Elmore’s Donation Supports 26 Nonprofits with their Immediate Strategic Needs and Long-Term Sustainability
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties today announced a $10.3 million gift from local philanthropist George T. Elmore to support 26 nonprofit organizations with critical resources to meet both immediate strategic needs and long-term sustainability goals.
The George T. Elmore “Impact for Good” Initiative was made possible through the Elmore Impact for Good Fund, held at the Community Foundation. Each of the 26 nonprofits — personally chosen by Elmore — received a six-figure gift structured to maximize its impact. The initiative reflects Elmore’s deeply personal and thoughtful investment in nonprofit organizations that align with his vision and longstanding commitment to community impact.
“This community has given me everything — it’s where I built my business, raised my family, and made my home,” said Elmore. “My hope is that this gift not only says thank you, but also inspires others to keep it going. If we all do a little more good for more people, the ripple effect will be immeasurable.”
Elmore, a longtime philanthropist and Community Foundation Legacy Society member, was also honored as the Foundation’s 2024 McIntosh Award Recipient, which recognizes outstanding community contributions.
An entrepreneur at heart, Elmore founded Hardrives of Delray, Inc. in 1953 and helped pave the roads that shaped South Florida’s growth. As the region developed, Elmore followed in the footsteps of leading local families like the Flaglers, Kenans, and MacArthurs, planting his own seeds of philanthropy. His service on the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors (1984–1991 and 2010–2019) reflects his decades-long commitment.
Today, Elmore continues his philanthropic work alongside his partner, Marti LaTour, who joined the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2024.
“George Elmore’s generosity has shaped our community for decades, and with Marti by his side, his impact continues to grow,” said Danita R. DeHaney, President & CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “The Impact for Good Initiative represents exactly what philanthropy should be—thoughtful, strategic, and deeply human. We are honored to partner with George and Marti in creating a lasting legacy for these 26 nonprofit organizations.”
The 26 recipient organizations include: 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, Baptist Health South Florida Foundation, Boy Scouts of America (Gulf Stream Council), Business Development Board Foundation of Palm Beach County, Center for Technology, Enterprise & Development, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Economic Council of Palm Beach County Foundation, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, First United Methodist Church of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University Foundation (The Runway), Florida Atlantic University Foundation (Brain Institute), George Snow Scholarship Fund, Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, Lynn University, Maltz Jupiter Theater, Palm Beach County Food Bank, Palm Beach State College Foundation, Place of Hope, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, School of the Arts Foundation, South Florida PBS, The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology, United Way of Haywood County, and United Way of Palm Beach County.
