2026-08-13T15:13:49+00:00 2025-09-30 440160260 FORVIS MAZARS LLP 255 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE SUITE 600 ORLANDO FL 32801 990 2024-10-01 472640601 SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC SEMI 4076656532 100 ESLINGER WAY SANFORD FL 32773 MARISSA CELLINI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4076656532 2026-08-13 true true PETER GUBLER P00190185 4077405400 2026-08-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MARISSA CELLINI 100 ESLINGER WAY SANFORD FL 32773 212244 false X WWW.SEMINOLESHERIFF.ORG/FOUNDATION X 2016 FL ASSIST UNDERSERVED AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS THROUGH EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND RESOURCES. 9 9 0 500 0 340780 189880 0 1232 9 3067 14724 345079 204613 0 0 0 0 0 200560 245449 200560 245449 144519 -40836 552977 490728 68149 46736 484828 443992 THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT THE SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND RESOURCES TO UNDERSERVED AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS IN THE SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA COMMUNITY. false false 152916 0 0 COMMUNITY OUTREACH: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE THAT SUPPORT CRIME PREVENTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, CORRECTIONAL, AND RELATED AT-RISK POPULATIONS WITHIN SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) IN THE CURRENT YEAR, THE FOUNDATION UNDERTOOK THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: - CHRISTMAS VILLAGE - A HOSTED EVENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 370 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AS WELL AS THOSE WHO HAVE FACED ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE EVENT INCLUDES GAMES, CRAFTS AND VISITS WITH SANTA. WHILE CHILDREN ENJOY ACTIVITIES THE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS SHOP FOR TOYS. - HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR - APPROXIMATLEY 500-600 CARS OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN, VISITED THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE PARKING LOT FOR A DRIVE-THRU TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT AND TO INTERFACE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT IN ORDER TO FOSTER POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. 2,000 LBS OF CANDY WERE DISTRIBUTED. - THE DAILY DIFFERENCE - PROVIDES FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO DEPUTIES SO THAT THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES AS THE OPPORTUNITY ARISES IN THE COURSE OF THEIR DAY. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, 158 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED. - SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY - THE FOUNDATION HAS A FUND SET UP TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE FOR EXPLORERS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A LAW ENFORCEMENT/CORRECTIONAL-RELATED DEGREE. - VETERANS PROGRAM - A HOSTED VETERAN HOLDIAY EVENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 450 INDIVIDUALS TO HONOR THOSE THAT HAVE SERVED. - SHOP WITH THE SHERIFF - APPROXIMATELY 230 AT-RISK STUDENTS PROVIDED WITH BACKPACKS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND A GIFT CARD TO PURCHASE SCHOOL NECESSITIES SUCH AS SHOES AND CLOTHING. - SAFETY PATROL DC TRIP - APPROXIMATELY 140 SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL STUDENTS TOURED THE CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES. 28911 0 0 EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: VARIOUS INTERNAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED TO FUND SCSO EMPLOYEE EVENTS SUCH AS THE CHRISTMAS PARTY. 23008 0 0 POLICE ACTIVITY LEAGUE: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON PROVIDING SAFE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH WHILE BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 307 STUDENTS ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS WERE SERVED. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) IN THE CURRENT YEAR, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING POLICE ACTIVITY LEAGUE PROGRAMS: - CADETS - THE CADET PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARDS 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE YOUTH AND PROVIDES THEM WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS. GRADUATES ARE ELIGIBLE TO MOVE UP TO EXPLORERS. - EXPLORERS - THE EXPLORER PROGRAM IS OPEN TO TEENAGERS ENTERING THE 9TH GRADE THROUGH TWENTY (20) YEARS OF AGE. THE INTENT OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER EXPLORATION THROUGH TRAINING AND HANDS-ON INTERACTION. - EXPLORER ACADEMY - THE CENTRAL FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORER ACADEMY ("CFLEEA") IS A THREE-YEAR PROGRAM HELD EVERY SUMMER DURING THE MONTH OF JULY. THE ACADEMICS PORTION OF THE ACADEMY INCLUDES A BROAD OVERVIEW OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TOPICS WITH THE INTENT OF PROMOTING LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER EXPLORATION. - ELITE LADIES - THE ELITE LADIES PROGRAM IS A GENDER-SPECIFIC PROGRAM BASED ON FOUR ESSENTIAL PILLARS (HEALTH, SOCIAL DIVERSITY, LEADERSHIP, AND EDUCATION) THAT ENCOURAGES YOUNG LADIES' SENSE OF SELF-WORTH AND INSTILLS A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE. THE PROGRAM