ALL ACTIVITY IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE EDUCATION, ADULT EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+62.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$284K
+16.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$284K
+16.3% YoY
About Hernando County Education Direct
Based on IRS filings
Hernando County Education Direct is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BROOKSVILLE, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $284K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,562,900 | $1,582,405 | $1,277,608 |
| Revenue | $1,748,033 | $1,458,591 | $1,251,707 |
| Expenses | $1,579,534 | $1,214,493 | $1,261,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $-7,580 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hernando County School Board ($283,841).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HERNANDO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD BROOKSVILLE, FL | SEE PART IV | $283,841 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY BRINKER | CEO | 40 | $98,593 |
| DEBBYE WARRELL | TREASURER/SE | 0.5 | — |
| LISA BECKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.2 | — |
| KANDICE CHRISTMAS | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL GUNTHER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TORI HUNT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| BURTON MELAUGH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DEBRA MYERS | PAST PRESIDE | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL O'BRIEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JOE PASTORE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BEN PRESCOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SHARON TWYMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JARVIS UPSHAW | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| FREDERICK WEBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| JESSICA ZIMMERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hernando County Education Direct?
Hernando County Education Direct is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BROOKSVILLE, FL. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Hernando County Education Direct?
As of 2024, Hernando County Education Direct holds $2.6M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $284K in 2024.
Where does Hernando County Education Direct operate?
Hernando County Education Direct has awarded grants in Florida.
What size grants does Hernando County Education Direct award?
In 2024, Hernando County Education Direct awarded 1 grants totaling $284K — an average of about $284K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hernando County Education Direct's EIN?
Hernando County Education Direct's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3031959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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