A FUN WAY TO SUPPORT THE CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY | |
Tour of Kitchens & Tropical Living
Set for February 10, 2024
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Tickets for the Coral Gables Community Foundation's 15th Annual Tour of Kitchens make GREAT GIFTS!
Guests will be inspired as they visit Coral Gables’ most exquisite private residence kitchens, indulge in bites from the City’s top restaurants, spirits samples and shop curated home goods from local merchants.
Proceeds from the Tour of Kitchens benefit the Foundation’s pivotal outreach efforts including the Culinary Arts program and its students at Coral Gables High School.
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The Community Foundation is privileged to administer the Peter & Kerrin Bermont Charitable Fund. | |
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“I have a lot of confidence in what they do. The leadership is just terrific. ... They make it easy for you to be a part of it. A Donor Advised Fund is only part of what the Coral Gables Community Foundation does. Coral Gables is a nicer place to live because of the Coral Gables Community Foundation.”
-- Peter Bermont, managing partner, Bermont Gold Wealth Advisory
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Working with the Coral Gables Community Foundation is a great way to make the most of your year-end giving and take advantage of tax benefits. | |
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Support the Community's Greatest Needs!
Donate with a Credit or Debit Card!
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Gables Firefighters and Community Foundation Board Distribute Christmas Trees: The Tradition Continues! | |
It was an honor to deliver Christmas trees to our neighbors in Golden Gate and MacFarlane. The Community Foundation thanks the @CoralGablesFire Department for making this possible and Board Member Adriana Verdeja for joining us (pictured below). | |
STUDENTS, SHARPEN YOUR PENCILS NOW | |
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Starting Monday, January 8th:
High School Seniors Welcome to Apply for Community Foundation’s 2024 Scholarships
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SCHOLARSHIPS will be available for high school students graduating from Coral Gables High School and several nearby public schools in 2024. In 2023 the Community Foundation made 96 awards worth more than $400K and students used them to attend universities from Miami to Florida to Harvard and MIT. There are scholarships to support medical studies, golf, football, science, music and more.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Apply starting on Monday, January 8, 2024.
- Deadline is 4 p.m. on Friday, March 1st.
- Scholarship Awards Reception in the first week of May 2024.
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THE COMMUNITY'S GREATEST NEEDS | |
In June the Community Foundation awarded grants to 39 organizations. | |
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Community Giving Program Readies Grant
Applications Starting Monday, February 12th
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The Community Foundation's 2024 Community Giving Program will accept Letters of Inquiry (LOI's) starting Monday, February 12, 2024. You can submit more than one idea, but not more than one per organization will be invited to submit a full application which may lead to a grant. Your programs should benefit Coral Gables and fit within our four focus areas:
- Education
- Arts & Culture
- Environment (includes Resilience, Placemaking and Historic Preservation)
- Social & Health Service
Read more about requirements and deadlines with the link below.
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LEADING A STRATEGIC CONVERSATION ON THE ARTS | |
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Arts Organizations Unite for
2nd Annual State of the Arts in Coral Gables
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Coral Gables-based arts organizations, business, and civic leaders joined an open conversation on December 5, and topics ranged from audience marketing to free expression, as the City listened for input to outline and draft a new Strategic Plan for the Arts. The goal of State of the Arts is to further elevate the cultural profile of Coral Gables, and encourage innovations in public-private partnerships. | |
Coral Gables Arts and Culture Specialist Catherine Cathers, Sanctuary of the Arts Executive Director Rafi Maldonado, City of Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago, Philanthropist and Artist Ray Corral, Coral Gables Museum Executive Director Elvis Fuentes, Coral Gables Art Cinema Director Brenda Moe, Gablestage Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport, Actors’ Playhouse Founder and Executive Producing Director Barbara Stein, Seraphic Fire Board Member Daniel Perron and Coral Gables Community Foundation President & CEO Mary Snow. | |
NEW FUNDS AT CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | |
Three New Donor Advised Funds to Address Community's Most Urgent Needs | |
The Coral Gables Community Foundation is privileged to welcome these fundholders. | |
Zeder
Family Fund
Created by Jon
and Judy Zeder
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MG Developer Charitable Fund
Created by Alirio and
Dorys Martin Torrealba
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Richey Family Charitable Fund
Created by Scott
and Karla Richey
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Is a Donor Advised Fund Right For You? | |
The Coral Gables Community Foundation is at the center of charitable giving in Coral Gables. A Donor Advised Fund offers a simple and tax-efficient way to maximize the impact of your charitable giving. To learn about how you and your family can create a Donor Advised Fund, please contact Mary Snow, President & CEO, by 305-446-9670 or mary@gablesfoundation.org. | |
Rossi, Mejía and Herman Join
Board of Directors of the Coral Gables Community Foundation
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The Coral Gables Community Foundation strengthened its Board of Directors this quarter with the addition of : Laura Rossi, Dr. Alysa Herman and Maria Fernanda Mejia. We are thrilled to welcome them.
