Fast Facts

Mission:

To promote philanthropy among the citizens of Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Founded:

  • 1997 by members of the local Estate Planning Council
  • Status:
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

What we do:

  • Help People Invest in the charities and Causes they Care About Most
  • Help Local Charities Build Endowments for the Future
  • Help Professional Advisors Assist Their Clients

Features:

  • Simple, flexible and cost-efficient
  • Personalized Service
  • Local expertise

Types of Funds:

  • Donor Advised
  • Scholarship
  • Designated and Agency
  • Field of Interest
  • Unrestricted
  • Memorial

Investments:

Funds are overseen by a volunteer investment committee comprised of local investment professionals and by professional investment consultants with extensive experience in endowment building and long-term investment strategies.

Grants:

More than $3 million in grants to over 270 nonprofit organizations

Member:

  • Council on Foundations
  • Community Foundations of Florida

Staff:

  • President and CEO: Barzella Papa
  • Administrative Assistant: Melissa Hattaway

Growth Chart:

Total Year End Assets - 12/31/2006 - click for larger view

Events

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Notice

The Gainesville Community Foundations 990 Form, as well as current and past audit statements are available upon request.

The Foundation will make the Form 990-T available for any years in which it files the form.

The Gainesville Community Foundations Investment Policy is available upon request