Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024 , and ending 06-30-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 494266
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL33949
D Employer identification number

65-1086820
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 17,945,642
F Name and address of principal officer:
AMITY SCHUYLER
PO BOX 494266
PORT CHARLOTTE,FL33949
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.EDUCATIONFOUNDATIONSFL.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1987
M State of legal domicile: FL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS (CONSORTIUM) IS TO WORK WITH MEMBER LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS (LEFS) AND PARTNERS TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES, BUILDING THE CAPACITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF LEFS. IN ADDITION TO SERVING AS A CONDUIT FOR FUNDING AND OTHER RESOURCES FROM NATIONAL AND STATE PARTNERS, THE CONSORTIUM SUPPORTS MEMBER LEFS WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING COMMUNITIES, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS ALL WITH A GOAL OF INCREASING THEIR IMPACT ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN THEIR LOCAL SCHOOLS.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 60
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 60
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 5
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 61
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 25,613,220 17,890,459
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 15,537 26,986
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 15,348 28,197
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 25,644,105 17,945,642
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 9,458,352 11,231,276
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 600,498 637,560
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 78,732    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 15,331,447 5,575,582
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 25,390,297 17,444,418
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 253,808 501,224
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 4,786,003 2,943,757
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 3,877,025 1,533,555
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 908,978 1,410,202
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE CFEF MAXIMIZES THE IMPACT OF FLORIDA'S LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS TO FACILITATE THEIR SUPPORT OF CLASSROOM INNOVATION AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, OFTEN SERVING AS A CONDUIT FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDERS INTEREST IN IMPACTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN GEOGRAPHIC OR PROGRAMMATIC AREAS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,000,000 including grants of $ 6,650,000 ) (Revenue $   )
SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATION FOUNDATION MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM: THE CONSORTIUM MANAGES A STATEWIDE PROGRAM LEVERAGING FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE WITH A GOAL OF INCREASING PRIVATE-SECTOR INVESTMENT AND INVOLVEMENT IN K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH A $1 FOR $1 MATCH. THE MAJORITY OF FLORIDA'S 67 COUNTY-WIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS LEVERAGED STATE FUNDS WITH 109 PROJECTS. MORE THAN 2 MILLION K-12 STUDENTS WERE IMPACTED ACROSS THE STATE WITH MEASURABLE OUTCOMES REPORTED IN ONE OF SIX ELIGIBLE AREAS: STEM, TEACHING QUALITY, SUPPORT FOR LOW PERFORMING STUDENTS, INCREASING GRADUATION RATES AND CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION. REAL RESULTS OCCURRED THROUGHOUT FLORIDA. EXAMPLES INCLUDE POLK COUNTY'S MEDICAL ACADEMY INCREASING CNA CERTIFICATION PASS RATES BY 10% IN ONE YEAR; LEVY COUNTY LITERACY INITIATIVES INCREASING ELEMENTARY ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS SCORES BY 3% IN ONE YEAR; AND GLADES COUNTY COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ACTIVITIES HELPED THE DISTRICT ACHIEVE A 5% INCREASE IN STUDENT FAFSA COMPLETION, AND A 95% ON-TIME GRADUATION RATE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,867,432 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
RESILIENCY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM: THE CONSORTIUM PARTNERED WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BUILD STUDENT RESILIENCY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY WITH LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION PROGRAMS FOCUSED AROUND 11 SKILLS OR CHARACTERISTICS THAT HELP THEM NAVIGATE LIFE'S CHALLENGES. RESILIENCY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY WAS A $21.3 MILLION GRANT TO THE CONSORTIUM FROM THE FDOE IN DECEMBER 2022 WITH THE REQUIREMENT THAT FUNDS WERE ENCUMBERED BY SEPTEMBER 2024. AT THE CLOSE OF THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, $4,867,432 OF THE FUNDS WERE EXPENDED AS CONTRACTS TO LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE STUDENT RESILIENCY INITIATIVES AND APPROVED ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024, MEMBERS COMPLETED ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED OVER THE PRECEDING 15 MONTHS. THE PROGRAM CONCLUDED IN SEPTEMBER 2024.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,853,858 including grants of $ 1,497,559 ) (Revenue $   )
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: THROUGH 89 SEPARATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS, THE CONSORTIUM IS BUILDING A PATH TO SUCCESSFUL LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH CAREER EXPLORATION AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND EFFORTS TO HELP ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS WITH COLLEGE PREPARATION AND PLANNING. THIS INCLUDED THE ABLE TRUST HELPING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS COLLEGE AND CAREER OPTIONS, THE FREDERICK A. DELUCA FOUNDATION AND HCA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONS SUPPORTING 43 LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE HEALTHCARE CAREER PATHWAYS. A GRANT FROM BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL, RURAL FOUNDATIONS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS VIA COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS INVOLVING PEER-TO-PEER AND PARTNER ORGANIZATION SUPPORT. THE CONSORTIUM ALSO FACILITATED 92 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH 45 EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION AND THE RAYMOND A. JAMES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RHODA H. MOLK MEMORIAL FUND.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 300,000 including grants of $ 292,500 ) (Revenue $   )
