Working Together to Improve the Quality of Life for Our North Port Neighbors in Need
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Our TSIC Students Shine
“If you change one child, you change the family, community, and eventually, society.” Heron Creek Foundation President, Kevin Smith; Chaz’s Mom, Kellie Lemieux; Scholarship recipient, Chaz LaFlair; Heron Creek Foundation…
HCCF Helps “End Summer Hunger”
Heron Creek Foundation Vice President, Tom Ferris, Financial Officer, Nick Cipolla, AFFB representative Victoria Hasselbring, and HCF President, Kevin Smith participate in check presentation at AFFB headquarters Another outstanding display…
HCCF Sponsors Future Leaders
You may recall that “Take Stock In Children” received a $5,000 grant from the Foundation in 2024 ($1,000 for mentorship fees and $4,000 in scholorship funds). The $4,000 in scholorship funds was subsequently…
2025 Annual Meeting Slideshow
The Executive Committee presented the following slideshow at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Topics included Grant Awards, Membership Update, Financial Report and 2024 Budget performance, the 2025 Business Plan and Budget,…
Welcome to HCCF
The goal of the Heron Creek Community Foundation (HCCF) is to improve the quality of life of the residents of North Port by financially supporting qualified charitable organizations that serve those in need and through other nonfinancial activities.
As of May 18, 2023, HCCF became an independent 501(c)(3) “charitable organization”, which offers a myriad of benefits to the Foundation and the people we serve. For starters, 501(c)(3) organizations are exempt from paying federal income and unemployment taxes, and patrons who donate to them are allowed to claim a tax deduction for their contributions.
Since our founding in 2010, over $732,000 in grants have been awarded to charitable organizations supporting our North Port neighbors in need. In addition, our endowment fund also exceeds $500,000 which will provide ongoing funding for future grants. Beyond financial support, our Foundation has facilitated the collection of tons of food for local food pantries, assisted our elderly neighbors, and helped provide Christmas cheer for deserving children in the community.
Membership is open to all current and former residents of Heron Creek and all current and former members of Heron Creek Golf & Country Club.
Membership Benefits
Sense of Community
You will feel good knowing you are helping to improve the lives of our North Port neighbors in need just outside the gates of our community.
Give with Confidence
You can rest assured that worthy grant recipients have been properly vetted and that 98% of money raised by HCCF goes to local North Port charities and individuals.
Various Ways to Contribute
Your $100 annual membership funds future grants; and/or you can choose to participate in our fundraisers, food drives, and other charitable activities throughout the year.
2024 Year at a Glance