Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc
COMMUNITY SERVICE FOUNDATION OF BAY is a private foundation based in Panama City, Florida. It reported 24 grants totaling $107,494 in 2025, all to recipients in Florida.
Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc at a glance
In short: Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc gave $107K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $107,494
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,479
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,875
- Total assets
- $2,145,823
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (5 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that no particular format is required; a written request should include the amount requested and the purpose. Awards may not be used for political lobbying purposes.
- Review Cycle
- The May 1 deadline listed on the 2024 filing is past.
- Deadline
- The May 1 deadline listed on the 2024 filing is past.
- Contact
Application contact: Kerrie Beasley
Mailing address: P O Box 15483, Panama City, FL 32406
Phone: (850) 747-8601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Service ($10K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 24 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2022) to $126K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Service Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $10,000 |
| Tom P Haney Foundation Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $10,000 |
| Rebuild Bay County Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $10,000 |
| Panama City Rescue Mission Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $5,155 |
| Humble House Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $5,000 |
| Beach Care Services Panama City Beach, FL | Qualified Donations | $5,000 |
| St Andrew Christian Care Center Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $5,000 |
| After School Assistance Program Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $5,000 |
| Anchorage Childrens Home Panama City, FL | Qualified Donation | $4,284 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,145,823 | $146,913 | $120,279 | $107,494 | 24 | $120,279 | $146,813 | $103,256 |
| 2024 | $2,127,694 | $94,427 | $139,759 | $126,463 | 20 | $139,759 | $94,427 | $96,202 |
| 2023 | $2,186,402 | $72,673 | $102,686 | $90,748 | 18 | $101,399 | $71,386 | $85,972 |
| 2022 | $2,202,869 | $50,153 | $114,801 | $79,300 | 18 | $106,516 | $46,990 | $94,490 |
| 2021 | $2,277,656 | $550,252 | $128,307 | $109,714 | 14 | $126,012 | $525,257 | $103,643 |
| 2020 | $1,870,772 | $127,402 | $100,803 | $87,000 | 13 | — | $125,255 | $100,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions include providing emergency assistance to residents, serving people facing financial hardship, supporting people with disabilities, and improving educational opportunities. For example, Beach Care Services says it provides financial aid for temporary emergencies to needy Panama City Beach residents; St Andrew Christian Care Center says it serves financially disadvantaged people and meets USDA food-bank requirements; and the Bay Education Foundation says it develops student potential through enhanced educational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $107,494. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,875. Among the largest grants were $10,000 each to Family Service, Salvation Army, Tom P Haney Foundation, and Rebuild Bay County; $5,155 to Panama City Rescue Mission; and $5,000 each to Humble House, Beach Care Services, St Andrew Christian Care Center, and After School Assistance Program.
Panama City Rescue Mission received $5,155 in 2025; it describes its mission as providing an environment where the compassion and love of Jesus Christ can empower people to overcome and prevent life’s adversities. Backpack Blessings received $2,500; it says it provides shelf-stable weekend meals to students in Panama City Beach facing food insecurity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Greg Frith as President, Ami Fulton as Vice President, Ronnie A Weathersby as 2nd Vice President, Carol Husbands Jordan as Secretary, and Rayford L Lloyd Jr as Treasurer.
Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc is led by Greg Frith, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Frith
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Husbands Jordan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rayford L. Lloyd Jr.
Treasurer
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronnie A. Weathersby
2nd Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ami Fulton
Vice President
President → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Charley Gramling (2020–2023) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Jackie Washington (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jerry Sowell (2020–2023) — Accountant
- Former: John Holloman (2020–2023) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Kelly Bonner (2020–2023) — Financial Advisor
- Former: Kerrie Beasley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Laura G. Davidenko (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Margaret Rising (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ted Haney (2020–2023) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Todd Neves (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Vera Lansing (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cindy Reimers (2023) — Director
- Former: Clint Mayo (2023) — Director
- Former: Trey Hutt (2023) — Director
- Former: Shirley Jenkins (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Virginia Whitehorn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ami Fulton-Gast (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Service Foundation of Bay County Inc
How much does Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc give each year?
Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc gave $107K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $126K across 20 grants.
What is Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc's typical grant size?
Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,875, and its average grant was $4,479, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc give grants?
Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Panama City, FL (20 grants) and Panama City Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Qualified Donation" (20 grants) and "Qualified Donations" (3 grants).
Who are Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc's largest grantees?
Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Family Service ($10,000), Salvation Army ($10,000) and Tom P Haney Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc?
Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions include providing emergency assistance to residents, serving people facing financial hardship, supporting people with disabilities, and improving educational opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc's EIN?
Community Service Foundation of Bay County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1681213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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