The Community Foundation provides a variety of channels to encourage donors to champion their passions by strategically investing in causes as opposed to randomly giving on impulse.
By providing leadership support for the Nonprofit Business Council, the Foundation strengthens the impact of social and cultural change in the community.
A key activity of the Council is Youth Philanthropy in Action (YPIA). This educational curriculum, taught in our schools, is teaching the next generation the importance of philanthropy.
The Community Foundation works pro-actively with public/private partners to identify issues that impact Ocala/Marion County and convenes leadership to explore solutions.
The Foundation works closely with financial advisors to serve as a resource for their planned giving clients.
The entire community benefits when donors invest in programs that fuel their passions.
The size of your gift doesn’t dictate the amount of impact you can make in our community. We take the administrative hassles away from your giving and from your family. Let us help you create change today.
From assisting your clients with funds and tax deduction benefits to helping create a lasting legacy for a client with a specific desire for impact, we partner with you to take your client relationships to another level.
We are the go-to resource for the nonprofit community for everything from agency fund management to a nonprofit event calendar, professional development to sample nonprofit resources. We are here for you!
The purpose of the Horse Country Protection Program is to help protect Marion County’s agricultural lands, equine heritage, and unique natural springs by advocating for the development of a Rural Land Management Plan.
The fund supports ideas and initiatives of non-profit organizations working collaboratively to restore the Ocklawaha and protect the Silver River for people and wildlife.
This memorial fund will enable the creation of “Ms. DeCasper’s Reading Den” for students.
Our family foundation fund will build on our legacy of giving back to the communities we serve by helping individuals presenting with unmet needs who lack the resources to meet those needs.
Membership is open to all designated 501c3 non-profits in Ocala Marion County. Cost is $50 per year…
Educating Marion County Middle School Students about Philanthropy.
Lives changed and lives saved. Guardian Angels Medical Service Dog work through their incredible dogs to make a difference in the lives of those struggling with a variety of disorders including: PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Seizure Disorders, Mobility Issues and more.
It is estimated that there are 4,000 skateboarders in the city of Ocala and 22,000 in Marion County; generally 6.8% of the population using national averages. The purpose of the fundraising plan is to evaluate options for funding of the skate park and feasibility of raising necessary capital within the local community.
