Nonprofit · EIN 59-2949915
PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · OCALA, FL 34475
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,245,045 | $2,134,102 | $110,943 | $4,233,757 | $62,367 | $4,171,390 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,241,599 | $2,506,644 | -$265,045 | $4,045,905 | $57,053 | $3,988,852 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,309,052 | $1,862,359 | $446,693 | $4,222,267 | $51,398 | $4,170,869 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,199,518
- of which government grants
- $226,564
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $45,208
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$823
- Net income from fundraising events
- $319
- Other revenue
- $319
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,023,374
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $110,046
- Other salaries and wages
- $316,848
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $596,365
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,900
- Occupancy
- $8,969
- Travel
- $18,973
- Depreciation
- $529
- Program services (functional)
- $1,667,390
- Management and general (functional)
- $384,455
- Fundraising (functional)
- $82,257
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,045,905
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,233,757
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $62,367
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,171,390
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $692
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,029,735
- Gross receipts
- $3,390,408
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 265
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR DIANE GULLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 | $256,603 | $49,003 |
| GINGER CRUZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $120,996 | $24,670 |
| KEVIN CHRISTIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.95 | $0 | $114,815 | $29,677 |
| GAY STREET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.45 | $0 | $119,420 | $24,429 |
| MELISSA CONNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.05 | $0 | $118,782 | $24,368 |
| MEGHAN MAGAMOLL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $16,000 | $78,213 | $11,996 |
| CASEY GRIFFITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.02 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HATCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.45 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HATCHETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.85 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEL POOLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.82 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERI POTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.89 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LAUREN CARTWRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN D CERVELLERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 |
| TODD DUFFY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.12 | $0 |
| DON UMPLEBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 |
| CHRIS YANCEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.65 | $0 |
| DONNA CRESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| DEAN BLINKHORN | BOARD MEMBER- FR 7/1 Trustee or director | 0.55 | $0 |
| DR CHARLES MCINTOSH | BOARD MEMBER- FR 7/1 Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 |
| JULIE SHEALY | BOARD MEMBER- FR 7/1 Trustee or director | 0.88 | $0 |
| CINDY HARPER | BOARD MEMBER- FR 7/1 Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR DIANE GULLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.65 | $0 | $230,577 | $47,146 |
| GINGER CRUZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $116,194 | $27,501 |
| KEVIN CHRISTIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.61 | $0 | $112,737 | $27,360 |
| GAY STREET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 | $109,968 | $26,924 |
| MELISSA CONNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.26 | $0 | $107,890 | $25,789 |
| MEGHAN MAGAMOLL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $13,000 | $76,367 | $13,869 |
| DR LAUREN CARTWRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.11 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D CERVELLERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.32 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA CRESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.21 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD DUFFY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JENNIFER FRYNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY GRIFFITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.36 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HATCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HATCHETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEWART HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.19 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS MAGAMOLL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.28 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.72 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEL POOLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.61 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERI POTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.17 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA RAUBA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.71 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.07 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBEY SLAVEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DON UMPLEBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.09 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.09 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS YANCEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.28 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE GULLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.65 | $0 | $226,128 | $49,327 |
| GINGER CRUZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.72 | $0 | $109,823 | $23,656 |
| KEVIN CHRISTIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.02 | $0 | $109,544 | $23,728 |
| GAY STREET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.78 | $0 | $104,015 | $20,647 |
| MELISSA FORSYTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.82 | $0 | $98,299 | $21,303 |
| MEGHAN MAGAMOLL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $8,000 | $65,220 | $26,251 |
