Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 2,004,718 | 3,482,498 | 4,049,005 | 3,958,529 | 4,746,620 | 18,241,370 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 2,004,718 | 3,482,498 | 4,049,005 | 3,958,529 | 4,746,620 | 18,241,370 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 18,241,370 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,004,718 | 3,482,498 | 4,049,005 | 3,958,529 | 4,746,620 | 18,241,370 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 409,348 | 1,447,887 | 1,001,057 | 847,249 | 1,195,185 | 4,900,726 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | -337,807 | 188,885 | 644,274 | 495,352 | ||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 23,637,448 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | OTHER INCOME 495,352 |
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| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | GENERAL PHILANTHROPY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO MAKE THE FLORIDA KEYS A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE BY FOSTERING PHILANTHROPY AND ACTIVELY CONNECTING COMMUNITY NEEDS TO RESOURCES. IN 2024, TOGETHER WITH OUR DONORS AND FUNDHOLDERS, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 553 GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING 2.95 MILLION TO SUPPORT A WIDE RANGE OF CAUSES, INCLUDING ARTS AND CULTURE, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, HOUSING, MUSIC, RECREATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, ANIMAL WELFARE, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND TEACHER RECOGNITION. OUR ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM EXPANDED TO 784,000 IN 2024, REPRESENTING A 57% INCREASE OVER 2023-DRIVEN LARGELY BY THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONOR-ADVISED FUNDHOLDERS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PRIORITIZED LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY BY FOCUSING ON THE GROWTH OF PERMANENT LEGACY FUNDS. BY YEAR-END, WE HAD SECURED OVER 45 MILLION IN FUTURE PLANNED GIVING COMMITMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FLORIDA KEYS. IN ADDITION TO DONOR-DIRECTED PHILANTHROPY, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BY HELPING THEM ESTABLISH PERMANENT ENDOWMENT AND OPERATIONAL RESERVE FUNDS. IN 2024, 27 NEW FUNDS WERE OPENED, INCLUDING 2 NEW PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS CREATED TO BENEFIT THE FLORIDA KEYS IN PERPETUITY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE A CORE PILLAR OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS STRENGTHENING THE NONPROFIT SECTOR TO ENSURE A VIBRANT AND EFFECTIVE ECOSYSTEM OF SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE KEYS. THROUGH OUR CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE, WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL TOOLS, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS LEAD WITH PURPOSE AND IMPACT. KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUR LEADERSHIP SUCCESS ACADEMY, WHICH EQUIPS NONPROFIT LEADERS AND BOARD MEMBERS WITH FOUNDATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE SKILLS. IN 2024, 33 NONPROFIT LEADERS COMPLETED THE TWO-DAY PROGRAM, HELD IN MARCH AT THE FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY AND DISCOVERY CENTER IN ISLAMORADA. WE ALSO HOSTED THE THIRD ANNUAL FLORIDA KEYS NONPROFIT DAY, A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS FUNDERS' ALLIANCE. THIS FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT BROUGHT TOGETHER OVER 141 NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS AT THE MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATER IN SEPTEMBER FOR SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS AND NETWORKING. TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE NONPROFIT WORKFORCE, THE FOUNDATION HELD ITS 24TH ANNUAL UNSUNG HEROES CELEBRATION IN FEBRUARY, RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF 91 VOLUNTEERS FROM ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE KEYS. ________________________________________ |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | UNMET COMMUNITY NEEDS THE FOUNDATION REMAINS COMMITTED TO IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING THE EVOLVING AND OFTEN UNMET NEEDS OF THE FLORIDA KEYS. WE WORK IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENSURE THAT ALL AREAS OF THE KEYS ARE EQUITABLY SERVED. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO SUPPORT ITS REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCILS IN THE UPPER, MIDDLE, AND LOWER KEYS, PROVIDING LOCAL INSIGHT AND GUIDANCE TO SHAPE GRANT MAKING AND OUTREACH EFFORTS. A ONE-TO-ONE MATCHING INITIATIVE REMAINED IN PLACE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, DOUBLING THE IMPACT OF DONATIONS MADE TO EACH OF THE THREE REGIONAL FUTURE FUNDS. THESE FUNDS COLLECTIVELY INVESTED 44,100 IN LOCAL GRANT MAKING IN 2024. REFLECTING OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO COUNTY-WIDE LEADERSHIP, THE BOARD APPOINTED ITS FIRST CHAIR BASED OUTSIDE OF KEY WEST-RESIDING IN KEY LARGO- AND HIRED A NEW CEO BASED IN ISLAMORADA. AT THE SAME TIME, WE CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN OUR OFFICES AND STAFF IN KEY WEST, ENSURING A STRONG PRESENCE AND ACCESSIBILITY IN THE LOWER KEYS AND KEY WEST. THESE STRATEGIC MOVES REINFORCE THE FOUNDATION'S DEDICATION TO SERVING THE ENTIRE MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY AND MEETING NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE KEYS AS THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO GROW. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM PREPARES THE FORM 990. A COPY OF THE DRAFT 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. AFTER ANY A FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENTS ARE REFLECTED IN THE DRAFT, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER AND THE BOARD APPROVES THE CEO TO FILE AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE RETURN. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE BOARD DISCUSSES THE POLICY ANNUALLY WHEN COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES ARE COMPLETED. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE TO MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO IS DETERMINED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF GOVERNORS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A POLICY REQUIRING ANNUAL EVALUATIONS OF EACH EMPLOYEE. THE CEO PREPARES A SELF- EVALUATION THAT IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD COMPLETES THE EVALUATION OF THE CEO WHICH IS DISCUSSED IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE FULL BOARD. WHEN IT COMES TO ADJUSTING COMPENSATION, THE BOARD CONSIDERS LOCAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS AND RELEVANT SALARIES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS RETAINED. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN NOVEMBER 2023. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO OTHER PAID OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON REQUEST. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART VIII | ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS: GIFTS AND BEQUESTS 4,340,179 SEE SCHEDULE 2 ----------- TOTAL 4,340,179 =========== |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | -1,007,639 REVENUE 0 TOTAL -1,007,639 |
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