The Orange Bowl Committee Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Miami Lakes, Florida. Founded in 1935, the organization operates as an independent nonprofit dedicated to supporting and producing activities and events that enhance the image, economy, and culture of South Florida. The organization has grown to include approximately 400 committee members and around 1,000 Orange Bowl Ambassadors who are community volunteers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$92.4M
+11.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+108.8% YoY
Grant Count
31
+24.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
+68.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Orange Bowl Committee was created with the mission of generating tourism for South Florida through an annual football game and supporting events. The organization's current mission is to promote championship sporting events, related premier entertainment, and other year-round activities to inspire youth, engage the community, and enhance the South Florida economy.
Primary program areas include:
- Premier Athletic Competitions: Hosting the Capital One Orange Bowl and affiliated festival events, as well as the AutoNation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic
- Youth Sports Support: For the past 24 years, the Committee has financially supported local youth sports leagues through grants, donations, and community programs
- Community Outreach: Year-round activities and events serving South Florida residents
Grantmaking
Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024), the Orange Bowl Committee distributed **$2,395,348** in total giving. Typical grant awards range from $5,200 to $1,500,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily serves South Florida, with a geographic reach extending from Lake Okeechobee to the Florida Keys. Grant-making activity extends to Florida, Texas, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $92,367,493
- Total Revenues: $22,935,338
- Total Expenses: $21,682,513
- Total Giving: $2,395,348
- Number of Employees: 66
Tax-Exempt Status:
- EIN: 59-0384382
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since January 1991
- IRS Ruling Year: 1991
Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 96% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $92,367,493 | $82,991,280 | $82,904,387 |
| Revenue | $22,935,338 | $19,885,597 | $30,457,464 |
| Expenses | $21,682,513 | $19,600,231 | $25,275,687 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,404,661 | $-950,630 | $2,310,485 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Orange Bowl Committee Inc
Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award
Orange Bowl Committee Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award
Orange Bowl Committee Inc
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest
Orange Bowl Committee Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
2025-26 Officers:
- Michael E. Moran, President & Chair
- Hector Tundidor Jr., President-Elect
- Suzanne Amaducci, First Vice Chair
- Xavier E. Gonzalez, Second Vice Chair
- Albert de Cardenas, Secretary
- Salo Sredni, Treasurer
- Henri W. Crockett, Immediate Past President
- Eric L. Poms, Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors includes 17 members: Christine M. Barney, J. Raul Cosio, Angel V. Gallinal, Frank Gonzalez, Melissa Gracey, Maria A. Harrison, David R. Heffernan, Jose Antonio Hernandez-Solaun, Marlon A. Hill, Vicki H. Matthews, Todd Mestepey, Fatima Perez, William M. (Bill) Pierce, Jose C. Romano, Jeff E. Rubin, Newton B. Sanon, and Mario Trueba.
Committee Chair Board Members (Ex-Officio):
- David Stephen Hope, Membership Services
- Christopher E. Knight, Football Committee
- Tiffani G. Lee, Community Outreach
- Michele L. Stocker, Football Host Committee Team A
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Poms | CEO | 60 | $771,114 |
| Ana Hernandez-Ochoa | COO | 50 | $337,888 |
| Brian Park | CFO | 50 | $294,989 |
| Mitchell Morrall | CAO | 50 | $239,754 |
| John Mas | SVP, Partnership | 50 | $180,366 |
| Sean Gylnn | Controller | 50 | $150,092 |
| Tyler Heinkel | Sr Dir/Ticketing | 50 | $153,013 |
| Bradley D Houser | President/Chair | 12 | — |
| Henri Crockett | President Elect | 8 | — |
| Michael Moran | 1st Vice Chair | 8 | — |
| Hector Tundidor Jr | 2nd Vice Chair | 8 | — |
| Salo Sredni | Treasurer | 8 | — |
| Suzanne Amaducci | Secretary | 8 | — |
| Yvonne Johnson-Phillips MD | Imm. Past Pres. | 8 | — |
| Albert de Cardenas | Director | 4 | — |
| Angel Gallinal | Director | 4 | — |
| Chris Frazier | Director | 4 | — |
| Christine Barney | Director | 4 | — |
| David Heffernan | Director | 4 | — |
| Don Slesnick III | Director | 4 | — |
| Jeffrey Roberts | Director | 4 | — |
| Jose Antonio Hernandez-Solaun | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Jose Romano | Director | 4 | — |
| Les Pantin | Director | 4 | — |
| Luis Boue | Director | 4 | — |
| Maria Harrison | Director | 4 | — |
| Marlon Hill | Director | 4 | — |
| Shawn Crews | Board Members | 4 | — |
| Melissa Gracey | Director | 4 | — |
| Newton B Sanon | Director | 4 | — |
| Ronald Albert Jr | Director | 4 | — |
| Sean Pittman | Director | 4 | — |
| Todd Mestepey | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Vicki Matthews | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Xavier Gonzalez | Board Member | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Orange Bowl Committee continues to produce major sporting events and community initiatives. The organization hosted the Capital One Orange Bowl game and affiliated festival events in the 2023-24 fiscal year, which generated an estimated **$250 million in economic activity and media added value** for South Florida based on a third-party economic impact study.
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Grant Agreement between CMB & Orange ...The organization is scheduled to host the 2027 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl as part of its ongoing commitment to premier athletic competitions and community engagement.
Orange Bowl Breaks Ground on New Field in Kendall \u2013 Capital One Orange\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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