As the first person in my family to pursue higher education, I understand this achievement is not mine alone.
Support Hurricanes Milton, Helene relief efforts through the Disaster Relief Fund
Our office is closed for the holiday from December 25 through January 1, but we are on-call to serve you! Please call 561-659-6800 or email koeltjen@cfpbmc.org to connect with us over the break.
Thank you for giving for good this season!
GIVING FOR GOOD
We lead philanthropy locally, connecting donors to our network of trusted nonprofit partners on the front lines of our area’s greatest challenges.
From housing to mental health, early childhood to education, our grants and scholarships can transform the causes closest to your heart. Join us.
From housing to mental health, early childhood to education, our grants and scholarships can transform the causes closest to your heart. Join us.
Serving Palm Beach &
Martin Counties Since 1972
Philanthropy that goes further, faster.
For more than 50 years, your Community Foundation has been a proud leader in bringing philanthropists and nonprofit partners together to close the gaps on our area’s chronic and current needs. The result? A region on the rise.
This is change for good, forever.
In 50 Golden Years
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$276M+
Distributed in Scholarships & Grants
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13K+
Visionary Donors
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20K+
Grants Awarded
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
A simpler, flexible, and more efficient alternative to creating a private foundation.
Individually Managed Accounts
A win-win for wealth advisors and clients, IMAs create powerful partnerships.
February 11, 2026
13th Annual Founders Luncheon - SOLD OUT
The "Hope for Hunger" Founders Luncheon will celebrate the bold partnerships that are making a difference for residents of all ages in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The event will honor local donors and nonprofit partners working to ensure reliable access to healthy, affordable food.
Join the Waiting ListEvent DetailsAnnual Report
Our 2025 Annual Report captures what was truly our most transformative year yet — when generosity met vision and made history.
Together, we distributed more charitable dollars than ever before and welcomed record-breaking gifts from donors who believe in shaping a stronger, more equitable future for our region.
In the Report’s pages, you’ll find stories of hope, leadership, and the extraordinary power of giving where you live.
Read MoreAfrican American Museum & Research Library (AAMRL)
Join us in supporting an historic initiative to preserve, celebrate, and showcase the rich heritage and contributions of African Americans in our region at the once-vibrant center of Black life: Coleman Park’s own historic Roosevelt High School.
Located on Tamarind Avenue, the AAMRL will become a vital resource for education, cultural enrichment, and research for our community. The project is a collaborative effort among Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County School District, and the Community Foundation.
Bank Of America Announces $500,000 Grant For African American Museum & Research Library Project
Funding will Help Preserve and Celebrate African American History and Culture Across Palm Beach County
Read MoreLearn More About the AAMRL
For the nonprofit North Palm Beach Rowing Club, a planned boathouse is more than a building to store boats. It’s where the club’s young athletes can go work out, gather as a community, and plan for their future.
