The Foundation for Leon County
TO BRING ENRICHING PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS THROUGH BUSINESS, INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS; AND DEDICATED FUNDRAISING. THE FOUNDATION FOR LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS (FOUNDATION) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1986 WHEN FORWARD-THINKING BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, AND EDUCATION LEADERS CAME TOGETHER WITH A COMMON GOAL OF ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES FOR LEON COUNTY STUDENTS IN ORDER TO DELIVER A SUPERIOR EDUCATION.UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF ITS VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE FOUNDATION REMAINS FOCUSED ON ENHANCING PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, DROPOUT PREVENTION, SCHOLARSHIPS, TEACHERS TRAINING, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH(STEM) DEVELOPMENT, AND WELLNESS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$514K
-10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$938K
+145.8% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$234K
-38.6% YoY
About The Foundation for Leon County
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation for Leon County is a nonprofit organization, based in TALLAHASSEE, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $514K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $938K. Net investment income was $7K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $513,898 | $574,679 | $501,048 |
| Revenue | $1,506,694 | $732,495 | $495,281 |
| Expenses | $1,538,397 | $701,587 | $491,679 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,243 | $3,832 | $244 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Leon County School District ($911,095), America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend Inc ($10,000), Greater Tallahassee Chamber Foundation Inc ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TALLAHASSEE, FL | TEACHER PROJECTS AND DEVELOPMENT | $911,095 |
| AMERICA'S SECOND HARVEST OF THE BIG BEND INC TALLAHASSEE, FL | STUDENT SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC TALLAHASSEE, FL | SCHOLARSHIPS | $6,600 |
| GREATER TALLAHASSEE CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC TALLAHASSEE, FL | SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN AARONS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRENDAN BRUNNER | VICE CHAIR/CHAIR ELECT | 1 | — |
| HEATHER THOMAS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN WIMBERLY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARIE MATHIS | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KERI ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTI BILLINGTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BENNY BOLDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BROOKE BRUNNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIN COLLINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETSY COUCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELANI DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN HOF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STANLEY KAHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH KEATING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEX PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MESHA WARE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REENEE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTIAN HOLLEY | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH 2024 | 1 | — |
| ALEX MILTON | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH 2024 | 1 | — |
| MIRON RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH 2024 | 1 | — |
| RAPHAEL VAZQUEZ | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH 2024 | 1 | — |
| MADELINE WARRINGTON | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH 2024 | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH ZOLLNER | DIRECTOR AS OF MARCH 2024 | 1 | — |
| ERIC CLARK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $91,586 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Foundation for Leon County?
As of 2024, The Foundation for Leon County holds $514K in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $938K in 2024.
Where does The Foundation for Leon County operate?
The Foundation for Leon County has awarded grants in Florida.
What size grants does The Foundation for Leon County award?
In 2024, The Foundation for Leon County awarded 4 grants totaling $938K — an average of about $234K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Foundation for Leon County's EIN?
The Foundation for Leon County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2852594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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