Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc
Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc is a public charity based in Clermont, Florida. It supports charitable work and scholarships connected to South Lake County, working with donors and local nonprofits to address community needs.
Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc reported $1.4M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $1,445,781 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +133.7% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $20,049,212
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,450,471
- +150.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,414,250
- +153.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,100,198
- -42.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2150 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, FL 34711
Website: https://cfslc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc
CFSLC Community Impact Grants
Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
CFSLC Small Grant
Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
CFSLC: Women’s Giving Alliance of South Lake Grant
Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 35 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant funding must benefit residents of the former South Lake County tax district, including Clermont, Groveland, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, and unincorporated areas of South Lake County. Applicant organizations may be based elsewhere if they serve residents in the eligible area. The Frederick W. Detar Scholarship lists Lake and Sumter counties as its geographic scope.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc gives
- Giving fell 53% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2019) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it reported $1.4M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Center for Excellence Clermont, FL | — | $240,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Orlando, FL | — | $80,000 |
| The Neighborhood Center Groveland, FL | — | $62,520 |
| National MS Society Maitland, FL | — | $57,686 |
| Family Matters of Central Florida Clermont, FL | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Verticle Church Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | $24,000 |
| Thrive Clermont Clermont, FL | — | $21,000 |
| Stucky Improvement Group Groveland, FL | — | $20,000 |
| New Beginnings of Central Florida Clermont, FL | Community Support | $14,500 |
| Intnl Found of Christians and Jews Chicago, IL | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,049,212 | $2,450,471 | $2,100,198 | $1,445,781 | Total only | $1,414,250 |
| 2024 | $19,142,546 | $978,006 | $3,670,145 | $618,706 | 18 | $558,068 |
| 2023 | $18,631,354 | $1,689,296 | $1,162,569 | $506,507 | Total only | $951,721 |
| 2022 | $16,635,104 | $4,419,592 | $1,470,970 | $782,566 | Total only | $1,086,671 |
| 2021 | $17,602,287 | $3,315,100 | $2,078,400 | $1,310,698 | 17 | $743,269 |
| 2020 | $14,608,777 | $2,322,171 | $1,080,908 | $385,598 | 18 | $1,686,792 |
| 2019 | $13,321,233 | $1,227,761 | $1,111,654 | $133,656 | 4 | $635,884 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is “serving our community through the connecting of resources and intentional philanthropic giving.” Its stated focus includes community leadership in philanthropy and legacy giving, helping donors make informed decisions, and working with local nonprofits through resource connections, educational opportunities, and grant funding.
Its grant programs include support for basic needs, education, health and wellness, and programs serving women and children. The Women’s Giving Alliance encourages programs that pursue systemic change, creative solutions to critical needs, and measurable impact in South Lake County. The Foundation also offers scholarships; examples listed include support for technical education and apprenticeships and for non-traditional nursing students.
Organizations listed as 2024 grantees illustrate some of the work supported. New Beginnings of Central Florida describes its mission as helping people who have lost jobs and housing through residential, prevention, and outreach programs. Special Olympics Florida describes its work as providing sports training, health services, and leadership development for people with intellectual disabilities. Zion’s Hope describes its mission as Bible teaching, evangelism, and helping people in need.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $618,706. The filing reports no grants in 2023 or 2025. The Foundation’s website describes Impact Grants of up to $25,000 each. The Women’s Giving Alliance reports past awards ranging from $1,890 to $31,749 for 2015–2023.
Among the 2024 grantees, New Beginnings of Central Florida received $14,500, Zion’s Hope received $10,000, and Special Olympics Florida received $8,000.
The Foundation’s grant guidance calls for applicants to provide at least three years of financial and program data, including audited financial statements or a Form 990 for the previous fiscal year. Applicants must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored by one, have an EIN, have an annual operating budget of $3 million or less, and serve South Lake County residents. Applicants must also be able to track use of funds and report program data and impact. The website lists exclusions including endowments, private foundations, fundraising expenses, sponsorships, thrift stores, certain infrastructure improvements, lobbying or advocacy, litigation expenses, individuals, foreign-based organizations, political or trade associations, religious purposes, and medical or scientific research.
The 2026 Women’s Giving Alliance application period shown on the Foundation’s website ran from April 27 through June 8, 2026, and is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paula Hosington as president, Pat Carraciolo as vice president, and Michael Spartz as treasurer. Directors listed are Doneth Rose, Heather Theis, Donald Keene, Erica Cole, Nate Edmund, Debbie Flynn, Jill Ganley, Sheri Spivey, and Merideth Nagel.
Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc is led by Paula Hosington, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paula Hosington
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Michalski
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Keene
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doneth Rose
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Cole
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Theis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Flynn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Ganley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merideth Nagel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Nate Edmund
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Spivey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Spartz
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Simmonds
Immediate Past President
Vice Chairman → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Carraciolo
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Lance Sewell (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Mike Bucher (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Kim Sams (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathy Smith (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Matt Manzari (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Reginald Riley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Becky Elswick (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Starcher (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Wade Boyette (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Mayuski (2020) — Director
- Former: Don Rose (2019) — Director
- Former: Doni Keene (2019) — Director
- Former: James Burks (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Jim Hamilton (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Larry Rescoe (2019) — Director
- Former: Michael Bucher (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael G Horton (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc
How much does Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc give each year?
Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc reported $1.4M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $619K across 18 grants.
How large is Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc?
Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc reported $20.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is “serving our community through the connecting of resources and intentional philanthropic giving.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc?
Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cfslc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc make grants?
Grant funding must benefit residents of the former South Lake County tax district, including Clermont, Groveland, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, and unincorporated areas of South Lake County. Applicant organizations may be based elsewhere if they serve residents in the eligible area. The Frederick W. Detar Scholarship lists Lake and Sumter counties as its geographic scope.
What is Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc's EIN?
Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3343026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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