The Community Foundation for
The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2011 and headquartered in Ocala, Florida. The organization operates as a community foundation dedicated to enhancing quality of life in Marion County through philanthropic services and strategic partnerships. The Foundation works with donors, advisors, and nonprofits to connect charitable interests with community needs, offering grant assistance and fund management services through its offices in the Nonprofit Resource Center.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.2M
+47.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+75.4% YoY
Grant Count
57
+54.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+13.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enhance the quality of life for all residents of the community by fostering philanthropy and stewarding charitable resources. The Foundation identifies and addresses pressing community needs while supporting innovative solutions that create positive, sustainable change.
Core Values:
- CREATE a philanthropic community where giving back comes naturally
- CONNECT leadership and resources to protect and propel the community
- CAPITALIZE funding causes that are important to the community
Focus Areas (Community Fund):
- Disaster & Crisis Relief
- Housing & Homelessness
- Education
- Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Grantmaking
The Foundation operates multiple fund types to support local nonprofits:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves Marion County and the Ocala area in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 (Most Recent):
- Total Revenues: $3,196,670
- Total Expenses: $3,316,214
- Total Assets: $10,199,650
- Employees: 12
2023:
- Total Revenues: $3,778,214
- Total Expenses: $2,307,464
- Total Assets: $6,894,883
Fund Growth: The Foundation experienced a 15% increase in funds under management from 2023 to 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,199,650 | $6,894,883 | $4,816,064 |
| Revenue | $3,196,670 | $3,778,214 | $3,078,775 |
| Expenses | $3,316,214 | $2,307,464 | $2,820,856 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $194,140 | $119,687 | $141,963 |
| 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
108 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Community Foundation for
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Lauren DeIorio: President & Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN MARCIANO | DIRECTOR UNTIL 2/28/24 | 1 | — |
| CHESTER WEBER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID MIDGETT | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| FRANK HENNESSEY | CHAIRMAN | 4 | — |
| JAMES HILLEBRANDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANE FONTAINE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JON KURTZ | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL SIBONI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT BATSEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUSTY BRANSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THAD BOYD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM CHAMBERS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| ANGIE CLIFTON | DIRECTOR UNTIL 5/31/24 | 1 | — |
| ANGIE LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEN KIRKPATRICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS O'MARA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIKA SKULA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS CONE III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN DEIORIO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $115,825 |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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