CLIMATE FIRST FOUNDATION, INC.
EUSTIS, FLORIDA

The First Green Foundation, Inc., originally known as Climate First Foundation, is a recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization established on August 9, 2009. It is dedicated to enhancing community engagement in renewable energy, water conservation, and community-supported agriculture within Central Florida. With offices based in Eustis, Lake County, the foundation operates under the filed number N09000003554. In its mission advancement, the Foundation has awarded numerous grants totaling $54,200 from 2013 to 2015, facilitating projects that produced a minimum of 350 KW of renewable energy annually. Recent notable grants include those for school gardens, Florida Springs Institute initiatives on the aquifer system, and hydration stations promoting reusable water bottle use among students. The Foundation offers community-based initiative grants focusing specifically on renewable energy and related sectors, while currently not accepting applications for solar panel installations. Eligible organizations encouraged to apply are nonprofits, schools, government agencies, and municipalities. As a Gold Participant at www.Guidestar.org and with a reviewed profile on the Central Florida Foundation website (www.cffound.org), the First Green Foundation's financial transparency and organizational credibility can be further verified by interested parties via these platforms. For official registration details or to acquire more information about donor contributions, reach out through the Division of Consumer Services at 1-800-HELP-FLA or visit www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. The organization is led by Lex Ford as President and includes Kenneth E Laroe as Treasurer and Robbie Gossett as Vice President. The Foundation actively promotes new applications under updated guidelines available on their News page, continuing its commitment to local environmental improvements.