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Community Foundation for Brevard People who love Brevard love giving back.

We help them do that with personalized service, grant making, local knowledge and our role as a collaborative community leader and convener. Together we have helped individuals, families and businesses contribute over $23 million to make positive changes in our communities. If you are new to philanthropy we are here to introduce you to methods for making your community a better place. If you are c

urrently involved in philanthropy we are here to provide you with new options to make more impactful results to your existing efforts.

09/01/2026

Community Foundation for Brevard is proud to support 71 nonprofits dedicated to enhancing our quality of life here on the Space Coast.

Through their services and programs, thousands of Brevard residents will benefit from access to more resources, cultural enrichment, and pathways toward greater well-being.

Access the complete list of grantees at https://cfbrevard.org/grants/grant-awardees/

08/26/2026

During our staff retreat, our team had the chance to reconnect with our story 📖

We named the ingredients that bring our work into harmony and explored the different ways we each approach what we do, ultimately recognizing just how much we share.

We also got creative! Each of us chose and painted a word to serve as our compass for the year ahead. Swipe through to see some of the words we want to carry forward 👐

08/11/2026

Pencils up! ✏️ As students and teachers from across Brevard Public Schools (official) return to the classroom this week, we're celebrating the artists behind the lessons, featuring past Nancy Baur Dillen Art Teacher Scholarship recipients.

Community Foundation for Brevard wishes our county and its families a successful school year ahead!🎒✨️

Featured artists include Leann Reynolds, Annamarie Zink, Laura Rozengota, Becky Donohue, Katherine Rodriguez, and David Blucker.

07/22/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Seagrass Pottery and owner Kristina Latraverse for being the home of our Nancy Baur Dillen Art Teacher Scholarship Gathering over the years. Kristina was part of the program’s very first cohort, making this partnership a meaningful full‑circle moment that reflects the spirit of the scholarship.

Founded in 2019, Seagrass Pottery is a welcoming creative studio where beginners, hobbyists, and established artists can explore ceramics and develop their skills in an environment designed to support their artistic growth.

We are grateful to have such an inspiring space in Brevard and invite you to discover more at https://www.seagrasspottery.com/

Photographed by Randy Coleman.

07/01/2026

Much like a flourishing landscape, meaningful change grows through sustained care, thoughtful stewardship, and time.

Summer brings a season of abundance, when those investments become more visible through the enduring relationships and collective efforts that continue to strengthen our community.

This season, we embrace the opportunity to tend what matters most.

Featuring "Black Hammock" by Elyse Delisle, linoleum block print, 2021 🏝️

Elyse created "Black Hammock" as a love letter to her home state of Florida after moving back in 2020. Elyse Delisle is a Brevard County based artist who is passionate about storytelling through print. She teaches a multitude of printmaking techniques at her community print studio, Desert Island Press, in Downtown Melbourne. Discover more about the artist at https://www.desertislandpressfl.com/

06/25/2026

Earlier this month, Community Foundation for Brevard & Space Coast Health Foundation co-hosted Florida Nonprofit Alliance for its "Florida Nonprofits by the Numbers" Statewide Data Tour.

Led by Sabeen Perwaiz, the research indicates Brevard's nonprofit sector is a powerful economic force...

generating $2.9 billion in annual revenue,
paying $801 million in annual wages,
& employing 13,876 individuals annually.

Access the full report here https://www.flnonprofits.org/florida-nonprofits-survey-2025 & read more in this week's issue of Brevard Business News.

Photographed by Adrienne Roth. From left: Theresa Grimison, Sabeen Perwaiz, & Johnette Gindling

06/11/2026

The Brevard County Estate Planning Council concluded a truly fantastic season, featuring insights from leaders representing the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Health First, Truist Wealth, and more.

In May, the season wrapped with an engaging panel discussion on powers of attorney and health care directives, led by Nina Rawal, Nicholas Romanello, and Mike Seeley.

Other speakers pictured include:

Mike Schiff with Board member Theresa Grimison
Michelle Dennard with member Chris Kern & Board member Linda Stout
Tony Bryan with Board member Patrick Culhane

Thank you to our speakers and members for another year of meaningful conversations and professional excellence!

05/26/2026

Congratulations to this year's college scholarship recipients! Made possible by donors committed to increasing access to education, $95,930 in scholarship funding will support 16 students from across Brevard County.

These investments in education create opportunities for students today while strengthening the talent, leadership, and capacity that shape our community’s future. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and wishing them continued success.

Read more about the 2026 cohort: https://cfbrevard.org/16-brevard-college-students-awarded-more-than-95k-in-scholarships/

05/19/2026

In 2025, 75 nonprofits serving Brevard received funding through our Competitive Grants-Brevard program.

Don't miss the deadline! Access the grants portal and complete your application today: https://cfbrevard.org/grants/online-grants-portal/

05/12/2026

Nonprofits are essential to the strength and resilience of our communities—fueling economic growth, strengthening our workforce, addressing critical needs, and improving quality of life across Florida.

Presented in partnership with Community Foundation for Brevard, Space Coast Health Foundation, and Florida Nonprofit Alliance...

"Florida Nonprofits by the Numbers" will illustrate the measurable impact of our nonprofit sector, highlighting county and region-specific data, emerging sector trends, 2026 legislative updates, and more.

Join us on June 2 to discover the challenges and opportunities shaping nonprofits across the state, so we can better serve Brevard. Register today! https://www.flnonprofits.org/events/florida-nonprofits-by-the-numbers--brevard

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1361 Bedford Drive, Ste 102
Melbourne, FL
32940

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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Website

http://www.cfbrevard.org/

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