The Florida College System Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Tallahassee, Florida, established in 1994. The organization serves as the philanthropic arm supporting Florida's 28 public colleges. The Foundation secures and manages public and private resources to benefit the Florida College System and its students.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.9M
+10.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
28
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+0.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To secure and manage public and private resources to provide optimal benefit to Florida's 28 colleges, thereby supporting students who are seeking higher education that will positively impact their lives and the future of their communities.
Primary Focus: The Foundation's primary program involves making grants to Florida's 28 colleges to fund scholarships for students and support other activities that advance the Florida College System.
Grantmaking
The Foundation distributes grants to individual college foundations, which then administer scholarships and other student support activities. Recent grant announcements indicate funding for nursing programs, emergency grants for part-time students and students who are parents, and endowed scholarships.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports all 28 colleges within the Florida College System statewide, including:
Broward College, Chipola College, College of Central Florida, College of the Florida Keys, Daytona State College, Eastern Florida State College, Florida Gateway College, Florida SouthWestern State College, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Gulf Coast State College, Hillsborough Community College, Indian River State College, Lake-Sumter State College, Miami Dade College, North Florida College, Northwest Florida State College, Palm Beach State College, Pasco-Hernando State College, Pensacola State College, Polk State College, St. Johns River State College, St Petersburg College, Santa Fe College, Seminole State College of Florida, and South Florida State College.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $29,938,887
- Total Revenue: $1,865,948
- Total Expenses: $1,882,056
- Total Liabilities: $23,600
Staffing: 0 employees (operates as a grant-making foundation)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,938,887 | $27,026,219 | $25,706,853 |
| Revenue | $1,865,948 | $1,953,980 | $2,375,403 |
| Expenses | $1,882,056 | $2,063,587 | $1,901,613 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,827,473 | $1,420,536 | $1,385,275 |
| 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
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Mandy Roden
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY ALLBRITTEN | MEMBER AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| TERESA BORCHECK | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER CHRISTENSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOAN CRAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM CRAMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAMI CULLENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLAUDIA DAVANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA FONTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN GYLLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARVA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CANDACE MARSHALL | FINANCE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KAREN MOORE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TIM MORRIS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| GEORGE PLATT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAYELA ROJAS SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VIOLETA SALUD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDALL VITALE | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| WENDY WALKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY GREEN | PRESIDENT UNTIL APRIL 2024 | 40 | — |
| KATHY HEBDA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM APRIL 2024 | 6 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant announcements highlight the Foundation's support for health science and nursing programs across the college system. Notable recent grants include funding for nursing student scholarships and emergency grants supporting part-time students and students who are parents. The Foundation continues to distribute scholarships through individual college foundations to support student success across Florida's public college system.
SFSC Nursing students - South Florida State CollegeSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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