TOTAL REVENUE - FISCAL 2025
$6,452,657
Down 2.3% from $6,603,079 in fiscal 2024.
Community Foundation Of The
Key West, Florida - EIN 65-0648968 - Latest filing: fiscal 2025 (Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025)
HOW TO READ THIS PAGE
How to read this page: every figure below is from the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Sep 1, 2026. People named below are shown as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Sep 1, 2026 - the filing is a snapshot of that fiscal year, not a list of current officeholders.
THE FILING IN ONE PARAGRAPH
Community Foundation Of The reported $6,452,657 in revenue and $2,981,803 in expenses in fiscal 2025, a surplus of $3,470,854 for the year. Program services took $2,666,625 of expenses, or 89.4%. The organization closed the year with $33,476,475 in net assets - about 134.7 months of expenses at the fiscal-2025 spending level.
At a Glance - Fiscal 2025
All values are fiscal 2025 unless a tile says otherwise.
TOTAL EXPENSES - FISCAL 2025
$2,981,803
Revenue minus expenses: $3,470,854 in fiscal 2025.
PROGRAM EXPENSE SHARE - FISCAL 2025
89.4%
$2,666,625 of $2,981,803 went to program services.
NET ASSETS - END OF FISCAL 2025
$33,476,475
Total assets $41,054,473 minus total liabilities $7,577,998.
TOP EXECUTIVE PAY - FISCAL 2025
$150,000
Elizabeth Brown, President & CEO, as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Sep 1, 2026. Total across all compensation columns.
PEOPLE REPORTED - FISCAL 2025
5 Employees
Plus 0 volunteers reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990.
Money In, Money Out - Fiscal 2025
Revenue and expenses as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Sep 1, 2026. Donated goods are separated from cash so food and supply donations do not read as cash income.
Where the Money Went - Fiscal 2025
Management and general is the figure reported on the filing (Part IX total); where a filing does not carry it, it is computed as the residual of total expenses minus program and fundraising expenses. Cost to raise a dollar in fiscal 2025: $0.02 - $97,253 in fundraising expenses divided by $4,595,075 in total contributions. On cash contributions only: $0.02.
Where the Money Came From - Fiscal 2025
| Source | Fiscal 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Contributions | $4,595,075 |
| Of Which Cash Contributions | $4,102,971 |
| Of Which Donated Goods (Noncash) | $492,104 |
| All Other Contributions | $4,595,075 |
| Program Service Revenue | $82,056 |
| Investment Income | $1,775,526 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue (All Sources) | $6,452,657 |
Government Grants - Not Broken Out
The fiscal-2025 Form 990 does not break out government grants as a separate line for this organization. This page shows Not Broken Out instead of estimating a figure.
The fiscal-2025 Form 990 does not break out government grants as a separate line for this organization. This page shows Not Broken Out instead of estimating a figure.
Reserves and Balance Sheet - Fiscal 2025
Reserves and Runway
134.7 Months
of reserves - $33,476,475 in net assets at the end of fiscal 2025, divided by average monthly expenses of about $248,483 in fiscal 2025.
Net assets can include donor-restricted funds, buildings and other assets that cannot be spent like cash. Treat months of reserves as a scale measure, not as cash in the bank.
Balance Sheet - End of Fiscal 2025
| Total Assets | $41,054,473 |
| Total Liabilities | $7,577,998 |
| Liabilities as Share of Assets | 18.5% |
| Net Assets | $33,476,475 |
Leadership Pay - Fiscal 2025
Pay is the summed total across all compensation columns on the Form 990 - pay from the organization, pay from related organizations, and other compensation. People are shown as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Sep 1, 2026.
| Name and Title, as Reported | Total Pay - Fiscal 2025 | Share of Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Brown - President & CEO | $150,000 | 5.03% |
The full Part VII table lists every officer, director, trustee and key employee named on the filing, with hours and the same summed total. Compensation is reported for the calendar year ending within the fiscal year, per the Form 990.
