Florida Education Fund Inc
To strengthen the larger community by developing and implementing programs and services that lead to institutional enhancement and greater educational advancement.
Florida Education Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Florida Education Fund Inc gave $191K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,460
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,273
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,000
- Total assets
- $34,925,689
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Florida Education Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atlantic Coast Center of Excellence ($26K). Together the top 9 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Florida Education Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2022) to $193K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast Center of Excellence Ft Lauderdale, FL | To motivate students to prepare for college - see form 990, part iii, line 4b | $26,000 |
| North Florida Center of Excellence Lake City, FL | Same as Above | $26,000 |
| South Florida Center of Excellence Miami, FL | Same as Above | $26,000 |
| Tallahassee Area Coalition Center of Excellence Tallahassee, FL | Same as Above | $26,000 |
| University of Central Florida Center of Excellence Orlando, FL | Same as Above | $26,000 |
| St Petersburg College Center of Excellence Largo, FL | Same as Above | $21,000 |
| Palm Beach County Center of Excellence West Palm Beach, FL | Same as Above | $15,000 |
| Santa Fe Community College Center of Excellence Gainesville, FL | Same as Above | $12,960 |
| Pasco-Hernando Center of Excellence New Port Richey, FL | Same as Above | $12,500 |
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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 | $34,925,689 | $5,616,979 | $4,298,741 | $191,460 | 9 | $1,193,396 |
| 2024 | $30,686,094 | $5,253,062 | $4,484,022 | $176,954 | 9 | $906,637 |
| 2023 | $26,667,726 | $4,839,675 | $4,519,033 | $192,523 | 9 | $162,565 |
| 2022 | $23,479,749 | $5,657,591 | $4,034,650 | $149,223 | 9 | $1,039,529 |
| 2021 | $26,650,472 | $5,520,418 | $4,022,202 | $158,317 | 9 | $1,059,904 |
About Florida Education Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Florida Education Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $34.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $191K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florida Education Fund Inc is led by Lawrence Moreshouse, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence Moreshouse
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$237K (2021) → $296K (2025)
Robert Lnixon
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyra Logan
Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$190K (2021) → $243K (2025)
Natoya Martin
Finance Manager
Accountant → Finance Manager, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$22K (2023) → $92K (2025)
Carolyn Lawson
Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Castell V. Bryant
Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claude Villers
Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dovie Gamble
Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaffus Hardrick
Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philippe L. Villain
Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shandale Terrell
Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Wilson Thomas
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Omobola Olulade (2021–2022) — Controller
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $296K, to Dr Lawrence Moreshouse (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Florida Education Fund Inc
How much does Florida Education Fund Inc give each year?
Florida Education Fund Inc gave $191K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $177K across 9 grants.
What is Florida Education Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Florida Education Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $26,000, and its average grant was $21,273, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Florida Education Fund Inc give grants?
Florida Education Fund Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Florida Education Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Florida Education Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Same as Above" (8 grants).
Who are Florida Education Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Florida Education Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Atlantic Coast Center of Excellence ($26,000), North Florida Center of Excellence ($26,000) and South Florida Center of Excellence ($26,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Florida Education Fund Inc?
Florida Education Fund Inc reported $34.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is Florida Education Fund Inc?
Florida Education Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Tampa, FL. It holds $34.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Florida Education Fund Inc's EIN?
Florida Education Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2783821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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