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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2247208

VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202

Financials

$1.1M$905K2023$927K$466K2024$682K$692K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$682,251$692,324-$10,073$873,410$3$873,407
December 31, 2024990$926,610$465,847$460,763$905,180$21,700$883,480
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$1,077,161$904,697$172,464$422,717$0$422,717
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$681,863
of which government grants
$103,758
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$388
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$627,621
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$28,694
Program services (functional)
$653,899
Management and general (functional)
$38,425

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$905,180
Total assets, end of year
$873,410
Total liabilities, end of year
$3
Net assets, end of year
$873,407
Net assets without donor restrictions
$873,407
Gross receipts
$682,251
Employees
0
Volunteers
13
Year formed
2021
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE FEARSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NINA WATERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELLEN WISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DANE GREYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NICHOLAS ABRAHAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN WOLFBURGCHAIRMAN
Officer
1$0
CHAD MEADOWSTREASURER
Officer
1$0
DANA KARZANSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
PATRICIA MCELROYPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE FEARSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NINA WATERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELLEN WISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DANE GREYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NICHOLAS ABRAHAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN WOLFBURGCHAIRMAN
Officer
1$0
CHAD MEADOWSTREASURER
Officer
1$0
DANA KARZANSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
PATRICIA MCELROYPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE FEARSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NINA WATERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELLEN WISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DANE GREYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN WOLFBURGCHAIRMAN
Officer
1$0
CHAD MEADOWSTREASURER
Officer
1$0
DANA KARZANSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
PATRICIA MCELROYPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
76 S LAURA ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202-3433
In care of
% JACK E KIKER III
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
PATRICIA MCELROY, 76 S LAURA ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
Signed the 990
PATRICIA MCELROY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(904) 420-4244
Return prepared by
CRI ADVISORS LLC

Mission

VYSTAR FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO DOING GOOD AND LEADING BY EXAMPLE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH, MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS, AND OVERALL COMMUNITY VITALITY IN THE AREAS SERVED BY VYSTAR CREDIT UNION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MILITARY GRANT CYCLE OPENED Q1 2025. TWELVE (12) ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESSING FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY, PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WERE AWARDED A 1-YEAR GRANT.
    Expenses $229,211 · grants $220,000
  • KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIVED A YOUTH GRANT IN 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 TO EXPAND FOOD ACCESS INITIATIVES THROUGH CARE SERVICES TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND IMPROVE OVERALL STUDENT WELL-BEING; PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO OUR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH NAVIGATING GI BENEFITS, OFFERING TRANSITION SUPPORT, AND CREATING ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES; AND TO IMPROVE THE RETENTION AND SUCCESS RATES OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS OR FOSTER CARE, ENSURING THEY RECEIVE THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO TRANSITION SMOOTHLY INTO COLLEGE LIFE AND THRIVE.
    Expenses $208,374 · grants $200,000
  • THE YOUTH GRANT CYCLE SUPPORTED PROGRAMS THAT CREATE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND STABLE HOUSING; BUILD WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE SKILLS AND EDUCATION THAT LEAD TO LONG-TERM CAREER PATHWAYS; OR PROVIDE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY AND POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $216,314 · grants $207,621

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-2247208
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$873,410
Income (IRS master file)
$682,251

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$682,251$692,324$873,410XML
990December 2024$926,610$465,847$905,180IRS
990December 2023$1,077,161$904,697$422,717XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––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 87-2247208).

Questions about VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is 87-2247208.
Is VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VYSTAR 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 VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PATRICIA MCELROY.
Who are the officers and directors of VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VYSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $682,251, expenses of $692,324 and total assets of $873,410 at year end.

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