Nonprofit · EIN 47-2640601
SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Also known as SCSO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SANFORD, FL 32773
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $204,613 | $245,449 | -$40,836 | $490,728 | $46,736 | $443,992 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $345,079 | $200,560 | $144,519 | $552,977 | $68,149 | $484,828 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $134,477 | $273,913 | -$139,436 | $348,600 | $8,291 | $340,309 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $189,880
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $9
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,186
- Other revenue
- $14,724
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,750
- Occupancy
- $2,387
- Program services (functional)
- $204,835
- Management and general (functional)
- $40,614
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $552,977
- Total assets, end of year
- $490,728
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $46,736
- Net assets, end of year
- $443,992
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $184,791
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $259,201
- Gross receipts
- $212,244
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY HOPE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $153,746 | $54,449 |
| MARISSA CELLINI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 3 | $0 | $77,022 | $46,226 |
| CHARLES DAVIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK SWENK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE STRADA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRBY MULLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HARDESTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY D'ALESSANDRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOT TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TED ESTES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUTH STEVENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY HOPE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $141,447 | $34,451 |
| MARISSA CELLINI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 3 | $0 | $70,917 | $38,004 |
| CHARLES DAVIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUTH STEVENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOT TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE STRADA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRBY MULLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TED ESTES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK SWENK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY D'ALESSANDRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HARDESTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY HOPE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $130,333 | $24,206 |
| MARISSA CELLINI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 3 | $0 | $63,130 | $27,318 |
| CHARLES DAVIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUTH STEVENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOT TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE STRADA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRBY MULLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TED ESTES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 ESLINGER WAY, SANFORD, FL 32773-6706
- In care of
- % EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LISA SPRIGGS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARISSA CELLINI, 100 ESLINGER WAY, SANFORD, FL 32773
- Signed the 990
- MARISSA CELLINI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (407) 665-6532
- Return prepared by
- FORVIS MAZARS LLP
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $152,916
- EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: VARIOUS INTERNAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED TO FUND SCSO EMPLOYEE EVENTS SUCH AS THE CHRISTMAS PARTY.Expenses $28,911
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xpenses $23,008
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2640601
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $490,728
- Income (IRS master file)
- $212,244
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $204,613 | $245,449 | $490,728 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $345,079 | $200,560 | $552,977 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $134,477 | $273,913 | $348,600 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $195,093 | $269,074 | $486,321 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 47-2640601).
Questions about SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is 47-2640601.
- Is SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MARISSA CELLINI.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $204,613, expenses of $245,449 and total assets of $490,728 at year end.
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