TARGETS AT-RISK FEMALES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WITH THE GOAL OF REDUCING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, WHILE POSITIVELY IMPACTING THEIR LIVES. - SPORTS PROGRAMS - BASKETBALL AND FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED FOR YOUTH IN ORDER TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL FITNESS, SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE, AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS SELF-DISCIPLINE. - CAMP - CAMP CONSISTS OF A SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMP STAFFED WITH SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTIES AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL. LIFE SKILLS LESSONS ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE CAMPS, ALONG WITH FUN ACTIVITIES. THE MISSION IS TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CHILDREN, WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE FOR KIDS TO PLAY DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER BREAKS. 204835 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false true false true true false false false true true true true true true false false false false FL X MARY HOPE 4076656532 100 ESLINGER WAY SANFORD FL 32773 CHARLES DAVIS CHAIR 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ALEX WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ERIK SWENK BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JOE STRADA BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KIRBY MULLINS BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MATT HARDESTY BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PATTY D'ALESSANDRO BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SCOT TUCKER BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 TED ESTES BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 TRUTH STEVENSON BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MARISSA CELLINI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3.0 40.0 X 0 77022 46226 MARY HOPE SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.0 40.0 X 0 153746 54449 0 230768 100675 0 false true false 0 38101 151779 189880 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 0 0 0 0 19817 38101 7631 12186 12186 SNACK BAR REVENUE 900099 2538 2538 0 0 0 0 2538 204613 0 0 14733 8750 8750 0 0 0 0 23704 23704 3132 3132 2387 2387 3700 3700 COMMUNITY OUTREACH 130559 130559 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 48881 48881 PAL PROGRAM 23008 23008 SUPPLIES 1328 1328 0 0 0 0 245449 204835 40614 0 0 552977 490728 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 552977 490728 68149 46736 0 0 0 0 68149 46736 X 209508 184791 275320 259201 484828 443992 552977 490728 -40836 0 X false true true false X X X 1 SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 596000860 6 true 0 0 1 0 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 212243 0 0 212243 -7630 -7630 204613 253079 7630 7630 245449 0 0 245449 SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND FROM STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER SIMILAR PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES. ALTHOUGH THE FOUNDATION WAS GRANTED AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION, SUCH EX-EMPTION DOES NOT APPLY TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, NO LIABILITY FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAXES EXISTED. THE FOUNDATION HAS ADOPTED THE APPLICATION OF THE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION PROVISIONS OF FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES. IT PRESCRIBES AN EVALUATION PROCESS FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. IT ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON DE-RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST, AND PENALTIES, DISCLOSURE, AND TRANSITIONS. THE PROVISIONS HAD NO IMPACT ON THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE FOUNDATION HAS ACCRUED NO INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. IT IS THE FOUNDATION'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS AS EXPENSE. SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4(B) OTHER REVENUES IN FORM 990 NOT IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FUNDRAISING EXPENSE - -7630 SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2(D) OTHER EXPENSES IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOT IN FORM 990 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES - 7630 EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT 39565 21472 18093 6274 MATT MILLER MOTORCYCLE CHALLENGE 18353 16629 1724 1357 0 0 57918 38101 19817 7631 7631 12186 false false false false false false false false false MARY HOPE SECRETARY/TREASURER 0 146797 0 6949 0 0 0 19720 0 34729 0 208195 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICES IN THE CURRENT YEAR, THE FOUNDATION UNDERTOOK THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: - CHRISTMAS VILLAGE - A HOSTED EVENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 370 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AS WELL AS THOSE WHO HAVE FACED ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE EVENT INCLUDES GAMES, CRAFTS AND VISITS WITH SANTA. WHILE CHILDREN ENJOY ACTIVITIES THE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS SHOP FOR TOYS. - HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR - APPROXIMATLEY 500-600 CARS OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN, VISITED THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE PARKING LOT FOR A DRIVE-THRU TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT AND TO INTERFACE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT IN ORDER TO FOSTER POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. 