We Can Make Northwest Florida An Even Better Place To Live.
This unique and beautiful place is a region rich with abundant natural resources, secluded Gulf-side beaches, hidden lakes, bayous and rivers and diverse woodlands home to a remarkable wildlife community.
At The St. Joe Community Foundation we consider this area – our home – a treasure that deserves thoughtful stewardship. That’s why we’re investing in the future of the region. We want to be sure that what’s unique stays that way for generations to come. It is our desire to create a legacy of value for each of the many special communities in this wonderful area that we all call “home”.
In 1999, the Northwest Florida Improvement Foundation, now The St. Joe Community Foundation (STJCF), was established. Becoming a 501(c)(3) Foundation in 2001, STJCF was even more dedicated to the ongoing improvement of the quality of life of the people who live, work, and play in Northwest Florida.
- The STJCF grew out of the recognition that select new towns and resorts being created by The St. Joe Company (JOE) will have an immediate and long-range impact on the citizens and towns of the region.
- Funding of STJCF comes from a percentage of the proceeds from sales in specific JOE communities. Proceeds are returned to the communities through grants that contribute to building a healthier future for all of us as our region grows.
- Since its inception in 1999 the STJCF has made more than $15 million in grants and pledges improving the quality of life in the communities it serves. STJCF is a member of Council on Foundations.
STJCF provides charitable grants toward the civic infrastructure of communities in Bay and Walton Counties. The primary focus is on strengthening education, improving healthcare, protecting the environment and supporting local cultural interests. These efforts help build healthy, caring, long-lived communities.
- The STJCF is currently funded by sales at The Retreat, WaterColor, WaterSound Beach and WaterSound West Beach in Walton County. Bay County communities include The Hammocks, Palmetto Trace, Oakmont and Hawks Landing.
- JOE pays to the STJCF one-half of a percent (.005) of the sales price at the time of the initial sale. Subsequent payments continue through recorded deed covenants that require a transfer fee be paid to the Foundation. This percentage is paid to STJCF by the buyer.
STJCF invests this money in the region, adding value because teaching and learning, quality healthcare, parks and recreation, preservation, and cultural experiences are important factors that make communities stronger and improve the quality of life for all.
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