Nonprofit · EIN 59-2718509
FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $3,512,501 | $3,761,705 | -$249,204 | $8,487,532 | $1,349,176 | $7,138,356 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,594,940 | $3,492,362 | $102,578 | $7,410,897 | $512,598 | $6,898,299 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,454,398 | $4,323,917 | $130,481 | $7,966,695 | $1,612,413 | $6,354,282 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,470,396
- Program service revenue
- $740,129
- Investment income
- $297,890
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $88,215
- Other revenue
- $4,086
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,203,811
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $24,917
- Program services (functional)
- $3,380,949
- Management and general (functional)
- $380,756
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,410,897
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,487,532
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,349,176
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,138,356
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $943,572
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,194,784
- Gross receipts
- $6,274,242
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSEY ZANDER | EXEC DIR Officer | 0 | $0 | $95,558 | $34,922 |
| STEVE CRISAFULLI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN CRAWFORD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY DOWD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER TURNBULL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS ALVAREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD BRISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CANTENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS CHAMBERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI GUNDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRICK MCGHEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SPICOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA TEDROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA TOVAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMITY SCHUYLER | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK HARRISON | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSEY ZANDER | EXEC DIR Officer | 20 | $0 | $93,802 | $34,518 |
| REBECCA MATTHEWS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA TOVAR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON BRISE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN CRAWFORD-WHITAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS ALVAREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS CHAMBERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY CHARTRAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE CRISFULLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAQUEL EGUSQUIZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HOKANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA TEDROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CHANCE | EX-OFFICIO MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIANNA SWEARINGEN | EX-OFFICIO MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTIN PICCOLO | FMR EXEC DIR (TERM NOV 2022) Officer | 20 | $0 | $89,907 | $30,247 |
| REBECCA MATTHEWS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA TOVAR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON BRISE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN CRAWFORD-WHITAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS ALVAREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS CHAMBERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY CHARTRAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE CRISAFULLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAQUEL EGUSQUIZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HOKANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA TEDROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CHANCE | EX-OFFICIO MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIANNA SWEARINGTON | EX-OFFICIO MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY ZANDER | EXEC DIR (STARTED JAN 2023) Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 325 W GAINES ST STE 1532, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-6401
- In care of
- % BETHANY SWONSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LINDSEY ZANDER, 325 W GAINES ST STE 1532, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399
- Signed the 990
- LINDSEY ZANDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (850) 245-9983
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
AS A VALUED PARTNER IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND A DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INVESTS IN HIGH ACHIEVEMENT FOR EVERY STUDENT TO CONTRIBUTE TO FLORIDA'S GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES, HOLDS, INVESTS, AND ADMINISTERS PROPERTY AND MAKES EXPENDITURES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE EDUCATION IN FLORIDA.
Program accomplishments
- THE FLORIDA CIVICS AND DEBATE INITIATIVE (FCDI) IS MADE POSSIBLE BY A $5 MILLION GRANT FROM THE BERNIE MARCUS FOUNDATION. THE GOAL OF THE FCDI IS TO IMPROVE CIVIC LITERACY SKILLS IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL GRADE STUDENTS AND PREPARE THEM VIA PROGRAMS SUCH AS SPEECH AND DEBATE. THE INITIATIVE IS A THREE-YEAR, MULTI-PHASE PLAN TO ULTIMATELY INCORPORATE CIVICS PROGRAMS IN EVERY FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICT.Expenses $1,506,629 · grants $436,387 · revenue $7,391
- THE RESILIENCY FLORIDA INITIATIVE SUPPORTS STUDENT RESILIENCY AND CHARACTER EDUCATION BY PROVIDING PUBLIC AWARENESS MATERIALS AIMED AT STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS THAT WOULD EDUCATE, PROMOTE PERSEVERANCE, AND HELP CONNECT STUDENTS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES. THE PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN SHOULD INCLUDE A WEBSITE, VIDEOS, SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS, AND PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT DIRECT STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS TO THE RESILIENCY TOOLKIT CREATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.Expenses $667,369 · grants $540,000
- THE FLORIDA TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM HONORS AND RECOGNIZES EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATORS ACROSS THE STATE. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING TEACHING, FOSTER PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, AND ELEVATE THE TEACHING PROFESSION. SELECTED EDUCATORS PARTICIPATE IN A YEAR-LONG SERIES OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE FLORIDA TEACHER LEAD NETWORK, ENGAGE IN COLLABORATIVE EVENTS SUCH AS THE TEACHER OF THE YEAR ROUNDTABLE, AND BECOME PART OF AN ALUMNI NETWORK TO CONTINUE ENHANCING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS.Expenses $367,712 · grants $43,200 · revenue $11,000
- VARIOUS MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM FUNDS.Expenses $839,239 · grants $184,225 · revenue $725,824
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
- 59-2718509
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,487,532
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,274,242
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,512,501 | $3,761,705 | $8,487,532 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,594,940 | $3,492,362 | $7,410,897 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,454,398 | $4,323,917 | $7,966,695 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,752,665 | $2,357,369 | $7,578,427 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 59-2718509).
Questions about FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 59-2718509.
- Is FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LINDSEY ZANDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,512,501, expenses of $3,761,705 and total assets of $8,487,532 at year end.
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