2,000 LBS OF CANDY WERE DISTRIBUTED. - THE DAILY DIFFERENCE - PROVIDES FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO DEPUTIES SO THAT THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES AS THE OPPORTUNITY ARISES IN THE COURSE OF THEIR DAY. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, 158 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED. - SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY - THE FOUNDATION HAS A FUND SET UP TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE FOR EXPLORERS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A LAW ENFORCEMENT/CORRECTIONAL-RELATED DEGREE. - VETERANS PROGRAM - A HOSTED VETERAN HOLDIAY EVENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 450 INDIVIDUALS TO HONOR THOSE THAT HAVE SERVED. - SHOP WITH THE SHERIFF - APPROXIMATELY 230 AT-RISK STUDENTS PROVIDED WITH BACKPACKS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND A GIFT CARD TO PURCHASE SCHOOL NECESSITIES SUCH AS SHOES AND CLOTHING. - SAFETY PATROL DC TRIP - APPROXIMATELY 140 SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL STUDENTS TOURED THE CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICES IN THE CURRENT YEAR, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING POLICE ACTIVITY LEAGUE PROGRAMS: - CADETS - THE CADET PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARDS 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE YOUTH AND PROVIDES THEM WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS. GRADUATES ARE ELIGIBLE TO MOVE UP TO EXPLORERS. - EXPLORERS - THE EXPLORER PROGRAM IS OPEN TO TEENAGERS ENTERING THE 9TH GRADE THROUGH TWENTY (20) YEARS OF AGE. THE INTENT OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER EXPLORATION THROUGH TRAINING AND HANDS-ON INTERACTION. - EXPLORER ACADEMY - THE CENTRAL FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORER ACADEMY ("CFLEEA") IS A THREE-YEAR PROGRAM HELD EVERY SUMMER DURING THE MONTH OF JULY. THE ACADEMICS PORTION OF THE ACADEMY INCLUDES A BROAD OVERVIEW OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TOPICS WITH THE INTENT OF PROMOTING LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER EXPLORATION. - ELITE LADIES - THE ELITE LADIES PROGRAM IS A GENDER-SPECIFIC PROGRAM BASED ON FOUR ESSENTIAL PILLARS (HEALTH, SOCIAL DIVERSITY, LEADERSHIP, AND EDUCATION) THAT ENCOURAGES YOUNG LADIES' SENSE OF SELF-WORTH AND INSTILLS A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE. THE PROGRAM TARGETS AT-RISK FEMALES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WITH THE GOAL OF REDUCING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, WHILE POSITIVELY IMPACTING THEIR LIVES. - SPORTS PROGRAMS - BASKETBALL AND FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED FOR YOUTH IN ORDER TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL FITNESS, SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE, AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS SELF-DISCIPLINE. - CAMP - CAMP CONSISTS OF A SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMP STAFFED WITH SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTIES AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL. LIFE SKILLS LESSONS ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE CAMPS, ALONG WITH FUN ACTIVITIES. THE MISSION IS TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CHILDREN, WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE FOR KIDS TO PLAY DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER BREAKS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15 PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION ARE COMPENSATED BY THE SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, A RELATED GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION. THAT ORGANIZATION USES THE FOLLOWING WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER OFFICERS: REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS ELECTING MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION IS THE SHERIFF OF SEMINOLE COUNTY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION ARE APPOINTED BY THE SHERIFF OF SEMINOLE COUNTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FILING ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B REVIEW OF FORM 990 BY GOVERNING BODY THE SECRETARY/TREASURER CONDUCTS A REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 EACH YEAR. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S LEGAL OBLIGATION TO AVOID PRIVATE INUREMENT, SELF-DEALING, AND MISUSE OF DONOR FUNDS, IT IS THE POLICY OF THIS ORGANIZATION TO AVOID, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, ALL SUCH ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. DIRECTORS SHALL EXCUSE THEMSELVES ON MATTERS WHERE THEIR OBJECTIVITY WOULD BE COMPROMISED. ANY PROPOSED ACTIVITIES WHICH MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 100 ESLINGER WAY SANFORD FL 32773 596000860 LAW ENFORCEMENT FL 501(C)(1) NA false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false