STEM EDUCATION & PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS: THE CONSORTIUM SUPPORTS LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS IN IMPACTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN STEM AREAS THROUGH PRIVATE-SECTOR GRANTS THAT CREATE REAL-WORLD, HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CONNECTING CLASSROOM CURRICULUM TO FUTURE CAREER PATHS AND BUILDING THEIR LIFE-READINESS SKILLS. THIS YEAR 25,789 STUDENTS WERE IMPACTED THROUGH REAL-WORLD PROJECTS AND HANDS-ON CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES WITH THE CONSORTIUM'S PARTNERSHIP WITH AT&T. AN ADDITIONAL 4,490 STUDENTS ENGAGED IN FINANCIAL LITERACY ACTIVITIES THROUGH LOCAL HANDS-ON LEARNING PROJECTS FUNDED BY WELLS FARGO. FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY SUPPORTED STEM EDUCATORS IN 16 SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY PROVIDING PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,910,230 including grants of $ 2,791,217 ) (Revenue $ 26,986 )
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 3,210,230 including grants of $ 3,083,717 ) (Revenue $ 26,986 )
4e Total program service expenses16,931,520
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
17
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2024)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
5
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
60
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
60
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
THE ORGANIZATIONPO BOX 494266   PORT CHARLOTTE,FL33949 (352) 338-0250
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) KIM JOWELL......................................................................
CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) JENNIFER VIGNE......................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) RACHAEL TUTWILER FORTUNE......................................................................
VICE CHAIR OF MEMBERSHIP
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) MEGHAN MAGAMOLL......................................................................
VICE CHAIR OF FINANCE
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) ANNA CORMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) ANNIE WHITEHURST......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) CAROL WEST......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) CAROLYN KRALL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) CATHERINE NEWMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) CATHLEEN HOLZKNECHT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) CHERYL CANOVA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) CHUCK LICIS-MASSON......................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) CLIFF BUTLER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) COOKIE NORMAN-TADLOCK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) DANIEL WASHINGTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) ANGELA GRAY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) JEAN VANSMITH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) DEBBIE REID........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) ALAINA BARRON........................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) DIANNA SWISHER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) DONNA THOMPSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) ELIZABETH JOHNSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) EMILY MCCANN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) ERIC CLARK........................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE, UNTIL 1/2025
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) HALLIE TILLMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) JAMES GAVRILOS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) JAMES KNAPP........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) JANET KNUPP........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) TRACY PORTER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) DANIELLE CLARK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) JANICE KERSHAW........................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) DEBORAH PEDRAZA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) AIMEE BRIGHT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) RYAN PEREZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) SHAUNDA BURDETTE........................................................................
MEMBER AT LARGE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) MARSHALL BOWER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) JODIE DELOACH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) JO MCARTHUR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) ROSEMARY FLLORI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) ROBBIE EDWARDS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) MARY GLASS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) LISA RHODES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) MARGARET FARRIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) STACEY CAPOGROSSO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) LINDSEY HARP........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) LINDA LECHT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) KRIS SAMPSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) STEPHANIE VIVIANO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) KERRY AVERY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(50) STACY WEBB........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) ANJELICA TINAJERO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) SUSAN DEVANE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) TAMMY BRINKER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) TERESA CRAWFORD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(55) TERESA RIZZO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(56) THOM JONES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(57) TIA PAUL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(58) TIM SANDERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(59) TOM HILL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(60) SHIMENE SHEPARD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(61) JOHN SPOLSKI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(62) MARY CHANCE........................................................................
PRESIDENT, UNTIL 6/30/2025
 40.00
.......................   		    X       174,404 0 8,178
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 174,404 0 8,178
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
PINELLAS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

