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The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc

EIN 27-5098203 · Ocala, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION AT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR OCALA/MARION COUNTY IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING PHILANTHROPY AND STEWARDING CHARITABLE RESOURCES. WE STRIVE TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE MOST PRESSING NEEDS IN OUR AREA, AND TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT CREATE POSITIVE, SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH DONORS, NONPROFITS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS, WE SEEK TO BUILD A THRIVING, INCLUSIVE, AND RESILIENT COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL TO SUCCEED.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
13.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
12
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$119,300, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $2.6 million spent. FUND MANAGEMENTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A TAX EXEMPT, NONPROFIT, PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS DONORS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITY, ONE PASSION AT A TIME. THE COMMON MISSION OF EVERY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE LOCAL AREA. THROUGH FUND MANAGEMENT, THE FOUNDATION HELPS TO ACHIEVE THIS. WHETHER IT IS THE CREATION OF A FUND FOR THE INDIVIDUAL LOOKING FOR A TAX DEDUCTION OR THE NONPROFIT AGENCY THAT IS BUILDING PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS OR EVEN PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF LOCAL NONPROFITS THROUGH GRANTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. SINCE THE FOUNDATION'S INCEPTION IN 2011, NONPROFITS HAVE RECEIVED GRANTS TOTALING $9.9 MILLION. AT THE END OF 2024, THE FOUNDATION WAS MANAGING 59 AGENCY FUNDS, 17 ENDOWMENT FUNDS, 42 DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, 7 CORPORATE ADVISED FUND, 3 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, 1 ANNUITY FUND & 7 PASS THROUGH FUND. RESULTING IN 15% INCREASE OF FUNDS UNDER MANAGEMENT FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
  2. $496,601 spent. NONPROFIT RESOURCE CENTERESTABLISHED IN APRIL OF 2019, THE NONPROFIT RESOURCE CENTER OPENED AS A COLLABORATIVE AMONG THE FOUNDATION, MARION COUNTY GOVERNMENT, THE CITY OF OCALA, AND ADVENTHEALTH OCALA AND THE MARION COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO HELP GROW AND SUSTAIN OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY. THE RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ASSISTANCE OPTIONS TO HELP OUR NONPROFITS BUILD CAPACITY AND BECOME SUSTAINABLE WHICH INCLUDES; BOARD DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, PR & MARKETING COUNSELING, VIDEO TRAINING SPONSORED BY COX COMMUNICATIONS, FINANCE & ACCOUNTING COUNSELING, GRANT SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROLLINS COLLEGE CRUMMER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, MINI TRAINING SEMINARS & STRATEGIC & SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING. ALL RESOURCES FOLLOW THE FOUNDATION'S ROADMAP TO SUCCESS WHICH IS A COMPILATION OF STANDARDS DESIGNED TO ENSURE EACH NONPROFIT OPERATES LIKE THE BUSINESS IT IS. SOME OF THE KEY AREAS IN THE ROADMAP ARE; EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND MORE.
  3. $3,365 spent. ESTATE PLANNING COUNCILTHE ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL PROVIDES A SOURCE OF EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION, A FORUM FOR NETWORKING AMONG DISCIPLINARIANS WHO PRACTICE FACETS OF ESTATE PLANNING, AND PROMOTES INTERDISCIPLINARY COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION. THE GOAL OF OUR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS IS TO IMPROVE OUR KNOWLEDGE TO RENDER THE BEST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS IN PROFESSIONS THAT DEAL WITH ESTATE PLANNING AND ITS RELATED ISSUES.
  4. $685 spent. NONPROFIT BUSINESS COUNCILTHE NONPROFIT BUSINESS COUNCIL (NPBC) WAS FORMED 14 YEARS AGO AS A PART OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. IN 2016, UNDER PREVIOUS LEADERSHIP, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BEGAN OVERSEEING THE COUNCIL'S OPERATIONS, AND IT HAS CONTINUED TO SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND SINCE THAT TIME. THE NPBC PROMOTES THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF NONPROFITS, STRENGTHENS THEIR CAPACITY IN AREAS OF LEADERSHIP FUNDRAISING, BOARD DEVELOPMENT, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLIANCE, AND PROVIDES FOR MUCH-NEEDED COLLABORATION AND PHILANTHROPIC EDUCATION. CURRENTLY THE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP IS MADE UP OF OVER 180 NONPROFITS GOVERNED BY A STEERING COMMITTEE OF NONPROFIT LEADERS REPRESENTING SEVERAL DIFFERENT NONPROFIT SECTORS. THE NPBC HAS THEIR OWN PROGRAMMING RUN BY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WHICH INCLUDES: GUIDE TO CHARITABLE GIVING, MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS, & YOUTH PHILANTHROPY IN ACTION (YPIA).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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