Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc
To assist in providing a faith-based setting for housing of children who have temporarily or permanently been removed from their homes or natural families by a governmental or other authorized agency.
Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,500
- -70.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,250
- -85.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $470,147
- +18.1% 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 Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Baptist Children's Homeone More Child ($13K). Together the top 2 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $145K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Baptist Children's Homeone More Child Lakeland, FL | To House Mission Related Activities | $13,200 |
| Southridge Day School LLC Lake City, FL | General Operating Support | $5,300 |
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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 | $470,147 | $143,107 | $71,196 | $18,500 | 2 | $2,269 |
| 2023 | $398,236 | $229,832 | $85,036 | $63,200 | 1 | $1,613 |
| 2022 | $253,440 | $181,438 | $107,723 | $79,486 | 1 | $667 |
| 2021 | $179,725 | $111,031 | $53,310 | — | — | $401 |
| 2020 | $122,004 | $174,816 | $189,983 | $145,337 | 1 | $577 |
About Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Gainesville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $470K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc is led by Joel D. George, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel D. George
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberley Baxley
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Dickey
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Inglett
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Williams
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Clendenin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Boyd
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Cason
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Jordan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Davis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William E. Cellon Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ronald A. Locke (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Hunter (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Faye Zuidema (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gaye Cellon (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Lynne Moore (2020) — Secretary
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 Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc
How much does Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc give each year?
Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $63K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc?
Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc reported $470K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $143K.
What is Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc?
Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Gainesville, FL. It holds $470K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc operate?
Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc's EIN?
Friends of Children of North Central Florida Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3812245. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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