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Central Florida Foundation Inc

EIN 59-3182886 · Orlando, 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

AS OUR REGION'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION SERVES AS A LAUNCHPAD FOR HIGH-IMPACT PHILANTHROPY THROUGH THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF HEAD, HEART AND DOLLAR, TARGETING TODAY'S MOST CRITICAL CHALLENGES.

Income
$14.7 million
Spending
$8.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 63%
Employees
13
Volunteers
223
Highest pay
$253,111, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, 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 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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 April 30, 2026, 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 (5)
  1. $6.1 million spent. THE FOUNDATION GAVE GRANTS TO 350 NONPROFITS FOR A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA AND ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THESE GRANTS HELP TO ADDRESS A VARIETY OF NEEDS FROM THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF NONPROFITS TO ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF THE MOST PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES. THE GRANT-MAKING PROGRAM INCLUDES AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FURTHERING THEIR EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION, UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS LOCALLY AND BEYOND.
  2. $678,886 spent. 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 ESTABLISH A MEANINGFUL LEGACY THAT ALSO IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
  3. $280,298 spent. RALLY: THE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACCELERATOR COMBINES EXPERIENCE, MENTORSHIP, RESOURCES, COMMUNITY, NETWORKING, AND FUNDING TO HELP EARLY-STAGE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS DEVELOP THEIR IDEAS AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE VENTURES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $72,102 spent. NONPROFIT SEARCH IS AN ONLINE SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF PROFILES WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY NONPROFITS AND VALIDATED BY FOUNDATION STAFF. OUR NONPROFIT SEARCH IS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE EASILY FIND NONPROFITS IN ORDER TO MAKE STRONGER GIVING DECISIONS. IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY, CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION WAS ONE OF THE PIONEERS OF THIS RESOURCE AND WAS ONE OF THE FIRST IN THE COUNTRY TO USE IT.
  5. (EXPENSES $ 72,102 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0)(REVENUE $ 0) NONPROFIT SEARCH IS AN ONLINE SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF PROFILES WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY NONPROFITS AND VALIDATED BY FOUNDATION STAFF. OUR NONPROFIT SEARCH IS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE EASILY FIND NONPROFITS IN ORDER TO MAKE STRONGER GIVING DECISIONS. IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY, CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION WAS ONE OF THE PIONEERS OF THIS RESOURCE AND WAS ONE OF THE FIRST IN THE COUNTRY TO USE IT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 April 2026.

    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 August 1993.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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