12090 STARKEY ROAD
LARGO,FL33773 		RTC AND NEW WORLDS 560,883
OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

700 SW 2ND AVE
OKEECHOBEE,FL34974 		RTC AND NEW WORLDS 425,019
ST LUCIE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

9461 BRANDYWINE LANE
PORT ST LUCIE,FL34986 		RTC AND NEW WORLDS 413,970
EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF GILCHRIST COUNTY

PO BOX 1816
TRENTON,FL32693 		RTC AND NEW WORLDS 350,180
EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY

2310 NEW BEGINNINGS ROAD SUITE 118
KISSIMMEE,FL34744 		RTC AND NEW WORLDS 336,530
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 34
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 97,200
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 12,159,390
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 5,633,869
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 17,890,459
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS 900099 26,986 26,986    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 26,986
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 28,197     28,197
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b    
c Gain or (loss) 7c    
d Net gain or (loss).........        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......  
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 17,945,642 26,986 0 28,197
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 11,231,276 11,231,276
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 221,291 177,032 22,130 22,129
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 319,321 255,456 31,932 31,933
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 9,302 7,442 930 930
9 Other employee benefits ....... 45,522 36,417 4,552 4,553
10 Payroll taxes ........... 42,124 33,700 4,212 4,212
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,563   1,563  
c Accounting ........... 86,515   86,515  
d Lobbying ........... 82,765   82,765  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 5,073,194 4,881,977 185,967 5,250
12 Advertising and promotion .... 18,244 14,595   3,649
13 Office expenses ....... 27,030 15,430 5,800 5,800
14 Information technology ...... 39,723 39,723    
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 13,200 13,200    
17 Travel ............ 53,006 53,006    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 129,846 129,846    
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 8,009 7,208 801  
23 Insurance ... 5,269   5,269  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 29,085 27,631 1,454  
b AWARDS 5,373 5,373    
c REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2,760 2,208 276 276
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 17,444,418 16,931,520 434,166 78,732
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,473,515 1 1,332,080
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 639,144 2 1,341,555
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 2,450,093 3 201,108
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 210,369 9 52,304
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 74,918
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 58,208 12,882 10c 16,710
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 4,786,003 16 2,943,757
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 2,669,462 17 276,829
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,207,563 19 1,256,726
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 3,877,025 26 1,533,555
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 908,978 27 1,410,202
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 908,978 32 1,410,202
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 4,786,003 33 2,943,757
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
17,945,642
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
17,444,418
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
501,224
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
908,978
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
1,410,202
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS INC
Employer identification number

65-1086820
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 5,868,731 7,166,252 9,048,756 25,613,220 17,890,459 65,587,418
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 5,868,731 7,166,252 9,048,756 25,613,220 17,890,459 65,587,418
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) .. 17,601
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 65,569,817
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 5,868,731 7,166,252 9,048,756 25,613,220 17,890,459 65,587,418
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 4,487 2,553 6,427 15,348 28,197 57,012
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.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 65,644,430
12
12
65,981
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
99.890 %
15
15
99.930 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
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.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
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.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
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)
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):  
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  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
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  
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
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
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  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
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.  
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. 		 
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. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
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.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS INC
Employer identification number

