Florida Institute For Reform And Empowerment Inc, operating under the name Organize Florida Education Fund, is located in Orlando, FL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Organize Florida Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ORGANIZE FLORIDA EDUCATION FUND IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT BOTH TRAINS AND DEVELOPS LEADERS AND ORGANIZES FAMILIES IN LOW TO MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES IN FLORIDA. OUR VISION IS FOR THESE COMMUNITIES TO BECOME CRITICALLY ENGAGED IN THE POLITICAL SYSTEM IN ORDER TO CREATE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THIRD PARTY VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT: IN 2020, OFEF ENGAGED IN A VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF INVOLVEMENT IN THE POLITICAL SYSTEM.
DISASTER RESILIENCE INITIATIVE: IN 2020, OFEF LAUNCHED ITS DISASTER RESILIENCE INITIATIVE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. WE EDUCATED COMMUNITIES ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE AFTERMATH OF NATURAL DISASTERS AND PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING. WE ALSO BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER WITH LOCAL PREPAREDNESS OFFICIALS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS TO TALK ABOUT THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: OFEF PARTICPATED IN ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR MISSION STATEMENT DURING 2019. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES WORKSHOP TRAINING AND THE REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM THAT EDUCATES THE PUBLIC REGARDING CURRENT POLICIES AND ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN TO HAVE ACCESS TO MEDICALLY ACCURATE INFORMATION CONCERNING HEALTHCARE SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephanie Porta CEO | 1 | $0 | |
Madeline Garcia Vp- Finance | 1 | $0 | |
Robert Williams Board Treasu | 4 | $0 | |
Ericka Gomez-Tejeda Organizing D | 40 | $0 | |
Sheena Rolle Board Member | 0 | $0 | |
Debbie Soto Board Chair | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $0 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total expenses | $0 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Florida Institute For Reform And Empowerment Inc has awarded $497,563 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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NEW FLORIDA MAJORITY EDUCATION FUNDS INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $397,563 |
CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |