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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,…
New By-Laws Take Effect
Members of the Foundation voted unanimously at the Annual Meeting on January 17, 2025 to approve a series of By-Law changes that are designed to bring them up to date…
Foundation Issues Record Grant Amount
On January 17, 2025 at the Annual Membership Meeting, the Foundation awarded a record $103,420 to local organizations that serve the citizens of North Port. Recipients included All Faiths Food…
New Board Members Elected
At the 2025 Annual meeting, in accordance with the HCCF By-laws, the Nominating Committee submitted four candidates to be considered for the 2025 class of Directors to serve on the…
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 $625,000 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