Community Foundation of North Central

Name

Community Foundation of North Central

Legal name

Community Foundation of North Central Florida

Website

https://cfncf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Community foundation services
• Donor-advised funds
• Charitable fund management
• Philanthropic advisory
• Nonprofit endowment management

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor Contributions and Charitable Gifts: The foundation receives irrevocable charitable gifts from individuals, families, and organizations to establish named funds. These gifts form the core charitable capital that is professionally invested and distributed as grants.
2. Fund Management and Administration Fees: The foundation earns fees for managing charitable funds, including agency funds, donor-advised funds, scholarship funds, and field of interest funds. A fee schedule is available for fund holders.
3. Professional Investment Management: Funds are professionally invested under the supervision of local, community-based financial experts. Agency funds are pooled with other foundation assets for diversification. Investment returns support grantmaking while preserving funds in perpetuity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Community Foundation of North Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) public charity that stewards charitable funds for individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations across North Central Florida. It manages donor-advised funds, agency funds for nonprofits, scholarship funds, and field-of-interest funds under professional investment oversight, while also operating collective giving programs (Women's Giving Circle, GACAR Giving Circle), planned giving services, and community capacity-building initiatives.

Product overview

Community Foundation of North Central Florida operates as a philanthropic services organization offering multiple giving programs and fund management services. The Foundation provides a platform for collective giving through initiatives like the Women's Giving Circle and GACAR Giving Circle, manages various fund types including Agency Funds, Donor-Advised Funds, and Scholarship Funds, and offers advisory services for Family Philanthropy. Supporting programs include NextGen Changemakers (youth leadership), the Community Indicators Dashboard (data insights), Legacy Awards (recognition), and The Philanthropy Hub (resource center). The organization connects donors with community causes and provides professional investment management of charitable funds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women's Giving Circle: A group of women who combine their resources to address the philanthropic needs of women and girls in the Gainesville community, founded in 2006.
• NextGen Changemakers
• The Philanthropy Hub

Products and services

• Women's Giving Circle A collective giving program where women combine resources to direct grants to nonprofits supporting women and girls in North Central Florida. Members pledge $1,000 annually ($500 for members under 40) and collectively determine grant recipients.
• GACAR Giving Circle A giving circle organized with the Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors that collectively awards grants to local organizations. The circle has awarded three grants since its founding, including $75,000 on the 2026 Day of Impact.
• NextGen Changemakers A leadership development program dedicated to empowering the next generation of philanthropic leaders in North Central Florida, connecting young professionals with peers and community leaders to explore their philanthropic journey.
• Forever Fund (Agency Funds) Professionally managed investment funds for nonprofit organizations, offering fiscal stewardship, pooled diversification, acceptance of unusual charitable assets (privately held stock, mutual fund shares, real estate), and planned giving resources for the agency's donors.
• Family Philanthropy Services Guided philanthropic strategy services for families, including facilitated family meetings, values discussions, and next-generation education on financial and community philanthropic responsibilities.
• Donor-Advised Funds Charitable giving accounts where donors can recommend grants to nonprofits over time, with professional investment management, tax advantages, and flexibility for accepting appreciated assets such as stock, real estate, or closely held business interests.
• Scholarship Funds Donor-established scholarship funds administered by the Community Foundation to support educational opportunities for students in the community.
• Legacy Awards Annual celebration honoring individuals and organizations who have helped move the North Central Florida community forward through philanthropy and legacy giving.
• The Philanthropy Hub A resource center providing tools, education, and capacity-building support for nonprofits and philanthropists in the region.

Quantifiable outcome

• $6 million in grants awarded in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GACAR Giving CirclecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 June 2026GACAR (Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors) Giving Circle is a fundraising group of the Community Foundation, collectively awarding $75,000 in grants to local organizations on the annual Day of Impact. The circle has awarded three grants since its founding.
• North Central Florida Estate Planning CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe foundation works closely with the North Central Florida Estate Planning Council, a professional organization of estate planning attorneys, financial advisors, CPAs, and other professionals who refer clients to the foundation for charitable giving solutions.
• GRACE MarketplaceminorOthersGRACE Marketplace is a nonprofit partner receiving grant funding from CFNCF. GRACE is a one-stop service center for individuals experiencing homelessness, providing meals, shelter, and wraparound services.
• Women's Giving Circle of North Central FloridacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Women's Giving Circle is a special initiative of the Community Foundation that enables women to combine resources and direct grants to nonprofits supporting women and girls. Since 2006, the Circle has invested more than $2.3 million through 130 grants to 50+ nonprofits.
• Barzella Papa (President & CEO)coreOthersBarzella Papa serves as President and CEO of CFNCF. Under her direction, the foundation launched initiatives including the Women's Giving Circle, the Amazing Give, the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, and the Philanthropy Hub. She also serves as current chair for the Community Foundations of Florida.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Community Foundation of Tampa Bay: Regional Florida community foundation operating donor-advised funds, agency endowments, scholarship funds, and giving circles. Direct overlap in services, geography-type, and target donor base (high-net-worth individuals, families, professional advisors).
• Community Foundation of Collier County: Florida regional community foundation offering similar donor-advised fund, agency fund, scholarship, and grantmaking services. Comparable size tier and operational structure to CFNCF.
• Community Foundation of Broward: Florida-based community foundation offering donor-advised funds, agency funds, scholarship administration, and professional advisor partnerships. Comparable services and donor segments as CFNCF.
• The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida: Jacksonville-based community foundation offering donor-advised funds, agency endowments, scholarship funds, and community grantmaking with comparable operating model and Florida regional positioning.
• Central Florida Foundation: Orlando-based community foundation with similar product offerings including DAFs, agency funds, giving circles, and scholarship administration. Comparable scope and target market to CFNCF.
• Community Foundation of Greater Jacksonville: Another Florida-based community foundation serving a defined regional market with donor-advised funds, agency funds, giving circles, and grantmaking. Comparable structure, product set, and regulatory positioning as CFNCF, though serving a larger metro.
• Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Regional Florida community foundation in the Gulf Coast region offering donor-advised funds, agency endowments, scholarship funds, and legacy giving services. Directly comparable operating model and donor segments.
• Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Florida community foundation of comparable scale and structure, offering similar fund types, professional advisor partnerships, and community grantmaking. Comparable AUM tier and operational model to CFNCF.

Broad incumbents

• Fidelity Charitable: Largest national donor-advised fund sponsor with broad investment menu, polished digital platform, and lower-fee structure. Competes with CFNCF for the same donor dollars across all U.S. regions, including North Central Florida.
• Schwab Charitable: Major national donor-advised fund sponsor offering integrated investing with Schwab accounts. Directly competes with CFNCF's DAF offering but at massive scale with broader investment options and national brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/132775353446284
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-foundation-of-north-central-florida/posts/?feedView=all
• Xx.com/thecfncf

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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