Mount Dora Community Trust
Mount Dora Community Trust is a public charity based in Mount Dora, Florida. Established in 1972, it supports public, educational, charitable, or benevolent projects and purposes, with its stated mission focused on Mount Dora and Northeast Lake County.
Mount Dora Community Trust at a glance
In short: Mount Dora Community Trust gave $1.1M across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Florida. 63% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,101,933
- +273.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +137.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,998
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $27,958,402
- +10.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (24 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mount Dora Community Trust
- How to Apply
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The program information directs organizations seeking on-demand funding for 2025 federal or state grant cuts to submit an application through the portal. It also describes requests for general community grants, but does not provide a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1406, Mount Dora, FL 32756-1406
Phone: (352) 383-2140
Website: https://mountdoracommunitytrust.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Mount Dora Community Trust
Disaster Response Fund
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General Community Grants
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Who Mount Dora Community Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trout Lake Nature Center ($251K). Together the top 10 received $794K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 118 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s stated mission names Mount Dora and Northeast Lake County. Its general community grant information specifies Lake County, Florida, with funds focused on the Mount Dora area. In filing year 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients and 2% to North Carolina recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mount Dora Community Trust open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 38 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $258K (2021) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trout Lake Nature Center Eustis, FL | Giving Week Proceeds | $251,343 |
| Lake Cares Food Pantry Mount Dora, FL | Buildinggiving Week Proceeds | $168,984 |
| Hoffmeyer Animal Rescue Mount Dora, FL | Giving Week Proceeds | $65,258 |
| Mount Dora Christian Academy Mount Dora, FL | 60000 | $60,000 |
| City of Mount Dora Mount Dora, FL | Various City Functions | $56,661 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lakesumter Lady Lake, FL | Preservation Repairgiving | $52,491 |
| Forward Paths Foundation Leesburg, FL | Giving Weekmental Health | $51,279 |
| Special Hearts Farm Inc Gotha, FL | Program Support | $30,240 |
| Tavares Police Dept Tavares, FL | Community Fundraisersupplies | $29,845 |
| Haven of Lake & Sumter Leesburg, FL | Giving Weekschool Supplies | $27,523 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The grant totals were associated with 38 grants in 2025, 16 in 2024, and 17 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,958,402 | $4,916,304 | $2,298,778 | $1,101,933 | 38 | $3,127,827 |
| 2024 | $25,339,281 | $5,513,740 | $3,268,366 | $295,285 | 16 | $2,436,411 |
| 2023 | $23,093,907 | $3,882,915 | $2,341,856 | $362,323 | 17 | $1,247,008 |
| 2022 | $21,552,848 | $4,209,963 | $1,908,624 | $607,629 | 28 | $1,758,812 |
| 2021 | $19,251,509 | $4,094,382 | $1,246,469 | $257,768 | 19 | $1,918,642 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to enrich the quality of Mount Dora and Northeast Lake County by maximizing perpetual giving, promoting community leadership, and pairing donors with causes they care about. Its filing describes community grants and allocations for organizations, governmental entities, and individuals selected by its Distribution Committee, as well as scholarships. The filing reports that 125 Mount Dora-area students received scholarships during the year.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Trout Lake Nature Center emphasizes environmental education for children and adults; Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter supports its local Habitat organization; and Special Hearts Farm serves people with disabilities and unique abilities through adult training and supported employment. Other 2025 recipients include Find Feed & Restore, whose stated mission is to address homelessness through housing, financial literacy, and mental health counseling, and Polka Dogz Pet Rescue, which rescues and rehomes dogs while educating the community about responsible pet ownership.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Trust reported 38 grants totaling $1,101,933. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $251,343, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $251,343 to Trout Lake Nature Center for “Giving Week proceeds,” $168,984 to Lake Cares Food Pantry for “BuildingGiving Week proceeds,” and $65,258 to Hoffmeyer Animal Rescue for “Giving Week proceeds.” Other notable awards were $60,000 to Mount Dora Christian Academy, $56,661 to the City of Mount Dora for various city functions, and $52,491 to Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter for preservation and repair.
The grant-program information describes general community grants for charitable organizations operating in Lake County, with funds used in Lake County and focused on the Mount Dora area. Listed requirements include broad community membership, a charitable purpose, demonstrated effectiveness and community support, authorization of the request, and reporting on the use of grant funds. School requests must be authorized by the current principal, and requests benefiting city- or county-owned facilities require approval from the appropriate official manager. The program lists a limit of one request per organization in any 12-month period; organizations funded for three consecutive years must sit out the following year’s three grant cycles.
The program information also records a 2025 decision to pause open community grants for the remainder of that year and redirect funds toward partners experiencing or expecting reductions due to federal or state grant or contract cancellations. That 2025 period has passed; the available information does not establish the current application cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists First National Bank of Mt Dora as trustee. It names Rob English as executive director; Sarah Herrick as program director; Tabitha Moore, Teresa Lachut, Kim Deivernois, and Emma Ferebee as administrative staff; and Edee Robinson, Billy Brooks, and David Averill as members of the Distribution Committee.
Mount Dora Community Trust is led by Rob English, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 7 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rob English
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$85K (2022) → $108K (2025)
First National Bank Of MT Dora
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$259K (2021) → $301K (2025)
Sarah Herrick
Program Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$65K (2023) → $80K (2025)
Kim Deivernois
Administrator Assistant
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $7K (2025)
Tabitha Moore
Community Impact Coordinator
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $47K (2025)
Emma Ferebee
Administrator Assistant
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Teresa Lachut
Administrator Assistant
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$15K (2025)
Billy Brooks
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edee Robinson
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cal Rolfson
Distribution Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Averill
Distribution Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ryan
Distribution Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Bobby Rowe (2021–2024) — Distribution Committee Chairperson
- Former: Crissy Stile (2022–2024) — Distribution Committee Vice C
- Former: Shivam Patel (2024) — Distribution Committee
- Former: Kim Stewart (2021–2023) — Distribution Committee Chairperson
- Former: Sam Sadler (2021–2022) — Distribution Committee
- Former: Cathy Hoechst (2021) — Distribution Committee
- Former: Glenn Brown (2021) — Distribution Committee
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 $301K, to First National Bank of Mt Dora (Trustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Dora Community Trust
How much does Mount Dora Community Trust give each year?
Mount Dora Community Trust gave $1.1M across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $295K across 16 grants.
What is Mount Dora Community Trust's typical grant size?
Mount Dora Community Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,998, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mount Dora Community Trust that year got $21K on average.
Where does Mount Dora Community Trust give grants?
Mount Dora Community Trust gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mount Dora, FL (13 grants), Leesburg, FL (7 grants), Eustis, FL (4 grants) and Tavares, FL (4 grants).
Does Mount Dora Community Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Mount Dora Community Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Giving Week Proceeds" (8 grants), "Memorial Fund" (3 grants) and "Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are Mount Dora Community Trust's largest grantees?
Mount Dora Community Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Trout Lake Nature Center ($251,343), Lake Cares Food Pantry ($168,984) and Hoffmeyer Animal Rescue ($65,258), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mount Dora Community Trust?
Mount Dora Community Trust reported $28.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What does Mount Dora Community Trust fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to enrich the quality of Mount Dora and Northeast Lake County by maximizing perpetual giving, promoting community leadership, and pairing donors with causes they care about. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mount Dora Community Trust?
The program information directs organizations seeking on-demand funding for 2025 federal or state grant cuts to submit an application through the portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mount Dora Community Trust's EIN?
Mount Dora Community Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7227875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 20, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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