Board and Governance - Fiscal 2025
Board and policy answers as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed Sep 1, 2026.
Board Roster - as Reported on the Fiscal-2025 Form 990
11 voting members, 10 independent - independence count as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990.
| Name, as Reported | Role, as Reported |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Brown | President & CEO |
| Laura Lietaert | Chair |
| Andrea Spottswood | Treasurer |
| Jodi Weinhofer | Secretary |
| Bobby Highsmith | Director |
| Warren Leamard | Director |
| Heidi Morris | Director |
| Larry Nolt | Director |
| Ken Silverman | Director |
| Robyn Still | Director |
| Isis Wright | Director |
Governance Policy Flags - Fiscal 2025
Conflict of Interest PolicyYes - Reported
Whistleblower PolicyYes - Reported
Document Retention PolicyYes - Reported
Audited Financial StatementsYes - Reported
Audit CommitteeYes - Reported
Board Size and Independence11 voting / 10 independent
Flags report what the organization answered on the Form 990. A Yes means the policy was reported on the filing; it is not an outside review of how the policy works in practice.
Grants - Fiscal 2025
Grants Made - Fiscal 2025
This organization reported $2,343,307 in grants paid in fiscal 2025.
| Recipient, as Reported | Amount |
|---|---|
| A Positive Step Inc YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $15,500 |
| Ah Of Monroe County Inc HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $27,500 |
| Ah Of Monroe County Inc AFFORDABLE HOUSING/SHELTER | $10,000 |
| Alliance For The Great Lakes ENVIRONMENT | $10,000 |
| Anchors Aweigh Club Inc HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $14,000 |
| Bahama Village Music Program MUSIC | $27,000 |
| Boston Athenaeum LITERARY | $6,150 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Keys Area Inc YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
| Burton Memorial United Methodist Church HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $18,000 |
| Children'S Home Network YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| Christina'S Courage Inc HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $9,360 |
| Coastlove Inc ENVIRONMENT | $9,940 |
| College Of The Florida Keys Foundation SCHOLARSHIPS | $53,000 |
| Conch Republic Marine Army Inc ENVIRONMENT | $18,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation ENVIRONMENT | $15,000 |
| Cornerstone Resource Alliance Inc AFFORDABLE HOUSING/SHELTER | $20,000 |
| Crane Point Museum & Nature Center YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $9,000 |
| Diocese Of Southeast Florida Saint Columba Episcopal Church FAITH-BASED | $23,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Shelter HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $25,000 |
| Educational Coalition For Monroe County HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $45,000 |
| Edward B And Joan T Knight Foundation Inc SCHOLARSHIPS | $15,000 |
| Equality Florida Institute Inc CIVIL RIGHTS/ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| Florida Keys Area Health Education Center HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $30,500 |
| Florida Keys Children'S Shelter Inc YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $14,103 |
| Florida Keys Children'S Shelter Inc HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $9,000 |
| Florida Keys Council Of The Arts ARTS | $11,000 |
| Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $14,500 |
| Florida Keys History & Discovery Foundation Inc YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| Florida Keys Outreach Coalition AFFORDABLE HOUSING/SHELTER | $45,994 |
| Florida Keys Wild Bird Center ANIMALS | $6,325 |
| Friends Of The Key West Library LITERARY | $13,881 |
| Good Health Clinic HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $30,000 |
| Guidancecare Center Inc HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $6,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Key West And The Lower Florida Keys AFFORDABLE HOUSING/SHELTER | $30,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of The Middle Keys AFFORDABLE HOUSING/SHELTER | $20,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of The Upper Keys AFFORDABLE HOUSING/SHELTER | $15,000 |
| Harvard Musical Association MUSIC | $5,600 |
| Hfk Care Corporation HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $20,386 |
| Independence Cay HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| Jose Wejebe Memorial Foundation Inc YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $17,500 |
