Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc
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Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc at a glance
In short: Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc gave $32K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- +118.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,000
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $1,671,721
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Garden of Joy on the Circle ($20K). Together the top 2 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc gives
- Giving grew 307% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $32K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garden of Joy on the Circle Sebring, FL | — | $19,646 |
| Highlands County Schools Highlands County Schools - Various Sebring, FL | ARTS | $12,354 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,671,721 | $745,673 | $659,668 | $32,000 | 2 | $76,382 |
| 2023 | $1,531,371 | $1,126,691 | $619,287 | $14,659 | 1 | $28,957 |
| 2022 | $944,529 | $727,364 | $697,047 | $18,245 | 1 | $15,439 |
| 2021 | $1,045,364 | $584,711 | $523,140 | $7,866 | 1 | $36,935 |
| 2020 | $924,744 | $547,697 | $454,647 | $32,294 | 3 | $35,392 |
About Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc is a public charity, based in Sebring, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $76K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc is led by Kevin J. Roberts, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin J. Roberts
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth H. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Jernigan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Salinder
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laketra Hills
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Keiber
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Zeegers
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ansley Woods
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Roberts
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason C. Biance
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Cox CPA
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Schommer
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy Hensley (2020–2021) — Immediate Pa
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc
How much does Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc give each year?
Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc gave $32K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc?
Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $746K.
Where does Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc operate?
Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc's EIN?
Champion for Children Foundation of Highlands County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0444941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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