polk County.
GWCF staff selected for Leadership Polk and Inside PCPS
GWCF is proud to have several representatives participating in this year's Leadership Polk and Inside PCPS leadership programs.
August 2022 Professional Advisor News
Important reminders about bequests, legislative updates, and a look ahead to 2026.
Grants awarded to two Polk County nonprofit medical clinics
The annual Community Clinic Grant Program helps provide medical care for Winter Haven area residents without access to medical insurance.
July 2022 Professional Advisor News
QCD enhancements, bunching with long-term appreciated assets, and the community foundation edge.
GiveWell Community Foundation welcomes new board member
Announcing updates to GiveWell Community Foundation's Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
GWCF announces Empower Polk 2022 grant recipients
Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 were awarded to 38 nonprofit organizations serving Polk County through GWCF's capacity-building grant cycle in 2022.
GiveWell Community Foundation receives Spirit of Leadership award
The Leadership Polk Alumni Association's Spirit of Leadership award recognizes individuals and organizations who contribute to leadership development efforts in Polk County.
Polk County nonprofits receive $835,000 from Impact Polk 2022 grant cycle
The George W. Jenkins Fund has awarded a total of $835,509 has been awarded to 83 nonprofit organizations through the Impact Polk 2022 grant cycle.