| Just Older Youth ARTS | $5,500 |
| Key West Art & Historical Society HISTORICAL/MEMORIAL | $9,500 |
| Key West Art Center Inc ARTS | $9,000 |
| Key West Botanical Garden Society ENVIRONMENT | $39,789 |
| Key West Garden Club ENVIRONMENT | $17,164 |
| Key West High School YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $11,331 |
| Key West Impromptu Classical Concerts MUSIC | $7,500 |
| Key West Jaycees Inc GENERAL PHILANTHROPY | $8,058 |
| Key West Woman'S Club Inc GENERAL PHILANTHROPY | $10,000 |
| Keys Community Church HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $20,000 |
| Keys Community School Of The Arts ARTS | $9,000 |
| Keys Health Ready Coalition Inc HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $13,250 |
| Kids Come First In The Florida Keys Inc YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $10,500 |
| Literacy Volunteers Of America LITERARY | $15,993 |
| Marathon Community Theatre THEATER | $17,000 |
| Marathon Wild Bird Center ANIMALS | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Community Church - Cooking With Love HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $21,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries FAITH-BASED | $10,000 |
| Monroe Assoc For Retarded Citizens Inc Dba Monroe Assoc For Remarcable Citi HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $27,000 |
| Montessori Children'S School Of Key West Inc SCHOLARSHIPS | $7,000 |
| Mote Marine Lab - Ic2r3 ENVIRONMENT | $10,000 |
| Navy League Key West Council YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $10,200 |
| One Island Family FAITH-BASED | $6,482 |
| Papa Look Alike Society Inc EDUCATION | $17,000 |
| Presents In Paradise YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $25,500 |
| Queer Keys CIVIL RIGHTS/ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| Red Barn Theatre THEATER | $5,100 |
| Reef Relief ENVIRONMENT | $17,000 |
| Reef Relief EDUCATION | $9,000 |
| Ruckus Inspires Inc YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| Samuel'S House Inc AFFORDABLE HOUSING/SHELTER | $38,433 |
| Seacamp YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
| Sos Foundation HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $41,000 |
| South Florida Symphony Orchestra MUSIC | $55,500 |
| South Florida Symphony Orchestra YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $13,500 |
| South Florida Symphony Orchestra EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Florida - Monroe County YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
| St James Children'S Center YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| St Justin Martyr HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $30,000 |
| St Paul'S Episcopal Church FAITH-BASED | $227,063 |
| St Peter'S Episcopal Church FAITH-BASED | $13,000 |
| Tennessee Williams Theatre THEATER | $19,500 |
| Tennessee Williams Theatre YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $12,000 |
| The Salvation Army HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $6,000 |
| The Studios Of Key West ARTS | $81,705 |
| Tropic Cinema THEATER | $10,000 |
| Turkish Philanthropy Funds EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| Unity Of The Keys Spiritual Center AFFORDABLE HOUSING/SHELTER | $10,000 |
| Upper Keys Humane Society Inc ANIMALS | $9,500 |
| Uscgc Ingham Memorial Museum HISTORICAL/MEMORIAL | $10,000 |
| Waterfront Playhouse THEATER | $9,322 |
| Wesley House Family Services Inc HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $45,306 |
| William Weech American Legion Post 168 HISTORICAL/MEMORIAL | $10,100 |
| Williams Hall GENERAL PHILANTHROPY | $8,000 |
| Womankind HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $50,780 |
Trend - Revenue
Years are shown only where a filing is held. Missing years are absent, never filled in.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Fiscal 2024 (Prior-Year Column on the Fiscal-2025 Filing) | $6,603,079 | - |
| Fiscal 2025 | $6,452,657 | -2.3% |
This table grows to a 10-year view (revenue, expenses, net assets and top pay) as earlier filings for this organization are added to the record. Missing years are absent, never filled in.
Filings on Record
| Tax Period | Form | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | Form 990 | In Force - Filed Sep 1, 2026 | Original Filing at the IRS |
If an amended return is filed, the newest amended return supersedes the earlier one and the table marks which filing is in force.