Community Foundation Receives Grant

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(Press Release) West Palm Beach, Fla. (February 23, 2026) — The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation has awarded an $8.4 million grant to the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, significantly expanding resources available to nonprofit organizations across the region. The landmark gift will effectively double the Community Foundation’s competitive grantmaking capacity over the next three years, strengthening support for organizations on the front lines. The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community members to address the region’s chronic and emerging issues.

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The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation’s investment reflects a shared commitment to equipping youth and adults with the tools needed to achieve independence and long-term self-sufficiency. Through this partnership, grantmaking will prioritize Youth and Families—supporting leadership development, mentorship, skills training, and families strengthening and preservation, and Economic Opportunity, with a focus on job training and workforce development that drives economic mobility and improves quality of life.

“This partnership with the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation allows us to build on the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties’ strong legacy of local impact,” said Julie Fisher Cummings, Chair of the Community Foundation’s Community Impact Committee. “By providing multi-year support, we can more effectively sustain the small- and mid-sized nonprofits that form the backbone of our region’s nonprofit ecosystem—while responding directly to the priorities our partners consistently identify as most urgent.”

The funding allocation includes: $1.5 million for nonprofits serving the Glades communities of Belle Glade, South Bay, and Pahokee; $3 million for youth and family service organizations; $3 million for economic mobility organizations; and $600,000 for capacity-building grants to strengthen nonprofit infrastructure, leadership, and sustainability. This partnership also deepens the Community Foundation’s ability to provide multi-year funding and capacity-building investments  while encouraging innovative, community-driven solutions.

The Community Foundation is currently in the process of completing its 2026 competitive Community Impact grantmaking cycle, with award recipients to be announced in late Spring 2026. Nearly 500 nonprofit organizations have applied for support, which marks a 20% increase in need from last year. In 2025, the Community Foundation awarded more than $5.6 million in grants to 159 nonprofit organizations across Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Over its 54-year history, it has distributed funding to more than 3,600 nonprofit partners.

“Our competitive Community Impact Grants serve as a lifeline for nonprofits across Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and they are made possible through the generosity of partners like the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation,” said Danita R. DeHaney, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “Each year, the demand for support continues to rise, reaching new levels in 2026. This extraordinary investment helps close the gap—ensuring that organizations in every corner of our region have the resources they need to create lasting opportunity and measurable change.”