65-1086820
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS INC 		Employer identification number
65-1086820
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Name of organization
THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS INC 		Employer identification number

65-1086820
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Name of organization
THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS INC 		Employer identification number

65-1086820
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS INC
Employer identification number

65-1086820
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
82,765
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
82,765
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1: REPRESENTS THE CONSORTIUM FOR LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AFFECTING EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS INC
Employer identification number

65-1086820
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   74,918 58,208 16,710
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 16,710
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 17,945,642
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 17,945,642
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 17,945,642
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 17,444,418
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 17,444,418
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 17,444,418
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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PART X, LINE 2: INCOME TAXES ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SINCE THE CONSORTIUM IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND SIMILAR STATE PROVISIONS. MANAGEMENT IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE CONSORTIUM'S TAX EXEMPT STATUS. THE CONSORTIUM IS NOT AWARE OF ANY TAX POSITIONS IT HAS TAKEN THAT ARE SUBJECT TO A SIGNIFICANT DEGREE OF UNCERTAINTY. TAX YEARS FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS INC
Employer identification number
65-1086820
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) BAKER COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
270 S BOULEVARD EAST
MACCLENNY,FL32063 		59-2949545 501(C)(3) 19,285 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(2) BAY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1311 BALBOA AVENUE
PANAMA CITY,FL32401 		59-2987826 501(C)(3) 71,489 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(3) BRADFORD COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
5346 NE COUNTY ROAD 229
STARKE,FL32091 		59-2990518 501(C)(3) 16,210 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(4) BREVARD SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
2700 JUDGE FRAN JAMIESON WAY
VIERA,FL32940 		59-2895155 501(C)(3) 285,241 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(5) BROWARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
600 SE 3RD AVENUE
FT LAUDERDALE,FL33301 		59-2359433 501(C)(3) 666,288 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(6) CHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING
3606 ENTERPRISE AVENUE SUITE 150
NAPLES,FL34104 		65-0230582 501(C)(3) 174,062 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(7) CHARLOTTE LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
18150 MURDOCK CIR
PORT CHARLOTTE,FL33948 		59-2592844 501(C)(3) 65,534 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(8) CITRUS COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
PO BOX 2004
INVERNESS,FL34451 		59-3138328 501(C)(3) 99,290 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(9) CLAY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
900 WALNUT STREET
GREEN COVE SPRINGS,FL32043 		59-2860147 501(C)(3) 123,805 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(10) COLUMBIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
372 W DUVAL STREET
LAKE CITY,FL32055 		59-2986573 501(C)(3) 25,723 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(11) DESOTO COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1903
ARCADIA,FL34265 		59-3533706 501(C)(3) 33,451 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(12) DIXIE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
99 NE 121ST STREET
CROSS CITY,FL32628 		59-3487726 501(C)(3) 40,912 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(13) EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY
2310 NEW BEGINNINGS ROAD SUITE 118
KISSIMMEE,FL34744 		59-2960396 501(C)(3) 200,740 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(14) EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF LAKE COUNTY
