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Community foundation · EIN 59-2477112

Community Foundation of Broward Inc

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Community Foundation of Broward Inc is a community foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $18M in grants paid across 377 grants, with $326M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc, Museum of Discovery and Science and Nsu Art Museum Fort Lauderdale.

How to request funding

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Broward Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

Once a grant has been awarded, a contract is created that outlines the project specifics as described in the proposal. grantees submit mid-year and year-end reports that include a financial accounting report. the foundation has a good working relationship with its grantees. it is the goal of the community foundation to help grantees reach their stated outcomes to address community change. the scholarship payment is sent directly to the college and the college is instructed as to how the fund may be used and that any unused portion must be returned to the foundation. for multi-year awards, students are required to have an official transcript sent to the foundation before additional funds are sent to the college.a number of our scholarships are administered through a selection of committee in partnership with the broward education foundation. they abide by the selection criteria for each cfb fund, conduct due diligence in assessing the unmet financial need, make recommendations of recipients, disburse scholarship funds to the colleges and universities of each recipient, and handle the annual follow-up verification of enrollment for students with multi-year scholarships. all verification documentation is then provided to the foundation to release additional years' payments on multi-year scholarships.

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

Refer to schedule o.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Florida Atlantic University Foundation IncBoca Raton, FLGeneral Support$1,176,166
Museum of Discovery and ScienceFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$839,023
Nsu Art Museum Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$496,344
Henderson Behavioral Health IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$424,418
Nova Southeastern UniversityFt Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$397,473
Art Prevails ProjectFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$372,656
Friends of the Broward County Aarl and Cultural Center IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$345,059
Humane Society of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$325,746
YMCA of South Florida IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$300,736
Women in Distress of Broward County IncLighthouse Point, FLGeneral Support$278,766
Memorial Foundation IncHollywood, FLGeneral Support$260,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral Support$249,975
Trustbridge Hospice FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$243,975
Broward Partnership for the Homeless IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$232,010
The Salvation Army of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$230,150
Broward Performing Arts Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$211,403
Symphony of the AmericasFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$211,337
Bonnet House IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$189,333
United Way of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$186,719
Pace Center for Girls BrowardWilton Manors, FLGeneral Support$184,781
Our Fund Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$184,750
Business for the Arts BrowardFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$184,245
South Florida Symphony Orchestra IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral Support$173,100
Youth Automotive Training CenterDeerfield Beach, FLGeneral Support$172,793
Handy IncWilton Manors, FLGeneral Support$170,203

The 25 largest of 377 grants listed on the return. 111 grants to individuals ($234K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Community Foundation of Broward Inc accept grant applications?

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Broward Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does Community Foundation of Broward Inc give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $18,046,221 in grants paid (377 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Community Foundation of Broward Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc (FL), $1.18M, Museum of Discovery and Science (FL), $839K, Nsu Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (FL), $496K, Henderson Behavioral Health Inc (FL), $424K and Nova Southeastern University (FL), $397K.