| MICHELLE COLBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.73 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JENNIFER FRYNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GORDON GLOVER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.82 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY GRIFFITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.55 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.62 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HATCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.88 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HATCHETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEWART HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE KIRKLAND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.95 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS MAGAMOLL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEL POOLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.63 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERI POTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA RAUBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY SCHIEFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.68 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBEY SLAVEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE UMPLEBY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1239 NW 4TH ST, OCALA, FL 34475-6444
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MEGHAN MAGAMOLL, 1239 NW 4TH STREET, OCALA, FL 344756444
- Signed the 990
- MEGHAN MAGAMOLL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (352) 671-4167
- Website
- WWW.PEFMC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PURVIS GRAY & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO FINANCIALLY AND MATERIALLY SUPPORT MARION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ITS STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. THIS IS DONE BY FOCUSING COMMUNITY INTEREST ON PUBLIC EDUCATION; INITIATING SUPPORT AND UNDERWRITING PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND MARION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OTAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN IS A PROGRAM FOR DESERVING LOW-INCOME CHILDREN IN MARION COUNTY TO ESCAPE THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY OFFERING STUDENTS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS IF THEY FOLLOW PROGRAM GUIDELINES. EACH STUDENT IS ALSO PROVIDED A CARING VOLUNTEER MENTOR THAT MEETS WITH THE STUDENT ONCE A WEEK FOR ALL 4 YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL. THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE HIGH SCHOOL DROP-OUTS AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO FINISH COLLEGE. DURING THE 2024-2025 YEAR THERE WERE 256 ACTIVE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM WITH EACH OF THOSE STUDENTS HAVING A 100% MENTOR MATCH. THERE ARE 195 ACTIVE STUDENT MENTORS WITH MULTIPLE VOLUNTEERS MENTORING MORE THAN 1 STUDENT. COLLEGE TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO THE 42 STUDENTS IN THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2025. THE PROGRAM BOASTS A 98% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE COMPARED TO 72% OF THEIR AT-RISK PEER GROUP IN FLORIDA.Expenses $409,772 · grants $135,248
- TOOLS 4 TEACHING IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW TEACHERS TO OBTAIN FREE TEACHING MATERIALS AND OTHER FREE SUPPLIES FOR THEIR CLASSROOMS AND STUDENTS IN NEED. THE GOAL IS TO ALLOW BOTH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO HAVE THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS. ALL MARION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS MAY SHOP ONCE A MONTH FOR FREE SUPPLIES. TEACHERS WHO HAVE THE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES NECESSARY TO TEACH ARE MORE MOTIVATED TO TEACH AND THE QUALITY OF THEIR TEACHING IS IMPROVED. IN ANNUAL SURVEY RESPONSES, TEACHERS REPORTED THAT HAVING ADEQUATE SCHOOLS SUPPLIES IMPROVED STUDENT GRADES, ATTENDANCE, BEHAVIOR AND SELF-ESTEEM. DURING THE 2024-2025 YEAR, TOOLS 4 TEACHING HOSTED A TOTAL OF 2,974 TEACHER SHOPPING TRIPS. APPROXIMATELY $238,143 IN FREE SUPPLIES WERE PROVIDED TO 883 TEACHERS ACROSS ALL OF THE DISTRICT'S SCHOOLS.Expenses $307,082 · grants $238,144
- SEE SCHEDULE OGRANTS FOR GREAT IDEAS IS A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM OPEN TO ALL MARION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS. THE GRANTS PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF STEM EDUCATION, LITERACY, ASSISTING LOW-PERFORMING STUDENTS, INCREASING GRADUATION RATES, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, TEACHER QUALITY, AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN NEED, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES. THE GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE SCORED BY A GROUP OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS. GRANTS ARE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 1. ADDRESSES A NEED OR CREATES AN OPPORTUNITY. 2. WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT STUDENT LEARNING. 3. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES ARE REALISTIC. 4. FOLLOW-UP EVALUATION. 5. NUMBER OF LOW PERFORMING AND OVERALL STUDENTS IMPACTED. DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR, APPROXIMATELY $115,572 IN GRANTS FOR GREAT IDEAS PROJECTS WAS AWARDED.Expenses $130,616 · grants $108,772
- OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION SUCH AS THE SCHOOL BUSINESS PARTNER PROGRAM, GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER RECOGNITION PROGRAM, SCHOOL RELATED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR PROGRAM, TEACHER TO BE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND THE SILVER RIVER SCIENCE LAB & EDUCATION CENTER ALL ENHANCE SUPPORT FOR MARION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ADDITIONAL INITIATIVES DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR INCLUDED BUILDING STUDENT RESILIENCY TO SUPPORT STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, NEW WORLDS READING INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT LITERACY EFFORTS, AND THE THANK A TEACHER PROGRAM TO ULTIMATELY SUPPORT TEACHER RECOGNITION AND RETENTION.Expenses $819,920 · grants $541,210
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-2949915
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,233,757
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,390,408
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,245,045 | $2,134,102 | $4,233,757 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,241,599 | $2,506,644 | $4,045,905 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,309,052 | $1,862,359 | $4,222,267 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,235,656 | $1,871,846 | $3,741,545 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 59-2949915).
Questions about PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC is 59-2949915.
- Is PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MEGHAN MAGAMOLL.
- Who are the officers and directors of PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,245,045, expenses of $2,134,102 and total assets of $4,233,757 at year end.
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