2045 PRUITT STREET
LEESBURG,FL34748 		59-2764174 501(C)(3) 194,897 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(15) EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARTIN COUNTY
PO BOX 291
STUART,FL34995 		65-0304639 501(C)(3) 121,171 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(16) EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
505 SOUTH CONGRESS AVE
BOYNTON BEACH,FL33426 		59-2420369 501(C)(3) 472,601 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(17) EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY
1960 LANDINGS BOULEVARD SUITE 120
SARASOTA,FL34231 		59-2320858 501(C)(3) 141,810 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(18) ESCAMBIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
30 E TEXAR DRIVE
PENSACOLA,FL32503 		59-2715995 501(C)(3) 113,718 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(19) FLAGLER COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1769 E MOODY BLVD BUILDING 2
BUNNELL,FL32110 		59-3006312 501(C)(3) 67,661 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(20) FLORIDA PANHANDLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
757 HOYT STREET
CHIPLEY,FL32428 		59-2810664 501(C)(3) 8,000 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(21) FOUNDATION FOR LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS
2757 W PENSACOLA STREET
TALLAHASSEE,FL32304 		59-2852594 501(C)(3) 147,157 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(22) FRANKLIN COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
85 SCHOOL ROAD SUITE ONE
EASTPOINT,FL32328 		27-0726931 501(C)(3) 11,433 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(23) FUTURES FOUNDATION FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
3750 OLSON DRIVE
DAYTONA BEACH,FL32124 		59-2560862 501(C)(3) 199,435 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(24) GLADES EDUCATION FOUNDATION
PO BOX 443
MOORE HAVEN,FL33471 		46-3728223 501(C)(3) 13,529 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(25) HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 1057
JASPER,FL32052 		45-0557962 501(C)(3) 13,152 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(26) HARDEE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1678
WAUCHULA,FL33873 		59-2969193 501(C)(3) 25,133 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(27) HERNANDO COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
900 EMERSON RD
BROOKSVILLE,FL34601 		59-3031959 501(C)(3) 121,142 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(28) HIGHLANDS COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
426 SCHOOL STREET
SEBRING,FL33870 		59-3497604 501(C)(3) 40,551 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(29) HILLSBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION
2306 N HOWARD AVENUE
TAMPA,FL33607 		59-2883361 501(C)(3) 546,776 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(30) HOLMES COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
701 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE
BONIFAY,FL32425 		88-0720767 501(C)(3) 67,878 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(31) INVESTING IN KIDS (INK)
40 ORANGE STREET
ST AUGUSTINE,FL32084 		59-3221115 501(C)(3) 135,342 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(32) JACKSON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1138
MARIANNA,FL32447 		46-2738515 501(C)(3) 21,570 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(33) JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND
40 EAST ADAMS STREET SUITE 110
JACKSONVILLE,FL32202 		59-2756660 501(C)(3) 369,136 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(34) JEFFERSON COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1096
MONTICELLO,FL32345 		32-0074462 501(C)(3) 11,693 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(35) LAFAYETTE PENNY FOUNDATION
811 E MAIN STREET
MAYO,FL32066 		59-2842027 501(C)(3) 5,200 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(36) LEVY COUNTY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1386
BRONSON,FL32621 		59-2999520 501(C)(3) 25,561 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(37) MADISON COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
PO BOX 181
MADISON,FL32341 		59-3112453 501(C)(3) 16,000 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(38) MANATEE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1023 MANATEE AVENUE W STE 215
BRADENTON,FL34205 		65-0037457 501(C)(3) 183,393 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(39) MONROE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
