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Community Foundation for Brevard Inc

EIN 59-2114988 · Melbourne, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND SUPPORT POWERFUL, REWARDING PHILANTHROPY AND ENGAGE IN CIVIC LEADERSHIP TO MAKE LOCAL COMMUNITIES STRONGER AND MORE VIBRANT.

Income
$13.2 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
6
Volunteers
84
Highest pay
$210,263, president/ce

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 186% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 (2)
  1. $3.6 million spent. GRANTMAKING: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR BREVARD ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 150 INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND CORPORATE FUNDS, AND MANAGES MULTIPLE COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAMS. BUILT ON ELEMENTS OF A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND GUIDED BY DONOR INTENT, THE GRANTS SUPPORT COMMUNITY NEEDS AND ISSUES LIKE ARTS AND CULTURE, BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMAL WELFARE, MEDICAL RESEARCH, AND MORE. THE FOUNDATION'S STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ADVISORY COMMITTEES CARRY OUT STRATEGIES AND APPROVE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. GRANTS SUPPORT CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS IN NEARLY EVERY TYPE AND SIZE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION; THE MAJORITY ARE LOCATED IN BREVARD COUNTY, BUT GRANTS CAN BE MADE TO ANY US-BASED CHARITY.
  2. $315,619 spent. ENGAGED PHILANTHROPY: AS PART OF OUR PERSONALIZED SERVICES TO DONORS, WE WORK CLOSELY WITH EVERY DONOR TO CONSULT ON THEIR UNIQUE PHILANTHROPIC NEEDS AND GOALS. OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT IN CREATING STRATEGIC GIVING PLANS, CONNECTING DONORS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND TRENDS THAT MAY INTEREST THEM, AND ENGAGING FAMILY MEMBERS AND OTHER ADVISORS, AS APPROPRIATE. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS REGULAR EVENTS, TOURS, AND WORKSHOPS ON VARIOUS PHILANTHROPY-RELATED TOPICS.

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 December 1981.

    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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