Floridamakes Inc
To improve the productivity and technological performance of small- and medium-sized manufacturers throughout the state of Florida by providing business assessments, business networks, leadership and workforce training, and in-plant consultative engagements.
Floridamakes Inc at a glance
In short: Floridamakes Inc gave $81K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,716
- +37.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,179
- +37.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,334
- Total assets
- $1,410,311
- -18.2% 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 Floridamakes Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Daytona State College ($23K). Together the top 4 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 22 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Floridamakes Inc gives
- Giving fell 73% 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 $59K (2023) to $861K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL | NSF Award | $22,662 |
| College of Central Florida Ocala, FL | NSF Award | $22,509 |
| St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL | NSF Award | $20,158 |
| Polk State College Winter Haven, FL | NSF Award | $15,387 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,410,311 | $9,488,029 | $9,788,964 | $80,716 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,725,095 | $8,983,137 | $8,776,394 | $58,657 | 4 |
| 2022 | $1,512,406 | $8,574,194 | $8,605,984 | $63,001 | 3 |
| 2021 | $1,478,174 | $9,967,367 | $9,768,990 | $303,574 | 5 |
| 2020 | $795,320 | $7,371,378 | $7,468,552 | $861,141 | 6 |
About Floridamakes Inc
Based on IRS filings
Floridamakes Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $81K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Floridamakes Inc is led by Kevin Carr, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Carr
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$273K (2020) → $340K (2024)
Bayne Beecher
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Aller
Director & Supplier Development
Director & Supply Chain → Director & Supplier Development, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $159K (2024)
Joseph Mayer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Sweatman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luis Gonzalez-Mendez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Gyure
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Jarman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Kocourek
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Carvajal
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Garey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blake Brown
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Alfano
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Rovena Pando
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Matthew Rocco
Program Manager of Sfma
Sfma Project Manager → Program Manager of Sfma, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$134K (2021) → $157K (2024)
Zoraida Velasco
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$137K (2022) → $170K (2024)
Fernando Mendoza
Business Advisor
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $122K (2024)
Robert Harris
Rma Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
Abe Alangadan
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Hodge
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Krug
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Ray Aguerrevere (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Mark Madore (2021–2023) — Director of Operations
- Former: Donald Casey (2022–2023) — Rma Program Manager
- Former: Jerry Parrish (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Phil Centonze (2020–2022) — Director of Client Engagement
- Former: Bob Provitola (2020–2021) — Founding Chair
- Former: Chip Howison (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Larry Bull (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Andra Cornelius (2021) — Director
- Former: Frank Hess (2021) — Business Advisor
- Former: Greg Britton (2021) — Director
- Former: Betsy McGee (2020) — Director
- Former: Dan Sutter (2020) — Business Advisor
- Former: Jay Hess (2020) — Business Advisor
- Former: June Wolfe (2020) — Director of Network Engage
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $340K, to Kevin Carr (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Floridamakes Inc
How much does Floridamakes Inc give each year?
Floridamakes Inc gave $81K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $59K across 4 grants.
What is Floridamakes Inc's typical grant size?
Floridamakes Inc's median grant in 2024 was $21,334, and its average grant was $20,179, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Floridamakes Inc give grants?
Floridamakes Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Floridamakes Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Floridamakes Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "NSF Award" (4 grants).
How large is Floridamakes Inc?
Floridamakes Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.5M.
What is Floridamakes Inc?
Floridamakes Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Orlando, FL. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Floridamakes Inc's EIN?
Floridamakes Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3518899. 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 November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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