PO BOX 2561
KEY WEST,FL33045 		65-0551178 501(C)(3) 27,381 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(40) NASSAU EDUCATION FOUNDATION
PO BOX 17272
FERNANDINA BEACH,FL32035 		59-3515342 501(C)(3) 47,494 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(41) OKALOOSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC
120 LOWERY PLACE SE
FORT WALTON BEACH,FL32548 		59-3295821 501(C)(3) 188,774 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(42) OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
700 SW 2ND AVE
OKEECHOBEE,FL34974 		65-0219235 501(C)(3) 122,016 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(43) PASCO EDUCATION FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1248
LAND OLAKES,FL34639 		59-3048717 501(C)(3) 262,217 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(44) PINELLAS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
12090 STARKEY ROAD
LARGO,FL33773 		59-2688253 501(C)(3) 249,631 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(45) POLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1530 SHUMATE DRIVE
BARTOW,FL33830 		59-2956529 501(C)(3) 344,814 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(46) PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY
1239 NW 4TH STREET
OCALA,FL34475 		59-2949915 501(C)(3) 166,626 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(47) SANTA ROSA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
6032 HIGHWAY 90
MILTON,FL32570 		59-2875033 501(C)(3) 110,667 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(48) ST LUCIE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
9461 BRANDYWINE LANE
PORT ST LUCIE,FL34986 		65-0209044 501(C)(3) 135,007 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(49) SUMTER SCHOOLS ENHANCEMENT FOUNDATION
2680 W COUNTY 476
BUSHNELL,FL33513 		59-3504145 501(C)(3) 39,052 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(50) SUWANNEE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1314 PINE AVENUE SW
LIVE OAK,FL32064 		59-3023133 501(C)(3) 22,215 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(51) THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF ALACHUA COUNTY
2802 NE 8TH AVENUE
GAINESVILLE,FL32641 		59-2751952 501(C)(3) 142,054 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(52) THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF GULF COUNTY
2201 LONG AVENUE
PORT ST JOE,FL32456 		59-3498597 501(C)(3) 13,713 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(53) THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PUTNAM COUNTY
PO BOX 402
PALATKA,FL32178 		81-1573393 501(C)(3) 58,972 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(54) THE EDUCATION FUND- MIAMI-DADE
6713 MAIN STREET 240
MIAMI LAKES,FL33014 		59-2468114 501(C)(3) 793,502 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(55) THE FOUNDATION FOR FLVS
5422 CARRIER DRIVE SUITE 100
ORLANDO,FL32819 		80-0617347 501(C)(3) 82,974 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(56) THE FOUNDATION FOR LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
PO BOX 1608
FT MYERS,FL33902 		59-2637849 501(C)(3) 298,271 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(57) THE FOUNDATION FOR ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
445 W AMELIA STREET
ORLANDO,FL32801 		59-2788435 501(C)(3) 561,951 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(58) THE FOUNDATION FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
400 EAST LAKE MARY BOULEVARD
SANFORD,FL32773 		59-2775956 501(C)(3) 185,484 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(59) THE INDIAN RIVER EDUCATION FUND
6500 57TH STREET
VERO BEACH,FL32967 		99-3295000 501(C)(3) 90,452 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
(60) WALTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION
145 S PARK STREET SUITE 3
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS,FL32435 		31-1483766 501(C)(3) 34,942 0     ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
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60
3
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: EACH FOUNDATION RECEIVING STATE FUNDING IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION STATING THE MATCHING REQUIREMENT FOR STATE FUNDS HAS BEEN MET. ADDITIONALLY, THE CATALOG OF STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NUMBER IS REPORTED TO EACH FOUNDATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FLORIDA SINGLE AUDIT ACT.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS INC
Employer identification number

