Charlotte Community Foundation Inc
The Charlotte Community Foundation (CCF) is a tax-exempt public charity and community foundation dedicated exclusively to Charlotte County, Florida. Founded in 2004, CCF operates as a philanthropic intermediary that connects donors with local charitable causes. The organization functions as a "savings account for Charlotte County," pooling permanent capital and distributing proceeds as grants and scholarships to support local nonprofits and community members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.4M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-46.3% YoY
Grant Count
28
-39.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-11.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To foster philanthropy across Charlotte County to enhance our community for generations.
CCF supports all sectors of the community, including animals, the arts, community service organizations, education, the environment, health care, human services, seniors, and veterans. The foundation prioritizes building endowment and permanent community capital to meet current and future needs in Charlotte County.
Grantmaking
CCF administers multiple grant programs:
Grant Types
How to Apply
**Eligibility Requirements:**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Charlotte County, Florida. All grant funding must be used within Charlotte County, though grantee organizations do not need to be headquartered there.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $24,406,657 (as of 2024)
Annual Giving & Revenue:
- Total revenues (2024): $2,203,730
- Total expenses (2024): $3,148,162
- Total giving (2024): $1,452,580
Grant Distribution (2024):
- Grants to nonprofits: $1,246,572 to 54 organizations
- Scholarships: $173,851
Historical Impact: Over 20 years, CCF has granted $13 million to nearly every local nonprofit and $1.2 million in scholarships.
Staffing: 9 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,406,657 | $23,581,420 | $16,734,505 |
| Revenue | $2,203,730 | $8,571,867 | $3,115,795 |
| Expenses | $3,148,162 | $3,516,005 | $3,243,025 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $647,462 | $462,039 | $252,379 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Charlotte Community Foundation Inc
Charlotte CF Education Fund Grant
CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Charlotte CF Leadership Charlotte Grant for Youth
CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Charlotte CF Senior/Elder Support Fund
CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Dr. Shelley Strickland: CEO
- Whitney Stout: Grants Manager
- JoAnn Tompkins: Board Secretary (chairs the Spring 2026 Grants Cycle)
Historical leadership includes Vernon Peeples, Leo Wotitzky, and Dr. Carolyn Freeland, who were instrumental in establishing CCF as a community-wide foundation in 2004.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA AMENDOLA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REPPARD GORDON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KIM SAVASUK | IMM. PAST CHAIR:TREASURER APR 2024 | 5 | — |
| JILL MCRORY | TREASURER JAN-APR: CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ROBERT PETERSON | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JOANN TOMPKINS | SECRETARY APR 2024 | 5 | — |
| DEELYNN BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DEBRA COOPER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUZANNE HERRON | CFO | 40 | $97,991 |
| SHELLEY STRICKLAND | CEO | 40 | $178,923 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Spring 2026 Grant Cycle:** CCF doubled the amount of funding available for unrestricted grants, offering $160,000 in awards. The application cycle closed with award recipients to be announced in April 2026.
CCF announces competitive grants cycle awardees - Florida Weekly**Fall 2025 Grant Cycle:** CCF opened a competitive grants cycle in Fall 2025.
CCF announces competitive grants cycle awardees - Florida Weekly**Community Impact Funds Expansion:** CCF introduced a new opportunity for community members to establish named, permanent endowed funds starting at $5,000, which can be funded over time or through monthly giving.
**Professional Advisor Resources:** CCF has expanded resources for professional advisors, including information on charitable planning strategies and upcoming legislative changes affecting philanthropy.
**Joint Programming:** CCF partnered with the Charlotte Estate Planning Council for a luncheon on philanthropic planning strategies (November 12, 2025).
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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