Charlotte Community Foundation Inc
Charlotte Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Punta Gorda, Florida, serving Charlotte County. It connects donors and charitable causes, distributing support for local nonprofits and scholarships through endowed funds and competitive grant programs.
Charlotte Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charlotte Community Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Florida. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,226,726
- -46.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,812
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,539
- Total assets
- $24,406,657
- +3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charlotte Community Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 227 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone: (941) 637-0077
Website: https://charlottecf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Charlotte Community Foundation Inc
Charlotte CF Education Fund Grant
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Charlotte CF Leadership Charlotte Grant for Youth
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Deadline not published
Charlotte CF Senior/Elder Support Fund
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Deadline not published
Who Charlotte Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was William R Gaines Jr Veteran Memorial Fund Inc ($497K). Together the top 10 received $958K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 140 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is dedicated to Charlotte County, Florida. Its listed 2026 grant opportunities are for nonprofits serving people in Charlotte County. In 2024, 98% of itemized grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, with 1% each going to recipients in Ohio and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charlotte Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 28 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $401K (2021) to $2.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William R Gaines Jr Veteran Memorial Fund Inc Port Charlotte, FL | General | $497,486 |
| Virginia B Andes Volunteer Community Clinic Charlotte Harbor, FL | Social Services & Welfare, Health & Medical | $110,462 |
| Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens Inc Punta Gorda, FL | General | $101,000 |
| Ann Storck Center Fort Lauderdale, FL | Social Services & Welfare | $50,000 |
| South Florida State College Foundation Inc Avon Park, FL | Health & Medical | $40,253 |
| United Way of Charlotte County Port Charlotte, FL | Health & Medical | $38,000 |
| Charlotte County Homeless Coalition Inc Port Charlotte, FL | General | $36,342 |
| Peace River Wildlife Center Punta Gorda, FL | Social services & welfare, animal welfare, environmental & historic | $33,459 |
| Babcock Neighborhood School Inc Babcock Ranch, FL | Social Services & Welfare | $26,150 |
| Charlotte Local Education Foundation Inc Port Charlotte, FL | Health & Medical | $25,222 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,406,657 | $2,203,730 | $3,148,162 | $1,226,726 | 28 | $647,462 |
| 2023 | $23,581,420 | $8,571,867 | $3,516,005 | $2,283,260 | 46 | $462,039 |
| 2022 | $16,734,505 | $3,115,795 | $3,243,025 | $823,710 | 23 | $252,379 |
| 2021 | $19,872,971 | $1,594,665 | $1,301,711 | $400,944 | 13 | $410,592 |
| 2020 | $18,724,119 | $6,382,722 | $1,657,947 | $841,747 | 30 | $356,630 |
| 2019 | $12,911,085 | $1,369,287 | $1,323,394 | $551,209 | 17 | $429,127 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to foster philanthropy across Charlotte County to enhance our community for generations.” Its website describes its community-foundation role as supporting a range of sectors, including animals, arts, community service, education, the environment, health care, human services, seniors, and veterans.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it awarded scholarships to traditional-age and adult learners and provided facilities for nonprofit education and training. Its 2026 grant opportunities include unrestricted operating support for local nonprofits serving veterans, seniors, or youth; program grants addressing housing insecurity or health care; and education grants for programs serving school-age children.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations receiving support. The William R. Gaines Jr. Veteran Memorial Fund says it honors veterans and first responders. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens says it showcases sculptures and botanicals to inspire creativity. The United Way of Charlotte County says it mobilizes community power to break the cycle of poverty. The Charlotte County Homeless Coalition says it works to alleviate and prevent hunger and homelessness. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing’s itemized grant data lists 28 grants totaling $1,226,726. The grants ranged from $5,250 to $497,486, with a median of $21,539. Separately, the foundation’s 2024 filing narrative reports $1,246,572 provided to 54 nonprofit organizations. The filing also reports $173,851 in scholarships awarded that year.
