Does Professional Firefighters Of Marion County Benevolence Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

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Private Foundation · FL

Professional Firefighters Of Marion County Benevolence Fund Inc

Ocala, FL · EIN 320285305 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$116K

Total Giving

$53K

Grants on File

Average Grant

$8K

Giving Radius

Where Professional Firefighters Of Marion County Benevolence Fund Inc Has Given

Historical grants to 3 recipients across 1 state. Top concentrations: OCALA ($44K, 4 grants), TALLAHASSEE ($5K, 2 grants), BELLEVIEW ($4K, 1 grant).

Section I

How to Apply

Contributions requested by members for a specific organization are brought to the board and are voted on during a quarterly meeting or via conference email. Member requests must have a set amount for contribution and a description of the organization and its mission. For individuals requesting financial assistance, the written application must include reason for needing assistance and proof of hardship. These applications are brought to the board and are voted on during a meeting or email exchange.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

Contributions to organizations are limited to $1,500 per calendar year. Financial assistance contributions are limited to $500.00 per month for a maximum of three months in one calendar year. These amounts may be increased on a per organization/individual request after review by the board.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient	Location	Amount	Purpose	Year
Miscellaneous Charitable Individual	Ocala, FL	$8K	Miscellaneous charitable purchases of food and supplies for individuals that would otherwise face hardship to provide these necessities for themselves and their family. This amount consists of multiple donations of food, clothing, and hygenic supplies as well as support for paying utility bills, medical bills, and funeral expenses to those individuals that applied for assistance.	2020
Children's Burn Camp of North Florida (Camp Amigo)	Tallahassee, FL	$2K	To aid in the mission of providing for children who are burn victims and have been scarred physically and emotionally a summer camp where the children can bond with others in their situation.	2021
Fire Rescue Support INC	Belleview, FL	$4K	General donation	2021
Miscellaneous Charitable Individual	Ocala, FL	$12K	Miscellaneous charitable purchases of food and supplies for individuals that would otherwise face hardship to provide these necessities for themselves and their family. This amount consists of multiple donations of food, clothing, and hygenic supplies as well as support for paying utility bills, medical bills, and funeral expenses to those individuals that applied for assistance.	2021
Children's Burn Camp of North Florida (Camp Amigo)	Tallahassee, FL	$3K	To aid in the mission of providing for children who are burn victims and have been scarred physically and emotionally a summer camp where the children can bond with others in their situation.	2023
Miscellaneous Charitable Individual	Ocala, FL	$15K	Miscellaneous charitable purchases of food and supplies for individuals that would otherwise face hardship to provide these necessities for themselves and their family. This amount consists of multiple donations of food, clothing, and hygenic supplies as well as support for paying utility bills, medical bills, and funeral expenses to those individuals that applied for assistance.	2023
Miscellaneous Charitable Individual	Ocala, FL	$9K	Miscellaneous charitable purchases of food and supplies for individuals that would otherwise face hardship to provide these necessities for themselves and their family. This amount consists of multiple donations of food, clothing, and hygenic supplies as well as support for paying utility bills, medical bills, and funeral expenses to those individuals that applied for assistance.	2022

7 grants total

Section V

Board of Directors

SCOTT CHAPPELL PRESIDENT
CHRIS E LEWIS VICE PRESIDENT
CHRIS M LEWIS SECRETARY
HARRISON SPRECHMAN TREASURER
DANIEL GARCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STEPHEN JOHNSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MANUEL ARIAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JAMES CUSSINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BRIAN CASSIDY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHRIS E LEWIS PRESIDENT
CHRIS M LEWIS SECRETARY
HARRISON SPRECHMAN TREASURER
STEPHEN JOHNSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MANUEL ARIAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JAMES CUSSINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHRIS E LEWIS PRESIDENT
CHRIS M LEWIS SECRETARY
HARRISON SPRECHMAN TREASURER
STEPHEN JOHNSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MANUEL ARIAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JAMES CUSSINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SCOTT CHAPPELL PRESIDENT
CHRIS E LEWIS VICE PRESIDENT
CHRIS M LEWIS SECRETARY
HARRISON SPRECHMAN TREASURER
DANIEL GARCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STEPHEN JOHNSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MANUEL ARIAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JAMES CUSSINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BRIAN CASSIDY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year	Total Assets	Qualifying Distributions	Total Revenue	Total Expenses
2023	$88K	—	$52K	$59K
2022	$95K	—	$66K	$40K
2021	$69K	—	$36K	$39K
2020	$72K	—	$27K	$38K
2019	$83K	—	$65K	$69K
2015	$67K	—	$63K	$45K
2014	$50K	—	$63K	$49K

Section VII

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