In 1997, the Central Florida Offshore Anglers (CFOA) Directors saw a need for a marine conservation program to support local marine fisheries and charities for children.  The CFOA Central Florida Marine Conservation Corp. (CFMCC) foundation was incorporated in the State of Florida and designated as a 501(c)3 public charity by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); EIN 59-3544792. In 2015, the CFOA membership voted to change the name from CFMCC to CFOA Marine Foundation, Inc., to represent the true connection with CFOA as its charitable arm.

For over 20 years, the CFOA Marine Foundation (formerly CFMCC) has been dedicated to its purpose of improving the health and rehabilitation of our ocean, marine estuaries, and local children welfare organizations. The Marine Foundation has supported many conservation, marine fishery and children organizations including, but not limited to;

• Brevard County/Port Canaveral Artificial Reef Projects
• Indian River Lagoon Clam Restoration Program (University of Florida Marine Bioscience, Whitney Laboratories)
• Dolphinfish Research Program
• Kids fishing clubs and clinics
• Hook Kids on Fishing
• Coastal Conservation Association (CCA)
• Mote Marine Laboratories
• Hurricane Relief Funds for fishing captains in the Keys
• Great Oaks Village residential foster group home
• Edgewood Children’s Ranch

CFOA MARINE FOUNDATION, INC. IS DULY REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS REQUIRED BY ITS SOLITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT.  THEIR REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH64348.  A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR (850) 410-3800 OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA.  REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.  NET PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CFOA MARINE FOUNDATION.  THE CFOA MARINE FOUNDATION IS AN IRS TAX DEDUCTIBLE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION (EIN 59-3544792) AND ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE