make an impact
Invest in others
Change the world
Our History
Ready to give and to serve others
The Florida Kiwanis Foundation was created in 1971 by Former Kiwanis Governor Robert Thal. He insisted that Ralph Davis be the driving force behind the formation and appointed him president & the bylaws were approved by International on May 3, 1971.
Our Leadership
Governors, Kiwanians, and community leaders
Ralph Davis served as the Foundation’s first president until formal elections could be held for his successor, which would be J. Walker Field, the first elected president of the foundation in September 1972. Perhaps the hardest working of all was Robert W. Thal who became the second elected president in September 1973.
Our Present
Preparing a legacy of world-changers
Today, the strength and diversity of the Foundation has eclipsed its humble beginnings. We have made giant strides forward in an effort to establish permanency in the development and continuity of our youth leadership programs.
Our Purpose
To leave a legacy for the children
We are dedicated to supporting Florida Youth to ensure a brighter future and leave a legacy for the children.
The Mission
Help children in need
To enable caring individuals, clubs, and divisions to combine their resources of time, talent, and funds to create a greater impact on the needs of children and families in Florida.
The Vision
Leave an example worth following
Provide a well-supported endowment fund capable of fulfilling the needs of children in Florida for all time.
2017-2026
impact numbers
Scholarship Students
Scholarships Awarded
Grants Awarded
Hurricane Relief
funding the future
Supporting Our Communities
College scholarships
These funds exist to propel future leaders forward in their educational pursuits and assist with college tuition and financial aid.
Grants
Matching grants, mini grants, emergency grants, Wil and Rachel Blechman grants, and David and Donna Batelaan grants are available through the Foundation. These grants fund child-focused programs and disaster relief in Florida.
Endowment Fund
Long-term funding to support Service Leadership Programs, scholarships, and Kiwanis Club grants.
Board Members
Officers
Trustees
Ex-Officio – Immediate Past Governor: Tommy Mills
Ex-Officio – Trustee Governor: Linda Skaathum
Ex-Officio – Governor-Elect: Kerri Gordon
Ex-Officio – District Secretary: James Lewis
- Division 1: Terence Brotherton
- Division 2: Keith Forehand, II
- Division 3: Kim Mills
- Division 4: Patricia Hatch
- Division 5: Steve Arrington
- Division 6: Paige Chase-Novak
- Division 7: Allen Whetsell
- Division 8: Dana Cutlip
- Division 9: Richard Scherer
- Division 10: Kathy McDonald
- Division 10:Jennifer Englert
- Division 11: Jason Carey
- Division 12: Mark Lightsey
- Division 13: Jack Turner
- Division 14: Dick Nielson
- Division 15: Adam Harley
- Division 16: Joan Salzberg
- Division 17: Sally Leitzman
- Division 18: Douglas Tucker
- Division 19: John Woolston
- Division 20: Maribeth Lenz
- Division 21: Joel Davidson
- Division 22: Cheryl Horbal
- Division 23: Jan Muenzenmaier
- Division 24: Mark Reynolds
- Division 25: Carmen Calzon
- Division 26: Diana Morrell
- Division 27: Tom Freiwald
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