Every Polk County nonprofit. Every live sponsorship. One place.
A free, curated directory of every verified 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) in Polk County, paired with live sponsorship opportunities posted by the nonprofits themselves. Built and maintained by Summit Labs as civic infrastructure. We never touch the money.
Upcoming opportunities
Events posted by Polk County nonprofits, looking for sponsors right now.
Swan Derby
The Swan Derby is a family-friendly fundraiser supporting Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, held annually at Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. This event combines lively entertainment with the excitement of competitive racing, promising a memorable experience for all while providing essential healthcare to the medically underserved in our community.
Language & Literacy Academy for Learning 1st Annual Bowling Tournament
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Language & Literacy Academy’s 1st Annual Bowling Tournament! This tournament is all about raising funds to support special education during Autism Awareness month. Every sponsorship and ticket will aid in the expansion of our building to continue our mission of supporting students with special needs.
Teacher of the Year Breakfast
The annual Teacher of the Year Breakfast honors exemplary Polk County educators in front of the district superintendent, school board, community leaders, and press. Sponsors benefit from exposure to 650+ attendees and coverage in The Ledger and LKLDNow.
Find your cause
1,833 verified Polk County nonprofits, organized by what they do. Click into any cause to filter the directory.
Browse Polk County by city
Every nonprofit and live sponsorship event, sliced by where they operate. Useful when you give locally or sponsor in a specific community.
Featured Polk County nonprofits
A small selection from the directory — verified, locally rooted, currently posting events or actively seeking partners.
Florida Southern College
Florida Southern College prepares students through dynamic engaged learning to make a positive and consequential impact on society. The private college in Lakeland offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. The college also preserves the world-renowned Frank Lloyd Wright campus and visitor program.
Toastmasters International 2262 Lakeland Toastmasters
Lakeland Toastmasters Club 2262 provides a supportive community space for members to practice public speaking, build leadership skills, and develop confidence. The club meets regularly in Lakeland, Florida to help people overcome communication challenges and achieve personal and professional growth through structured speeches, evaluations, and peer feedback.
Toastmasters International Keynotes And More Advanced
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The Keynotes and More Advanced club chapter helps speakers develop skills in delivering keynote addresses, specialized presentations, and workshops through supportive peer learning and evaluation.
Free for everyone, end to end.
Two paths, same outcome — local nonprofits and local givers, finding each other without intermediaries.
Get found by Polk County givers.
- 01Claim your nonprofit
Search for your organization in our pre-loaded directory of 1,833 verified Polk County 501(c)(3)s. Submit a claim — admin reviews within two business days.
- 02Post sponsorship events
Add your event with date, audience size, cause area, and clear sponsorship tiers — cash, in-kind, or both. Drafts save automatically; publish when ready.
- 03Receive interest, reply directly
When a sponsor expresses interest you get an email and an inbox entry. The exchange stays out of the conversation — you and the sponsor work out the logistics.
Find causes that match your priorities.
- 01Build a sponsor profile
Tell nonprofits what you fund, the causes you care about, and your typical giving range. Visibility settings let you stay private if you'd rather.
- 02Browse curated opportunities
Filter by cause area, event type, or sponsorship tier. Every nonprofit is cross-checked against the IRS Business Master File; state-level checks are on the roadmap.
- 03Express interest, talk directly
Pick the tier that fits and add a short note. The nonprofit is notified instantly and reaches out by email. Non-binding — it's the start of a conversation.
Built on public records, with verification you can audit.
Every nonprofit is cross-checked against the IRS Business Master File and shows its filing data on the profile. State-level checks (FDACS, Sunbiz) are next on the roadmap.
Polk County’s sponsorship exchange is free for everyone, both sides.
Two minutes to claim your nonprofit, or to build a sponsor profile. We never touch the money, never sell data, never run ads. Maintained by Summit Labs as civic infrastructure.