LEARN ABOUT OUR CURRENT COMMUNITY FUNDS
Our Community Funds, also known as Fund Choice endowments, represent the core of local philanthropic investment. Each fund is established by generous individuals, families, and organizations committed to strengthening our community and ensuring a bright future for generations to come.
These endowed funds support the causes that matter most within our region. As a Fund Choice opportunity, donors may direct their giving to areas that best reflect their philanthropic priorities and values. Once matured, these funds provide enduring resources that continue to meet community needs over time.
Explore each fund type below to learn more and invest in the current funds shaping our community’s future.
A Nonprofit Agency Fund is a powerful way for local organizations to strengthen their future and expand their impact. By partnering with the Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, nonprofits can grow their charitable resources and ensure lasting support for the causes they champion. Whether endowed for long-term sustainability or structured for flexible access, these funds help nonprofits thrive today and for generations to come
In partnership with the Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, Baby Steps is building sustainable funding opportunities to continue this life-saving mission for today’s mothers and for future generations.
Council on Aging’s mission is to Provide Leadership, advocacy, critical support services and an administrative organization on behalf of older persons in Volusia county, Florida, with the purpose of assuring to them the maximum possible independence, dignity, and personal welfare.
Transitioning out of the foster care system can be a challenging time for young people, as they often face various obstacles and limited resources. The goal of Project SELF is to assist them in overcoming these challenges and providing them with the necessary resources for employment and basic needs as they embark on their journey towards independence.
Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity serves the communities of New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater & Oak Hill by helping residents obtain safe, decent, affordable homes through the Habitat home ownership program. This foundation will ensure lasting financial stability, enabling sustained efforts to build affordable housing and foster community growth.
Temple Beth El in Ormond Beach, founded in 1950, has long served as a vibrant center of Jewish life and community connection. The L’dor V’dor Fund, meaning “from generation to generation,” was created to honor and sustain the temple’s rich legacy for generations to come.
The HUB is an incubator for 70 artists, hosts creative events and seeks to expand arts programs to the underserved through scholarships and art instruction. This fund will provide a permanent funding stream to the HUB to support their mission to create community by fostering art, education and a broad range of creative opportunities.
The Jerry Doliner Food Bank services those in need in Volusia & Flagler Counties regardless of religion. The Social Service Council of the Jewish Federation maintains a well-stocked crisis food bank which provides emergency food to people who “fall through the cracks” of the system.
Kiwanis is a global service organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and communities through various projects and initiatives. They focus on areas such as health, education, and community development. This fund is to provide a source of funding, enabling them to expand their impact, support more projects, and ensure the long-term success of their efforts in positively influencing the lives of children around the world.
Volusia County Women Who Care envisions a community where the power of collective giving transforms lives. By uniting generous hearts, they provide vital support to local nonprofits—empowering organizations, expanding essential services, and creating a lasting impact on the well-being of individuals and families throughout Volusia County.
The Workforce Enhancement Fund plays a vital role in ensuring that our workforce remains vibrant, equipped, and ready to contribute to the economic development of Volusia and Flagler counties. By focusing on skill development, the Workforce Enhancement Fund recognizes the importance of equipping individuals with the knowledge and abilities needed to secure stable and fulfilling employment.
A Donor Advised Fund makes giving simple, meaningful, and rewarding. With the support of the Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, you can create a personal charitable fund that grows over time and supports the causes closest to your heart. You’ll enjoy the ease and flexibility of recommending grants whenever you’re inspired, along with the added benefit of immediate tax advantages when you donate. It’s a thoughtful, impactful way to make generosity and impact last for years to come.
A Donor Designated Fund is a meaningful way to ensure lasting support for the causes and organizations that matter most to you. By partnering with the Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, your contributions can provide steady, reliable funding for the nonprofits you cherish. Whether endowed for long-term sustainability or structured for more immediate impact, your generosity helps create a legacy of care that endures for years to come.
To support the legacy of the Barberville Pioneer Settlement.
An anonymous donor created this endowed charitable fund to support the Barberville Pioneer Settlement, a nonprofit historical village museum, providing education of the pioneer lifestyle of our forefathers, through hands on experience, folk life demonstrations, preservation and historical exhibits.
Established by an anonymous donor, this fund helps provide critical funding to Christine’s Blankets. A nonprofit organization that collects and distributes blankets in Volusia & Flagler Counties through several partnerships. Christine’s Blankets was founded with the purpose of providing a sense of comfort to homeless individuals along with a reminder they are loved, even if from a distance.
Every Dollar Gets Empowered
Sustain the great work of the United Way of Volusia and Flagler Counties, Inc. forever. The EDGE fund is a growing endowment whose earnings offset the operating costs of the United Way and help enable 100% of the annual campaign donations to go directly to programs for people in need.
This endowed fund established by a local family supports the Ormond Memorial Art Museum. Established after World War II, the nonprofit organization’s mission to inspiring our community through art and nature while honoring those who fought for freedom.
