This directory serves as a comprehensive guide to philanthropic organizations and foundations operating within Central Florida during the 1997-98 period. It aims to provide essential information for individuals and organizations seeking to understand or engage with the region's charitable landscape. The publication details the scope of giving, areas of focus, and operational details of numerous foundations.

This directory is a specialized reference tool, likely valued by grant seekers, researchers, and community leaders in the Central Florida region. Its utility is directly tied to the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the data it presents for the specified period. As a historical directory, its primary value now lies in understanding the philanthropic landscape of Central Florida in the late 1990s.