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Focus Areas
Financial StabilityEducationHealthBasic NeedsALICE
Who They Fund
local communities (geographic)underserved/vulnerable community membersgeneral public/community residents
Funding Style
community-focused grantsdirect service supportprogrammatic/community investments
Topics
community health and wellbeing
About Heart of Florida United Way
Heart of Florida United Way Inc. directs large community-benefit grants to organizations serving Central Florida’s basic needs, education, health, and financial stability priorities. In the recent grants list, its largest award went to The Sharing Center for $1,092,743, followed closely by New Image Youth Center at $1,076,658 and Valencia College at $1,000,000. Those grants point to a funder that works through established local partners rather than individuals, using charitable dollars to support services, education pathways, and community response infrastructure. The pattern is visible across other major awards as well. AdventHealth Foundation Central Florida received $800,000, Foundation for Foster Children Inc. received $250,000, and Community Coordinated Care for Children received multiple substantial grants over several years. Other recurring recipients include Coalition for the Homeless, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Salvation Army branches, City Year Orlando, and Osceola County Council on Aging. The foundation’s giving is tied to local service delivery and community programs, with funding used to support direct services, partnerships, and measurable community outcomes across the Orlando-area region.
What Heart of Florida United Way Funds
Basic needs appear in several large awards tied to housing, food, and emergency support. The Sharing Center received $1,092,743 for community benefit, while Coalition for the Homeless received $214,492 in 2025 and $171,759 in 2023. Education is another clear emphasis. Valencia College received $1,000,000, and City Year Orlando received $200,000 in 2023 and $100,387 in 2025. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida also received repeated support, including $209,372 in 2023, $190,747 in 2024, and $136,192 in 2025. Health-related grantmaking includes support for care and family services. AdventHealth Foundation Central Florida received $800,000 in 2024, Catholic Charities of Central Florida received $195,498 in 2025, and Harbor House received $117,112 in 2024 and $103,696 in 2023. These awards align with the foundation’s stated priorities in health and community support.
How Heart of Florida United Way Gives
Typical grants cluster around a median of $50,000, with a lower quartile of $16,439 and an upper quartile of $86,233. The recent list also shows a wide spread above that range, including several six- and seven-figure awards for major community partners. That mix suggests a combination of smaller operating support and larger strategic investments. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Community Coordinated Care for Children, Coalition for the Homeless, The Sharing Center, Salvation Army of Orange County, City Year Orlando, Second Harvest Food Bank, Harbor House, and Osceola County Council on Aging. The foundation is a United Way organization, and its active programs show both direct community investments and administered public funds.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.4M
Total Assets
$51.1M
Total Revenue
$21.8M
Total Expenses
$22M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $16K and $86K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$16K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$86K
Geographic Reach
Local3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
JEFFERY HAYWARD
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