Community Foundation for Brevard is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation based in Melbourne, Florida. Founded in 1981 by community leaders including W. G. "Doc" Strawbridge, the organization serves as a philanthropic intermediary connecting donors with charitable causes in Brevard County. The foundation administers more than 150 individual, family, and corporate funds and manages multiple competitive and non-competitive grant programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51.8M
+30.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+12.7% YoY
Grant Count
88
+8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+3.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Community Foundation for Brevard serves as a leader, catalyst, and trusted resource for philanthropic individuals and organizations to expand, enhance, and sustain Brevard County's quality of life.
Funding Areas:
- Arts and Culture
- Basic Human Needs
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Civic Engagement
- Education Support
- Economic Opportunity
- Environment and Animal Welfare
- Food
- Health and Wellness
- Housing
- Medical Research
- Adult and Family Services
Grantmaking
The foundation administers more than 150 individual, family, and corporate funds and manages multiple competitive and non-competitive grant programs. Typical grant awards range from $5,040 to $1,550,000. The foundation has granted more than $21 million to nonprofits across its funding areas.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Brevard County, Florida. The foundation also reports grantmaking activity in the District of Columbia and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $51,808,614
- Total Revenues: $13,213,253
- Total Expenses: $4,068,772
- Total Giving: $3,229,390
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $39,653,584 (ledger value)
- Total Revenues: $8,559,835
- Total Expenses: $3.72M
Historical Giving: The foundation has contributed over $36 million cumulatively to make positive changes in Brevard communities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,808,614 | $39,653,584 | $34,989,677 |
| Revenue | $13,213,253 | $4,611,989 | $13,189,759 |
| Expenses | $4,068,772 | $3,717,825 | $5,088,609 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,878,923 | $1,211,294 | $870,563 |
| 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
234 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Community Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American National Red Cross ($200,000), Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy ($124,000), Childcare Resources of Indian River ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGING MATTERS IN BREVARD COCOA, FL | HEALTH & WELLNESS | $34,000 |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | OPPORTUNITY & EMPOWE | $200,000 |
| BREVARD ACHIEVEMENT CENTER INC ROCKLEDGE, FL | ARTS & CULTURE | $10,000 |
| BREVARD ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION MELBOURNE, FL | HEALTH & WELLNESS | $28,600 |
| BREVARD COUNTY LEGAL AID INC ROCKLEDGE, FL | OPPORTUNITY & EMPOWE | $6,000 |
| BREVARD CULTURAL ALLIANCE MELBOURNE, FL | ARTS & CULTURE | $60,000 |
| BREVARD HOMELESS COALITION ROCKLEDGE, FL | OPPORTUNITY & EMPOWE | $8,500 |
| BREVARD HUMANE SOCIETY COCOA, FL | ANIMALS | $11,571 |
| BREVARD SCHOOLS FOUNDATION MELBOURNE, FL | EDUCATION | $10,500 |
| BREVARD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC MELBOURNE, FL | ARTS & CULTURE | $11,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Theresa Grimison
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA GRIMISON | PRESIDENT/CE | 50 | $201,250 |
| ELIZABETH O SHORR | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MYLES H WILKINSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER GRIFFIN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANNE J MCPHEE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| AMANDA G SMITH | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LAURA CHIESMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KERI K DONALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIT FISHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBIN L FISHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHIRLEY FRIEDLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS G HOLTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT J NABERHAUS III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLI PECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GINA RALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES F SUPLEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT SORENSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMARA WILSON HARVIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Community Foundation fund?
**Mission:** Community Foundation for Brevard serves as a leader, catalyst, and trusted resource for philanthropic individuals and organizations to expand, enhance, and sustain Brevard County's quality of life. **Funding Areas:** • Arts and Culture • Basic Human Needs • Community Development • Community Health • Civic Engagement • Education Support • Economic Opportunity • Environment and Animal Welfare • Food • Health and Wellness • Housing • Medical Research • Adult and Family Services
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation?
The foundation administers more than 150 individual, family, and corporate funds and manages multiple competitive and non-competitive grant programs. Typical grant awards range from $5,040 to $1,550,000. The foundation has granted more than $21 million to nonprofits across its funding areas. The foundation's staff and volunteer advisory committees carry out strategies and approve grants and scholarships. Grants support charitable endeavors in nearly every type and size of nonprofit organization…
Where does Community Foundation make grants?
Brevard County, Florida. The foundation also reports grantmaking activity in the District of Columbia and New York.
What size grants does Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Community Foundation awarded 88 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community Foundation's EIN?
Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2114988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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