Slam Florida Inc
Slam Florida inc schools prepare students for postsecondary careersthrough innovative educational programs and experiential learning.students are exposed to curriculum pathways in the fields of sports medicine, sports leadership, and sports media. The educational program integrates sports-related themes into a rigorous curriculum to engage and motivate students.
Slam Florida Inc at a glance
In short: Slam Florida Inc gave $370K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $370K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $370,000
- -30.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $370,000
- -30.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $370,000
- Total assets
- $56,578,187
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Slam Florida Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sports Leadership and Management Inc ($370K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $370K (2025) to $533K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Leadership and Management Inc Miami, FL | To Support Education | $370,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,578,187 | $37,498,895 | $36,086,903 | $370,000 | 1 | $697,262 |
| 2024 | $57,709,971 | $39,116,070 | $32,224,166 | $532,500 | 1 | $797,561 |
| 2023 | $53,540,971 | $31,814,850 | $30,150,343 | — | — | $219,567 |
| 2022 | $54,805,051 | $25,153,035 | $25,221,022 | — | — | $3,623 |
| 2021 | $7,435,570 | $17,575,430 | $17,439,138 | — | — | $2,059 |
| 2020 | $7,195,432 | $15,276,012 | $15,333,633 | — | — | $19,722 |
| 2019 | $3,107,695 | $9,343,233 | $8,995,251 | — | — | $22,538 |
About Slam Florida Inc
Based on IRS filings
Slam Florida Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $56.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $370K. Net investment income was $697K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Slam Florida Inc is led by Alex Tamargo, Director, President & Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alex Tamargo
Director, President & Board Chair
Director → President & Board Chair-, 2024
President & Board Chair- → Director, President & Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alina Lopez
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Mesa
Director, Vice President & Vice Chair
Director, Vice President & Vice Chairman → Vice President & Director, 2022
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Vice Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rene Ruiz
Director
Chairman & Director → Chairman, President & Director, 2023
Chairman, President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Williamson
Principal
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $122K (2025)
Arnise L. Lewis
Principal
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024) → $110K (2025)
Caridad Alvarez
Principal
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024) → $130K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Monique Machado (2019–2023) — Principal
- Former: Caridad Rodriguez (2023) — Principal
- Former: Aimee Mielke (2019–2020) — Principal
- Former: James Griffin (2019) — Principal
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $130K, to Caridad Alvarez (Principal). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Slam Florida Inc
How much does Slam Florida Inc give each year?
Slam Florida Inc gave $370K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $533K across 1 grant.
How large is Slam Florida Inc?
Slam Florida Inc reported $56.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37.5M.
What is Slam Florida Inc?
Slam Florida Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Miami, FL. It holds $56.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Slam Florida Inc operate?
Slam Florida Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Slam Florida Inc's EIN?
Slam Florida Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3860640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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