The largest itemized grants included $497,486 to the William R. Gaines Jr. Veteran Memorial Fund, $110,462 to the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic, and $101,000 to Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens. Other listed awards included $50,000 to Ann Storck Center, $40,253 to South Florida State College Foundation, and $38,000 to United Way of Charlotte County.
The Fall 2026 competitive cycle included unrestricted grants of $5,000 each for organizations serving veterans, seniors, or youth, and program grants of $15,000 each for organizations addressing housing insecurity or health care. The cycle is closed; its deadline was September 29, 2026. The foundation’s website says funding decisions will be communicated in early December 2026. A separate education fund opportunity is listed as active and supports programs such as afterschool initiatives, career development, reading, and feeding programs for school-age children in Charlotte County. Its stated eligibility includes fiscal responsibility and primary service to Charlotte County residents.
For its Spring 2026 cycle, the foundation says organizations were evaluated on financial, leadership, and program strength through an online application reviewed by a committee of community volunteers. That cycle is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Shelley Strickland as CEO and Suzanne Herron as CFO. It lists Jill McRory as treasurer from January to April and chair, Kim Savasuk as immediate past chair and treasurer from April, Robert Peterson as vice chair, and JoAnn Tompkins as secretary from April. Laura Amendola, Reppard Gordon, Deelynn Bennett, and Debra Cooper are also listed as directors.
A 2026 foundation brochure identifies Shelley Strickland as president and CEO, Suzanne Herron as chief financial officer, and Whitney Stout as grants manager. It lists Jill McCrory as board chair, Deelynn Bennett as vice chair, JoAnn Tompkins as secretary, and Kim Savasuk as treasurer.
Charlotte Community Foundation Inc is led by Shelley Strickland, CEO on the 2024 filing; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shelley Strickland
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$179K (2024)
Jill McRory
Treasurer Jan-Apr: Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Treasurer Jan-Apr: Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Amendola
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reppard Gordon
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Cooper
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deelynn Bennett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Herron
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO & Interim Co-Exec. Director, 2023
CFO & Interim Co-Exec. Director → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$58K (2019) → $98K (2024)
Kim Savasuk
Imm. Past Chair:treasurer Apr
Treasurer to March & Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Imm. Past Chair:treasurer Apr, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Peterson
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Secrtry Jan-Mar, Vice President & Secrtry Sept-Dec, 2023
Secrtry Jan-Mar, Vice President & Secrtry Sept-Dec → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joann Tompkins
Secretary Apr
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Ashley Maher (2019–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Lew Bennett (2019–2023) — Imm. Past Chair
- Former: Lucienne Pears (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah Desrosiers (2019–2023) — Secretary July-Aug & Director
- Former: Roger Eaton (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Craig Easterly (2023) — Secretary April-June
- Former: Justin Brand (2023) — CDO & Interim Co-Exec. Director
- Former: Bill Hawley (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: W. Craig Esterly (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Brenda Lynch (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jane Washburn (2019–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mark Draper (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $179K, to Shelley Strickland (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Community Foundation Inc
How much does Charlotte Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Charlotte Community Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 46 grants.
What is Charlotte Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charlotte Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $21,539, and its average grant was $43,812, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charlotte Community Foundation Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does Charlotte Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Charlotte Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Port Charlotte, FL (10 grants) and Punta Gorda, FL (7 grants).
Does Charlotte Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Charlotte Community Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Social Services & Welfare" (5 grants), "Education" (4 grants) and "Health & Medical" (3 grants).
Who are Charlotte Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charlotte Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include William R Gaines Jr Veteran Memorial Fund Inc ($497,486), Virginia B Andes Volunteer Community Clinic ($110,462) and Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens Inc ($101,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charlotte Community Foundation Inc?
Charlotte Community Foundation Inc reported $24.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What does Charlotte Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to foster philanthropy across Charlotte County to enhance our community for generations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charlotte Community Foundation Inc?
Charlotte Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check charlottecf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Charlotte Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charlotte Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0455319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Charlotte Community Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charlotte-community-foundation-inc-morg_d057d12f0f6e4b74a7e8c0aefd786acf
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