Estero Forever Foundation Inc, operating under the name Eff, is located in Estero, FL. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., 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. Eff is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING THE VILLAGE AND RESIDENTS OF ESTERO FLORIDA PROVIDING CHARITABLE GIVING AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MANAGED AND PAID ALL OPERATING COSTS OF A GOLF DRIVING RANGE OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF ESTERO. THE VILLAGE RECEIVED ALL REVENUE. AFTER DEDUCTING OVERHEAD EXPENSES AND $1,000, THEY DISTRIBUTED BACK THE SURPLUS TO COVER THE FOUNDATION'S OPERATING COSTS, OVERHEAD, AND EVENTUAL GRANTS, OTHER BENEFICIAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND CHARITABLE NEEDS. THIS ACTIVITY STARTED IN JULY 2022 UNDER THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC.(COLLABORATORY) EIN 59-6580974. THE FOUNDATION APPLIED FOR ITS OWN 501(C)3 STATUS ANTICIPATING THAT THIS PROJECT WOULD END SEPTEMBER 2023 DUE TO VILLAGE PLANNED USE OF THE LAND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. PLANS WERE DELAYED AND CONTINUED TO APRIL 30, 2024.INCOME EXCEEDED EXPECTATION. SEE SCHED. O
THE FOUNDATION UNDER A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE VILLAGE OF OF ESTERO MAY 13, 2023 TO OVERSEE AMD SECURE FIVE (5) ACRES ADJACENT TO THE ESTERO RIVER. RECLAMATION OF A LANDMARK RESORATIOON OF A BUILDING WAS INVESTIGATED INCURRING SOME LIMITED COSTS. THE BUILDING WAS EVENTUALLY DEMOLISHED IN FEBRUARY 2024. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUTES TO PROVIDE OVERSITE OF THE PROPERY AT 8801 CORKSCREW ROAD, ESTERO, FL 33928.
GRANTS AND EVENTS IN SUPPORT OF VILLAGE AND COMMUNITY NEEDS AND ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John J Quin Dirpres | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Joni Pavich Dir | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Louise Frattarelli Dirvice Chair | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Savannah Smith Dir | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lori Mckeen Dirtreas | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,637 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,637 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $181,127 |
Investment income | $1,069 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $202,833 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $80 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $53,240 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,296 |
Office expenses | $2,579 |
Information technology | $205 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $178 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $381 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,060 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $94,606 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,158 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $66,069 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $108,227 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $108,227 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $108,227 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $108,227 |