The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc
The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County is a public charity based in Ocala, Florida. It supports charitable activity through fund management, grants and special projects, and services for local nonprofits.
The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc at a glance
In short: The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc gave $2.2M across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Florida. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,189,213
- +75.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +54.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,407
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $10,199,650
- +47.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (26 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 324 Se 24Th St, Ocala, FL 34471-5362
Phone: (352) 622-5020
Website: https://ocalafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc
Who The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($269K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 182 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as focused on improving quality of life in Marion County. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Florida recipients (79%); Ohio recipients received 15%, with smaller shares going to Missouri, Texas and Pennsylvania. The foundation’s nursing scholarship is limited to students in certified nursing programs in Marion County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 53 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $29K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $541K (2022) to $3.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Transfer of DAF Funds to Another DAF | $268,995 |
| Monastic Faith Healing Ministries Priory #180 Ocala, FL | To Support the Church Mission | $229,747 |
| Empowered of Central Florida Ocala, FL | In Accordance with Arpa Funding | $134,000 |
| Wings of Faith Fellowship Church of God Ocala, FL | In Accordance with Arpa Funding | $101,000 |
| Empowered of Central Florida Ocala, FL | In Accordance with Arpa Funding | $87,588 |
| Interfaith Emergency Services Inc Ocala, FL | In Accordance with Arpa Funding | $86,386 |
| Marion County Childrens Advocacy Center Inc DBA Kimberly's Center for Chi Ocala, FL | To Support the Organization's Mission | $78,300 |
| Florida Center for the Blind Inc Ocala, FL | In Accordance with Arpa Funding | $73,381 |
| Friends of Marion County Veterans Park Inc Ocala, FL | To Support the Organization's Mission | $70,500 |
| Honoring the Father Ministries Inc Ocala, FL | To Support the Organization's Mission | $62,804 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,199,650 | $3,196,670 | $3,316,214 | $2,189,213 | 57 | $194,140 |
| 2023 | $6,894,883 | $3,778,214 | $2,307,464 | $1,247,931 | 37 | $119,687 |
| 2022 | $4,816,064 | $3,078,775 | $2,820,856 | $540,795 | 21 | $141,963 |
| 2021 | $4,694,717 | $2,955,037 | $2,426,797 | $687,407 | 23 | $130,356 |
| 2020 | $4,726,075 | $4,657,532 | $4,137,838 | $3,419,421 | 44 | $32,049 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all residents by fostering philanthropy and stewarding charitable resources. It says it seeks to address pressing needs in the area and support innovative solutions through partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community leaders.
Its 2024 filing describes fund management as a core program, including funds for nonprofit agencies, endowments and scholarships. In its 2024 grants, recipients included organizations whose missions address a range of activities. For example, Empowered of Central Florida describes its work as helping young people feel supported and able to overcome obstacles; Interfaith Emergency Services says it ministers to people in crisis; and the Florida Center for the Blind says it works to foster independence among people with visual impairments and educate the community about vision loss. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
The foundation also operates nonprofit-support programs, including a resource center offering assistance such as board development, finance and accounting counseling, grant services, professional development and strategic planning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $2,189,213. Grant amounts ranged from $5,400 to $268,995, with a median of $22,000. The largest listed grant was $268,995 to American Endowment Foundation in Ohio, for a transfer of donor-advised fund money to another donor-advised fund. Other large awards included $229,747 to Monastic Faith Healing Ministries Priory #180 to support its church mission and $134,000 to Empowered of Central Florida in accordance with ARPA funding.
Other listed 2024 grants included $101,000 to Wings of Faith Fellowship Church of God, $86,386 to Interfaith Emergency Services, $78,300 to Marion County Children’s Advocacy Center, $73,381 to Florida Center for the Blind and $70,500 to Friends of Marion County Veterans Park. Several of these grants were designated as being in accordance with ARPA funding or to support the recipient organization’s mission.
The foundation also administers the Angelica G. Muns Nursing Scholarship, which provides financial support to nursing students enrolled in certified nursing programs in Marion County. The program lists standard awards of $2,000 per semester and enhanced awards of $2,500–$3,000 for students in bridge programs toward advanced nursing degrees. Eligibility includes maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA; recipients must continue their careers in an acute healthcare facility for up to two years after graduation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Hennessey as chairman, David Midgett as vice chairman, Jane Fontaine as secretary and Jon Kurtz as treasurer. It also lists Chester Weber, James Hillebrandt, Michael Siboni, Robert Batsel and Rusty Branson as directors. Ben Marciano is listed as a director until February 28, 2024.
The foundation’s website identifies Lauren Deiorio as president and executive director.
The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc is led by Lauren Deiorio, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Deiorio
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $116K (2024)
Frank Hennessey
Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Hillebrandt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$22K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Chester Weber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Siboni
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Batsel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thad Boyd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Branson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Marciano
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Clifton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Lewis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Kirkpatrick
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Cone III
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika Skula
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas O'Mara
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Fontaine
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Kurtz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Chambers
Vice Chairman
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Midgett
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Adam Woods (2022–2023) — Director -
- Former: Joe Johnson (2022–2023) — Director -
- Former: Devon Chestnut (2023) — Director
- Former: Jamie Ulmer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Ingram (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Megan Stamm (2022) — Director
- Former: Ken Ausley (2020–2021) — Director & Executive Committee · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Rich Bianculli (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Bob Reilly (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Jeannine Robbins (2020) — Liaisons
- Former: Jim Schneider (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Joan Stearns (2020) — Director
- Former: Kathy Bryant (2020) — Liaisons
- Former: Susan Gilliland (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $116K, to Lauren Deiorio (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc
How much does The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc give each year?
The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc gave $2.2M across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 37 grants.
What is The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc's typical grant size?
The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,000, and its average grant was $38,407, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc that year got $38K on average.
Where does The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc give grants?
The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc gives mostly in Florida: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ocala, FL (42 grants).
Does The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 57 grants with a stated purpose on The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Mission" (34 grants), "In Accordance with Arpa Funding" (9 grants) and "To Support the Church Mission" (8 grants).
Who are The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc's largest grantees?
The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Endowment Foundation ($268,995), Monastic Faith Healing Ministries Priory #180 ($229,747) and Empowered of Central Florida ($221,588 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc?
The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all residents by fostering philanthropy and stewarding charitable resources. It says it seeks to address pressing needs in the area and support innovative solutions through partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc?
The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ocalafoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc's EIN?
The Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5098203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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