Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation

05/07/2026

Thank you to the Florida Philanthropic Network (FPN) for acknowledging our work - We’re Here for Good! Our work is amplified through our FPN membership. If you are a Florida foundation or funder, please consider joining us and other foundations across Florida - Building Philanthropy to Build a Better Florida.

Today we are spotlighting the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, a long-time FPN member that is building the future of Central Florida. Their new home, The Edyth in Winter Park, serves as a landmark for collaboration, a place where nonprofits can gather, learn, and grow.

Under the leadership of President and CEO David Odahowski, the foundation continues the legacy of its founder, Edyth Bassler Bush, by prioritizing:

✅ Needy children and families
✅ Human services and health care
✅ Strengthening nonprofit management

Between providing $36,000 for bionic arm assessment rooms at Limbitless Solutions to also leveraging a 36:1 impact ratio with Delivering Good, they are making every dollar count. 💸📈

We are so proud to have EBCF in our network! Drop a ❤️ to show some love for the incredible work they do in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Lake counties.

03/12/2026

Winter Park Institute invites you to a special evening with former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Secretary Rice will join us for a thought-provoking conversation on leadership, global affairs, and what it means to live well together in a complex and changing world. Hosted by the Winter Park Institute, an independent nonprofit dedicated to bringing world-class thinkers to Central Florida, the event is part of the Institute’s ongoing exploration of Human Flourishing: How We Live Well Together. Tickets and more information: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/a-conversation-with-secretary-condoleezza-rice/

11/06/2025

We are delighted to support the UCF College of Medicine and its aerospace medicine program, with a three year $600,000+ commitment to an international space health symposium. This “reach for the stars” grant will launch the University of Central Florida on a new trajectory of innovation, research and education. It will also secure the future of Florida as the “Space State.” Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Florida Philanthropic Network

11/01/2025

Welcome to the UCF College of Medicine Dr. Powers and Dr. Fogerty. It’s an exciting time for University of Central Florida as it 🚀 launches a new space health program. It will put UCF on a new trajectory of discovery and innovation. 💫
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

UCF space medicine initiatives are taking off! 🚀

As humans prepare for longer missions to the moon, Mars and beyond, the UCF College of Medicine is charting the new frontier in healthcare, exploring how factors like microgravity, radiation and isolation impact the human body. That knowledge can then be used to drive innovation into diagnostics, treatment and disease prevention for patients on earth.

As part of that effort, two internationally known aerospace medicine experts recently joined the medical school’s faculty as part of a new UCF center that will lead research and technology development for improving health in extreme environments such as space.

Dr. William (Ed) Powers joins UCF after serving as director of flight medicine for Axiom Space and former chief of NASA’s Medical Operations Branch, where he was the primary medical support physician for six shuttle missions and four Soyuz missions launched from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station.

Dr. Jennifer Fogarty was chief scientist for NASA’s Human Research Program, where she led efforts to reduce the health risks of space travelers, including those traveling to Mars.

Learn more about the new faculty joining UCF and how aerospace medicine can help us here on Earth at: https://med.ucf.edu/news/ucf-space-medicine-initiatives-are-taking-off/

10/31/2025

Dean Anil Menon is transforming the Crummer Graduate School of Business, our community, the state of Florida and the international reputation of Florida. Proud tradition and bright future for Rollins College and the Roy E. Crummer Graduate School of Business. Florida Chamber of Commerce Orlando Economic Partnership Winter Park Chamber of Commerce

10/30/2025

Dr. Diebel Sr. and his wife Cindy are true philanthropist. They have taken tragedy and turned it into triumph improving the human condition. This University of Central Florida Honorary Alumni award is well deserved. Grace Medical Home, UCP of Central Florida

The College of Medicine congratulates and thanks Dr. Donald Diebel Sr., who was recently honored with UCF’s John C. and Martha Hitt Honorary Alumni Award...

10/09/2025

Florida’s Future: Innovation, Talent, Leadership. Hear from President & CEO Mark Wilson as he shares how Florida is building the workforce and economy of tomorrow on the Florida Business Minds podcast by .

Listen to the full episode: https://rb.gy/a0odv7.

10/09/2025

Orlando Family Stage is inviting audiences to a spooky, laugh-filled adventure with "Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium." Packed with catchy songs, eerie twists and plenty of heart, this family-friendly show explores what bravery means for young people today, from speaking up and stan...

10/09/2025

09/15/2025

The meaning of philanthropy is - the love of mankind. Philanthropy is also - the love of connection. The Florida Philanthropic Network loves connecting with people. If you are a funder, you will love connecting with people who love - Doing Good!

😁 That’s the smile of someone who knows the power of connection! Joining our network means more than membership, it’s being part of a community that learns together, collaborates boldly, and celebrates impact across Florida.

Ready to smile with us? Learn more about joining: https://www.fpnetwork.org/Join