65-1086820
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MARY CHANCE
PRESIDENT, UNTIL 6/30/2025 		(i)

(ii)		 151,769
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0 		16,635
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0 		6,000
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0 		8,178
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0 		0
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0 		182,582
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS INC
Employer identification number

65-1086820
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 RESILIENCY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM: THE CONSORTIUM PARTNERED WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BUILD STUDENT RESILIENCY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY WITH LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION PROGRAMS FOCUSED AROUND 11 SKILLS OR CHARACTERISTICS THAT HELP THEM NAVIGATE LIFE'S CHALLENGES. RESILIENCY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY WAS A $21.3 MILLION GRANT TO THE CONSORTIUM FROM THE FDOE IN DECEMBER 2022 WITH THE REQUIREMENT THAT FUNDS WERE ENCUMBERED BY SEPTEMBER 2024. AT THE CLOSE OF THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, $4,867,432 OF THE FUNDS WERE EXPENDED AS CONTRACTS TO LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE STUDENT RESILIENCY INITIATIVES AND APPROVED ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024, MEMBERS COMPLETED ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED OVER THE PRECEDING 15 MONTHS. THE PROGRAM CONCLUDED IN SEPTEMBER 2024.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE ALL POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, SUBJECT ONLY TO SUCH RESTRICTIONS AS THE BOARD MAY FROM TIME TO TIME SPECIFY. HOWEVER, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ALTER, AMEND, OR REPEAL THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THE BYLAWS OF THE CFEF OR TO APPOINT DIRECTORS. ALL ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION EFFECTIVE 7/1/2025. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. UPDATED THE ADDRESS OF THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE TO 100 SW 75TH STREET, SUITE 204, GAINESVILLE, FL 32607 AND THE REGISTERED AGENT TO AMITY SCHUYLER. 2. EXPANDED LANGUAGE ON THE ACTIVITIES THAT THE CORPORATION MAY CARRY OUT IN FUTHERENCE OF ITS PURPOSE. 3. ADDED ARTICLES OUTLINING THE MEMBERSHIP, DURATION, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS, AMENDMENTS, AND DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RESTATED ITS BYLAWS EFFECTIVE 7/1/2025. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. TRANSITION TO A SMALLER BOARD OF DIRECTORS: THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE WILL CHANGE FROM THE CURRENT 62-MEMBER BOARD TO NO MORE THAN 17 BOARD MEMBERS. THIS SMALL BOARD WILL ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSEEING THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS. 2. REPRESENTATIVES FROM LOCAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS WILL NOW FORM THE CONSORTIUM'S MEMBERSHIP. THE CONSORTIUM'S MEMBERSHIP WILL CONTINUE TO RETAIN KEY AUTHORITIES INCLUDING: - APPROVING CHANGES TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, SUCH AS THE BYLAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - ELECTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND BOARD OFFICERS 3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS: ENHANCED POLICIES WILL REQUIRE BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DECISIONS WHERE SUCH CONFLICTS EXIST. IN ADDITION, THE BYLAWS CONVEY THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY REGARDING NONPUBLIC MATTERS. 4. NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE CONSORTIUM IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH MEMBERS THAT PAY DUES AND RECEIVE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP (ACCESS TO APPLY FOR GRANTS, NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES). THE MEMBERS DO NOT RECEIVE A SHARE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROFITS OR EXCESS DUES OR SHARE OF NET ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERSHIP IN THE CONSORTIUM SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: THE RECOGNIZED PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS OR COUNTYWIDE DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND HAVE PAID ANNUAL MEMBERSHIUP DUES FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE CONSORTIUM. EACH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN FLORIDA IS ELIGIBLE TO HAVE ONE MEMBER. THERE SHALL BE NO MORE THAN SIXTY-SEVEN MEMBERS. MEMBERS APPOINT ONE INDIVIDUAL TO REPRESENT THE MEMBER ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MEMBERS HAVE NO SEPARATE VOTING RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE AFFAIRS OF THE CONSORTIUM, AND ALL GOVERANCE OF THE CONSORTIUM SHALL BE VESTED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MEMBERS VOTE BIENNIALLY ON MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (GOVERNING BOARD). THE BOARD ALSO VOTES ON OTHER BOARD BUSINESS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, INCLUDING DUES, STRUCTURE AND POLICIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE FORM BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AND SIGNED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 FOR THE PRESIDENT, MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPLETE AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND CONFER ON OVERALL INPUT BEFORE REVIEWING WITH THE PRESIDENT. ANNUAL SALARY INCREASES ARE AGREED UPON BY THE GROUP AFTER REVIEWING THE BUDGET AND RESEARCHING SALARIES IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR STAFF. PRESIDENT COMPLETES AN ANNUAL WRITTEN PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND REVIEWS IT WITH THE EMPLOYEE, USING A SIMILAR PROCESS FOR DETERMINING IF ANY SALARY INCREASES OR CHANGES IN DUTIES/HOURS ARE TO BE IMPLEMENTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE THEIR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 180,717. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 180,717. CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,545. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,545. RESILIENCY CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,867,432. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,867,432. CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,250. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,250. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,500.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)


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