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- The Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland was founded in 1997 by a group of 18 Lakeland residents, led by Jack Grady. After meeting with President of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and hearing of their success, a steering committee was formed to execute a feasibility study.
- The study showed that Lakeland is a city blessed by people who believe in giving back to the community, and that the creation of the Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland would only enhance that spirit. It was decided that the most efficient way ensure the building of the best Foundation was to affiliate with the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay until the CFGL was ready to operate independently.
- The plan was for the CFGL to remain an affiliate until $10 million in assets were acquired, which, based on the rate of growth of other foundations, was determined to be approximately five years. The Lakeland community was unbelievably receptive to the Community Foundation, however, and in a little over a year, the goal of $10 million in assets was reached.
- In July 2000, the CFGL received IRS non-profit status, and was touted as the fastest-growing community foundation in the Southeast
- Since our founding 10 years ago, the CFGL has distributed more than $65 million to charitable projects in our community!
- Dedicated to strengthening the quality of life throughout the community, the CFGL works to encourage charitable giving in all of Polk
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