Central Florida Foundation Inc
91% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Central Florida Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Orlando, Florida, registered in 1993, with $9,187,304 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
800 N Magnolia Ave Ste 1700, Orlando, FL, 32803 EIN 59-3182886 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$9.2M
▼ 35.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$12.1M
Net assets
$96.0M
Employees
11
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $8 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Central Florida Foundation Inc: 91% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating95 mo reserves · -32% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Central Florida Foundation Inc: 95 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Central Florida Foundation Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Central Florida Foundation Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
As central florida's community foundation, we focus on building community by building philanthropy.
What they do
The foundation stewards charitable funds for individuals, families, businesses, governments and organizations to help them address the social issues that matter most to them in central florida and beyond. this program also helps people to consider their legacy and how it will live on after their passing to improve the quality of life in central florida.
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Contact & location
- Address
- 800 N Magnolia Ave Ste 1700, Orlando, FL, 32803
- City
- Orlando
- State
- Florida
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $13.5M (FY2014) to $9.2M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.7MNet assets $96.0M
Operating margin
-32.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$98.7M
Total liabilities
$2.7M
Net assets
$96.0M
Salaries & benefits
$1.4M
12% of expenses
Board members
20
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,187,304▼35.0% | $12,142,782▼34.3% | $96,018,366▼7.0% | $98,712,106▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $14,130,780▼84.5% | $18,487,035▲127% | $103,234,032▼23.6% | $109,298,964▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $91,058,619▲1061% | $8,148,913▲18.4% | $135,098,973▲73.0% | $137,928,112▲71.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,840,274▲25.6% | $6,880,902▼25.6% | $78,107,052▲27.8% | $80,276,418▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,242,122▼37.0% | $9,248,909▲16.1% | $61,125,860▼10.1% | $63,523,372▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $9,906,433▲9.3% | $7,964,365▼3.2% | $67,974,434▲4.1% | $70,242,598▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $9,064,170▲18.3% | $8,228,266▲4.0% | $65,307,458▲5.4% | $68,136,023▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,658,990▼10.3% | $7,912,714▲33.4% | $61,979,234▲3.1% | $65,528,447▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $8,533,856▼36.9% | $5,932,359▲12.6% | $60,136,817▼2.6% | $62,127,373▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $13,528,617 | $5,268,607▼12.2% | $61,725,672▲15.1% | $63,304,847▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,998,021▼1.0% | $53,610,707▲3.4% | $55,157,448▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,060,856▲36.2% | $51,861,990▼0.4% | $53,535,979▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,449,149 | $52,045,069 | $53,459,724 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Mark Brewer — $216,328 (1.78% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Brewer | President/ceo | 50 | $216,328 |
| Meghan Warrick | Evp/cfo | 40 | $131,634 |
| Nicole Donelson | Vice President of Philanthropy | 45 | $127,391 |
| Sandi Vidal | Vp of Community Strategies | 45 | $119,860 |
| Achal Aggarwal | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ashley Hill | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Avani Desai | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carlos Carbonell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Eddie Fernandez As of 0523 | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Giti Khalsa | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John Martinez | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Jorge Martinez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Karla Muniz As of 0523 | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kay Rawlins | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Peter Hilera As of 0523 | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rebecca True | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Panepinto | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Roi Ewell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sean Demartino | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Shari Dingle Constantini | Secretary | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Capfinancial | Investment Mgmt | $114,970 |
Grants received · $8.8M total
50 grants to Central Florida Foundation Inc totaling $8.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios Education Foundation | See part iv | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $175,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $128,350 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | To establish the myvillage project central florida community fund | 2023 | $90,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Support | 2023 | $6,250 |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | To support economic mobility | 2022 | $2,400,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $91,632 |
| Helios Education Foundation | See part iv | 2022 | $50,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To be directed to the disaster recovery focus fund for hurricane ian relief. | 2022 | $20,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $9,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | In support of planned parenthood | 2022 | $6,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,108 |
Grants made · $9.4M in FY2023
143 grants totaling $9.4M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Central Florida Foundation Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Community & Youth Trust Inc | — | $3,896,363 |
| Coalition For the Homeless of Central Florida Inc | — | $397,872 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | — | $355,608 |
| Black Business Community | — | $342,700 |
| Orange County School Readiness Coalition | — | $320,878 |
| Community Coordinated Care For Children Inc | — | $242,236 |
| Innocent Lives Foundation | — | $209,540 |
| Project Opioid Initiative Inc | — | $136,500 |
| Holden Heights Community Development Corporation | — | $125,000 |
| 26 Health Inc | — | $124,105 |
| New Image Youth Center Inc | — | $120,000 |
| Mary Lee Depugh Nursing Home Association Inc | — | $102,407 |
| Project Opioid Cfl Inc | — | $100,100 |
| Anti-predator Project Inc | — | $95,245 |
| The Finley Project Inc | — | $86,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Central Florida Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Central Florida Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-3182886, based in Orlando, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Central Florida Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Central Florida Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-3182886.
- How much revenue does Central Florida Foundation Inc report?
- Central Florida Foundation Inc reported $9,187,304 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Central Florida Foundation Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Central Florida Foundation Inc spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Central Florida Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Central Florida Foundation Inc C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Central Florida Foundation Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Central Florida Foundation Inc's latest Form 990 is $216,328, paid to Mark Brewer (President/ceo).
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Data for Central Florida Foundation Inc (EIN 59-3182886) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.