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Community Foundations started in Cleveland, Ohio in 1914. Spreading rapidly in the 1920s and 1930s, there are more than 700 community foundations in the United States today. Community Foundations came late to Florida, starting in the 1960s and growing quickly in the 1970s.
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties was established in 1972 and is one of the oldest and largest foundations in Florida. We administer charitable funds for our donors to support the needs of Palm Beach and Martin counties.
- CEO and President: Leslie Lilly
- Established: 1972
- Status: 501 ©(3) public charity
- Mission: To build and sustain vital, prosperous communities region wide through the power of charitable giving.
- Motto: Strengthening and improving our communities through the power of charitable giving.
- Value Proposition: trusted, reliable steward; respectful of donor intent in perpetuity; professionalized services; personal, family-oriented approach; knowledgeable, resourceful and strategic as a philanthropic advisor.
- Assets under management: $108 million as of June 30, 2010
- Ranking in assets among U.S. Community Foundations: 74 (out of more than 700)
- Number of charitable funds: 263
- Grants: $84 million since inception; $3.4 million in fiscal year 2009-2010
- Scholarships: $5.2 million since 1983; $550,660 in fiscal year 2009-2010
- Board of Directors: 21 volunteers
- Full-time Staff: 12
- Accreditation: National Standards
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