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Nonprofit · EIN 59-3343026

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC

Tax-exempt · CLERMONT, FL 34711

Financials

$1.7M$1.2M2022$978K$3.7M2023$2.5M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,450,471$2,100,198$350,273$20,049,212$433,286$19,615,926
September 30, 2024990$978,006$3,670,145-$2,692,139$19,142,546$944,525$18,198,021
September 30, 2023990$1,689,296$1,162,569$526,727$18,631,354$851,646$17,779,708
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$851,076
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,414,250
Net rental income
$9,100
Net income from fundraising events
-$2,202
Other revenue
$185,145

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,445,781
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$154,884
Other salaries and wages
$48,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$217,135
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$15,128
Travel
$4
Depreciation
$21,901
Program services (functional)
$2,015,024
Management and general (functional)
$63,681
Fundraising (functional)
$21,493

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$19,142,546
Total assets, end of year
$20,049,212
Total liabilities, end of year
$433,286
Net assets, end of year
$19,615,926
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,071,326
Publicly traded securities
$18,909,334
Net assets without donor restrictions
$19,615,926
Gross receipts
$2,457,775
Employees
2
Year formed
1995
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Pat CarracioloVice President
Trustee or director
1$0
Doneth RoseDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Heather TheisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Donald KeeneDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Erica ColeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nate EdmundDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Debbie FlynnDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jill GanleyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sheri SpiveyDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Merideth NagelDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Michael SpartzTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Paula HosingtonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sandy SimmondsImmediate Past President
Officer
2$0
Laura MichalskiExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee
40$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Doneth RoseDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Donald KeeneDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Heather TheisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Erica ColeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Pat CarracioloDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Lance SewellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Paula HosingtonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Michael SpartzTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Mike BucherImmediate Past President
Officer
2$0
Laura MichalskiExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee
40$0
Sandy SimmondsPresident
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Doneth RoseDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Donald KeeneDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Heather TheisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Erica ColeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Pat CarracioloDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Lance SewellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Paula HosingtonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Michael SpartzTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Mike BucherImmediate Past President
Officer
2$0
Laura MichalskiExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee
40$0
Sandy SimmondsPresident
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2150 OAKLEY SEAVER DR, CLERMONT, FL 34711-1964
In care of
% LAURA MICHALSKI
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Laura Michalski, 2150 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, FL 34711
Signed the 990
LAURA MICHALSKI, Executive Director
Return prepared by
Binney Accounting and Assurance

Mission

The Foundations purpose is to enhance the lives of the residents of South Lake County now and for future generations by working together with our donors to build resources, address needs, and collaborate on key community issues and initiatives.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Foundation gives grants to eligible nonprofits for a variety of charitable purpose. The Foundations purpose is to enhance the lives of the residents of South Lake County now and for future generations to come by working together with our donors to build resources address needs and collaborate on key community issues and initiatives.
    Expenses $1,445,781
  • The Foundation stewards charitable funds for individuals, families, business, and organization to help them address community issues that impact them. Additionally, the Foundation provides support to local nonprofit organizations to meet recognized standards in their field.
    Expenses $505,694
  • Need and merit-based scholarships/grants are provided to schools and institutions to aid students in pursuing higher learning, continuing education, and career readiness.
    Expenses $63,549

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-3343026
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
1996
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,049,212
Income (IRS master file)
$2,457,775

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,450,471$2,100,198$20,049,212XML
990September 2024$978,006$3,670,145$19,142,546XML
990September 2023$1,689,296$1,162,569$18,631,354XML
990September 2022$4,419,592$1,470,970$16,635,104IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 59-3343026).

Questions about COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC is 59-3343026.
Is COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Laura Michalski.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LAKE COUNTY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,450,471, expenses of $2,100,198 and total assets of $20,049,212 at year end.

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