Laura Rossi is the Senior VP and Head of Investor Relations & Sustainability at Amerant in Coral Gables. Rossi spearheads Amerant’s relationship with the investment community and rating agencies, as well as their Sustainability program execution and strategy. Additionally, Rossi is a spokesperson for Amerant. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in International Business, from the University of Wisconsin and a Master’s Degree in Finance from Florida International University.
Maria Fernanda Mejía is a Coral Gables resident, and she brings a wealth of knowledge from her experience in corporate philanthropy. Mrs. Mejía was President at Kellogg Latin America between 2011 and 2019. Previously, Maria held a number of internationally based positions at Colgate-Palmolive and Newell Brands in the US, Latin America, Asia and Europe.
Coral Gables resident Dr. Alysa Herman is one of only a handful of Florida dermatologists trained in and experienced with Mohs micrographic surgery, which is the most effective and precise treatment for most types of skin cancer. In addition to managing her thriving private practice, Dr. Herman makes time to help those who could not otherwise afford medical care, traveling annually to countries that have a high incidence of skin cancer and limited access to adequate care and treating skin cancer patients pro bono.
Please join our Board in enthusiastically welcoming Laura, Alysa and Maria Fernanda to the Coral Gables Community Foundation Board of Directors.
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SUPPORTING THE LITERARY ARTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA | |
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Artists Donate Works for ‘Book of Love’
in Support of new Books & Books Literary Foundation
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In response to reactionary book bans and challenges proliferating across the US and beyond, The Book of Love brings together creatives from around the globe to make shoppable, limited-edition prints inspired by some of the most besieged titles. This initiative champions freedom of expression, thought, and access to information—because stories transform the way we see ourselves and the world.
Launched at Design Miami/ and continuing into the new year with an expanding roster of talents, The Book of Love is raising funds for the Books & Books Literary Foundation and its ongoing efforts to support the right to read. The Miami-based nonprofit’s work is needed now more than ever to combat increasing book challenges, bans, and censorship laws that obstruct access to information and, in turn, damage democracy.
The Book of Love is a collaboration among Design Miami/, Anava Projects, and the Books & Books Literary Foundation. Printing and presentation generously supported by Wet Heat Project.
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FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY | |
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ALERT FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Grant size - $25,000-$600,000 per program per year.
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County Offers New Community-Based Organization (CBO) Grant Process:
Applications Due Jan. 31, 2024
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Through the Community-Based Organization (CBO) Grant Program, administered by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Miami-Dade County allocates more than $15 million annually to support human and social services delivered by nonprofit CBOs. Current allocations (FY 2023-2024) support 158 CBO programs.
- CBOs help the County reach residents with important services. Daily, residents benefit from CBO services provided in homes, schools, community centers, churches, parks and more. When a family is in crisis, CBOs are a trusted source of help and information.
- The services CBOs deliver to individuals add up to community-wide problem-solving. CBOs provide jobs and contribute to our economy. They mobilize community resources that add tremendous value to other County investments in our community.
Through January 31, 2024, the opportunity is open for CBOs to apply for funding for the next grant cycle. The selection process is competitive. Initial grant awards are anticipated for one year, January 1, 2025 -December 31, 2025, followed by two annual options for renewal (at the discretion of the County). Eligible nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that provide human and social services in Miami-Dade County are invited to apply. Those challenged to meet application, reporting, or other requirements on their own may partner with another eligible applicant.
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Donate Your Vehicle to Help Coral Gables! | |
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Did you know that your unwanted vehicle could light up the holidays? The Coral Gables Community Foundation Vehicle Donation Program accepts cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles and even boats as an alternative form of giving. We'll use the proceeds raised from your donation to support our grant and scholarship programs.
We handle all the heavy lifting so that you can focus on spending time with your loved ones this holidays season. It's easy!
You will be provided with the proper paperwork and tax receipts for your donation. Simply call or email us to get started! Call 305-446-9670 or email Mary@gablesfoundation.org
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The Coral Gables Community Foundation established the Merrick Society
so that visionary people can preserve key philanthropic activities in The City Beautiful. To find out more, please contact President and CEO Mary Snow at 305.446.9670 or via email mary@gablesfoundation.org.
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The Coral Gables Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
The mission of the Coral Gables Community Foundation is to inspire impactful philanthropy through charitable funds and programs using local knowledge, expertise and trusted relationships.
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