To date in 2011, the Community Foundation awarded more than $225,000 to grants and scholarships bringing the five year total to just more than $8 million dollars to community programs and institutions. Most of these grants have been awarded from donor-advised and designated funds on recommendation by the donor.
The Community Foundation for Brevard celebrated its 30th anniversary with a reception in Suntree on Monday, November 7, 2011. Speakers reflected and honored those who helped develop the Foundation throughout the years and previewed initiatives of the future. Attending were current and past Board Members, Fund Partners, grant recipients and other community leaders. Kurt Weiss, current Board Chairman of the Community Foundation, led the opening remarks, “You inspire us most – the...
Community Foundation 1st in Nation to Launch Model Website on Not-for-Profits Melbourne, FL – The Community Foundation for Brevard launches a new web-based tool Wednesday that enhances community education about Brevard’s not-for-profit organizations. Then site – www.ConnectBrevard.org – is designed to be a resource to community volunteers, organizations, and donors. Brevard County is home to 2,074 tax-exempt organizations including 1,421 public charities dedicated...
Nonprofit organizations throughout Brevard County picked up more than 140 computers donated by Percepta at its facility in Melbourne on March 10 and March 11. The Community Foundation for Brevard teamed with LEAD Brevard to coordinate the outreach and distribution of Percepta’s community gift. Percepta donated more than 140 computers to organizations serving children, youth, families, veterans and seniors as part of its community outreach efforts. In partnership the Community Foundation...