Providing endowed funding for the support of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park in Flagler County. Featuring formal gardens, a coquina shoreline, hiking and picnic locations, the park offers something for everyone.
This fund secures Flagler Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide safe, affordable housing for generations to come. When you contribute to the endowment through the Community Foundation, you directly build stronger communities and create lasting change—one home at a time.
This fund was established by the estate of Francis B. Gadbois to help sustain the work of the Boys and Girls Club in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
Established by Arlan J. and Dale Horwitz Clayton to create an endowment to sponsor education for students in West Volusia County forever by supplementing their Take Stock in Children (TSIC) scholarships with grants for college expenses such as books, housing and meal plans.
Gilbert Koch established his charitable fund to support The Arc Volusia’s work to provide life changing support to persons with disabilities.
Gilbert Koch established his charitable fund to support The Beacon Center’s work to provide services to survivors of domestic violence and help ensure the safety and justice for all survivors and their children.
When a nonprofit organization invests in its future by opening an endowed agency fund, the Nonprofit Catalyst Fund provides an additional $5,000 to jumpstart their endowment. This boost helps build a strong, lasting financial foundation to support the nonprofit’s mission for years to come.
The Lightnin’ Epton Legacy Fund ensures the long-term sustainability of Provision Packs, securing resources to fight childhood hunger for generations. This endowment provides a steady, reliable source of funding, allowing Provision Packs to continue their mission despite economic fluctuations.
The Ormond Beach Historical Society Endowment Fund provides funding for the sustainability of the organization’s work to preserve and share the rich history of Ormond Beach. The organization was formed in 1976 and has gone on to save and promote some of the most significant historical sites in Ormond Beach including The Casements, Anderson-Price Memorial Building, Nathan Cobb Cottage, Indian Burial Mound, Three Chimneys Sugar Mill Ruins, and many more.
A Field of Interest Fund allows you to make a lasting difference in the areas that mean the most to you, whether it’s education, health, the environment, or another cause close to your heart. With guidance from the Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, your gift supports the nonprofits creating the greatest impact in that field, ensuring your generosity continues to meet evolving community needs for years to come.
Andrea and Larry frank established their charitable fund to help support prevention programs that address the basic needs of food, shelter, health care, education, as well as, keeping family units together.
Through the Flagler Community Endowment, every dollar invested will stay in this community… forever.
This endowment fund was created to combat food insecurity and ensure that every resident of Volusia and Flagler Counties has access to nutritious, reliable food sources. This fund is dedicated to supporting and strengthening local programs that provide immediate food assistance, develop sustainable food systems, and promote food education and self-sufficiency. By investing in long-term solutions, the Community Foundation United Way of Volusia and Flagler seeks to create a healthier, more resilient community, where food insecurity no longer exists as a barrier to well-being and opportunity.
This fund was established in honor of Frances Moulthrop Gordon, a beloved local high school music teacher who dedicated over 30 years to inspiring students through her passion for the arts. Created as a retirement gift, the fund continues her legacy by awarding scholarships to local students pursuing degrees in the arts.
Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, the HELP Fund supports initiatives in Southeast Volusia County that address the needs of at-risk children by helping to break the poverty cycle for homeless and economically disadvantaged students enrolled in the public school system.
This endowed fund has been founded by local philanthropists Larry and Andrea Frank. They have long admired the work of Gloria and Ray Max and sponsored their service of helping families in need of monetary assistance for emergency needs that put at risk the family’s housing, food security, medical, transportation and other critical needs. This endowment fund will help ensure that this crucial service for local families can continue forever.
Today, only 57% of third graders in Volusia County are reading at grade level. We know that third-grade reading proficiency is one of the strongest predictors of future academic success and high school graduation. By helping children read confidently, we are opening the door to opportunity and lifelong success.
The endowment will fund evidence-based programs, materials, and teacher-led initiatives that directly enhance reading and writing skills. With a focus on students who need the most support, it will create annual grant opportunities for Volusia County Schools and other educational partners to strengthen student achievement and educational equity
The United Way Endowment Fund provides long-term, sustainable support for vital programs that improve lives and strengthen communities across Volusia and Flagler counties. By growing this fund, we ensure that future generations will continue to benefit from a strong, resilient United Way dedicated to addressing our region’s most pressing needs.
This fund is dedicated to advancing financial education across our region. This endowed fund supports initiatives that equip individuals and families with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial stability, make confident, informed decisions, and build lasting economic security. By investing in financial literacy—from basic budgeting and credit education to long-term planning—this fund strengthens individual well-being and fosters a more resilient, empowered community for generations to come.
The Community Foundation United Way of Volusia and Flagler counties in partnership with Volusia county has started The Volusia Veterans Support Endowment, which is dedicated to supporting veterans by providing funding to prevent and address homelessness, combat hunger, and meet essential needs. The fund also supports the annual Veteran’s Stand Down event and invests in the professional development of Veteran Service Officers to better serve veterans facing critical challenges.