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Mission

The Foundation takes responsibility for Florida''s long-term recovery needs from disasters, the state''s environmental concerns, fitness of our youth, engagement of volunteers and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations. Many Florida communities are still recovering from devastating storms and tornadoes, which can take up to five years. Volunteer Florida Foundation raises funds for and manages the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund. The fund works through local Long-term Recovery Organizations which continue to help after national and international relief organizations have moved on to other states requesting their help.

Programs

As manager of the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund, the Foundation issues Requests for Proposals, provides grants and oversees activities of grantee storm recovery organizations. Other activities of the Foundation include providing capacity-building for community- and faith-based organizations and other charities. Training includes board development, volunteer recruitment, community relations, fundraising and grantwriting. The Foundation raises funds for and manages the Governor's Points of Light program, recognizing the work of exceptional volunteers nominated from communities throughout the state.
The Foundation also raises funds for statewide activities including showcasing and celebrating cultural contributions through Hispanic Heritage and Black History Month programs; the Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service which recruits and facilitates the work of volunteers, deploys help when storms hit and removes architectural barriers to access by persons with disabilities; the Serve to Preserve Climate Change program which includes a Summit on Global Change, bringing experts and national leaders together to determine proactive ways to protect our environment; and the Governor's Fitness Challenge, promoting physical fitness programs in the public schools. Finally the Foundation serves as fiscal agent for the Gubernatorial Fellows Program, placing highly accomplished college graduates and postgraduates in internships at the highest levels of state agencies

Program / Activities (NTEE Code)

Philanthropy / Charity / Voluntarism Promotion (General)
Community Improvement, Capacity Building N.E.C.
Interfaith Issues

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 06/30/2008

1. Assisted 4,258 in storm recovery and mitigating and/or strengthening homes against future storm damage.
2. Provided capacity-building for 494 nonprofit and charity representatives.
3. Recruited, assisted, trained and recognized a several thousand volunteers.

1. To strengthen Florida by meeting community and family needs and developing initiatives in volunteerism and community service. These include environmental initiatives, promoting fitness in Florida schools, recognizing outstanding volunteers and increasing the capacity of faith and community-based organizations
   
   

A Certified Public Accounting firm conducts an annual audit of the Foundation programs and each year affirms the integrity of our systems. Foundation staff conducts desk and in-the-field monitoring of our sub-granted programs.

Chief Executive Profile

Kay Kammel, president, has been guiding the programs of the Volunteer Florida Foundation for over three years. Her many activities include directing staff, overseeing fiscal management, serving as liaison with donors, agencies and nonprofit organizations and facilitating the wishes of the Board of Directors. Ms. Kammel came to the Foundation well-prepared for its work in communities throughout Florida. She formerly served the Florida Department of Education as Chief of the Bureau of Family and Community Outreach. Her 30 years of service in state and local government began with Martin County School District where she was responsible for the district assessment, instructional materials and Volunteer/Business Partnership programs. She came to the state capital to direct administrative services for former Commissioner of Education Frank Brogan, continuing as his right hand when he became Lieutenant Governor of the state.

Additional Comments

The Foundation is cost-effective by serving the state through one organization while providing grants and guidance to local nonprofits in addressing local problems. The grants require recruiting volunteers and securing material donations.

Financial Data
From the organization's FORM 990

Revenue and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008

Revenue			Expenses
Contributions $1,857,537 Government Grants $16,421,869 Program Services $0 Investments $182,583 Special Events $(19,182) Sales $0 Other $0			Program Services $18,606,979 Administration $241,583 Other $200,765 Total Expenditures $19,049,327
Total Revenue	$18,442,807		NET GAIN/LOSS	$(606,520)

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008

Notes
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Assets	Jul 1, 2007	Jun 30, 2008	Change
Cash & Equivalent	$6,855,604	$7,094,148	$238,544
Accounts Receivable	$0	$47,413	$47,413
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$1,915,362	$716,648	$(1,198,714)
Receivables/Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investments/Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investments/Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets	$12,963	$19,984	$7,021
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$8,783,929	$7,878,193	$(905,736)
Liabilities	Jul 1, 2007	Jun 30, 2008	Change
Accounts Payable	$305,804	$887,828	$582,024
Grants Payable	$882,029	$3,383,921	$2,501,892
Deferred Revenue	$2,365,835	$970,998	$(1,394,837)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$3,553,668	$5,242,747	$1,689,079
FUND BALANCE	$5,230,261	$2,635,446	$(2,594,815)

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