THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 596194391 501(c)(3)

TALLAHASSEE, FL

Total Revenue
$2,270,960
Total Expenses
$2,262,800
Total Assets
$2,577,412
Net Assets
$2,441,052
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
CAROL B DOVER
Phone
8502242250
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1966, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR QUALIFIED, ENTHUSIASTIC PROFESSIONALS IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY, WE WILL SUPPORT SOUND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN PREPARATION FOR DYNAMIC AND REWARDING TOURISM CAREERS. WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY IMPLEMENTATION OF INDUSTRY DEVELOPED SCHOOL-TO-CAREER PROGRAMS THROUGH INTERACTION WITH STUDENTS, INSTRUCTORS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $837,077 Revenue: $855,868

IN ORDER FOR FLORIDA'S PROSTART INSTRUCTORS TO PROPERLY TEACH FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION, THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION, INC. (EFFRLA) PROVIDED SERVSAFE...

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IN ORDER FOR FLORIDA'S PROSTART INSTRUCTORS TO PROPERLY TEACH FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION, THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION, INC. (EFFRLA) PROVIDED SERVSAFE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AT NO COST TO THE INSTRUCTOR. THIS TRAINING PROVIDED THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL FOOD CODE. THE EFFRLA ALSO PROVIDED SERVSAFE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND SAFESTAFF EMPLOYEE FOODHANDLER TRAINING FOR PROSTART STUDENTS. THIS PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE TRAINING THEY NEED TO GET A JOB IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,095,125 Revenue: $135,695

THE FRLA DISASTER RELIEF FUND IS AN INITIATIVE THAT STRIVES TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC RELIEF TO FLORIDA'S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AND WORKFORCE FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY EVENT. THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION, FUNDS...

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THE FRLA DISASTER RELIEF FUND IS AN INITIATIVE THAT STRIVES TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC RELIEF TO FLORIDA'S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AND WORKFORCE FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY EVENT. THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION, FUNDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IMPACTED RESTAURANTS AND LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS AND SUPPORT THE HOSPITALITY WORKFORCE. MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO BEARING ON SELECTION. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO HELP RESTAURANTS AND LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS IMPACTED BY AN EMERGENCY EVENT TO RECOVER, REPAIR, AND RE-OPEN.

Program 3
Expenses: $94,827 Revenue: $69,273

THE ANNUAL PROSTART TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE IS A WEEK LONG EVENTWHICH ALL PROSTART INSTRUCTORS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. THE 2024 TRAININGS WERE HELD AT KEISER UNIVERSITY'S CAMPUS AND THE UCF ROSEN...

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THE ANNUAL PROSTART TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE IS A WEEK LONG EVENTWHICH ALL PROSTART INSTRUCTORS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. THE 2024 TRAININGS WERE HELD AT KEISER UNIVERSITY'S CAMPUS AND THE UCF ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT. THE PARTICIPANTS LEARNED THE MOST UP-TO-DATE, INNOVATIVE WAYS TO TEACH STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN FOODSERVICE. TEACHERS PARTICIPATED IN "HANDS-ON" LABS IN THE KITCHEN/CLASSROOM UNDER THE TUTELAGE OF CHEF-INSTRUCTORS. NOT ONLY DID TEACHERS RECEIVE TRAINING IN KITCHEN ACTIVITES, THE CHEF-INSTRUCTORS ALSO CONDUCTED SPECIFIC CLASSES RELEVANT TO TOPICS COVERED IN THE PROSTART CURRICULUM. THE ANNUAL PROSTART TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE WAS DESIGNED TO EQUIP PROSTART TEACHERS WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO ADEQUATELY TEACH THE PROGRAM TO THEIR STUDENTS. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 84 TEACHER ATTENDEES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,102,977
Program Service Revenue $991,563
Investment Income $76,710
Other Revenue $99,710
TOTAL REVENUE $2,270,960

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,426,388
Salaries & Benefits $159,531
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,103,029
Other Expenses $676,881
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,262,800

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,270,960 $2,042,274 +0.1%
Expenses $2,262,800 $2,046,474 +0.1%
Net Income $8,160 $-4,200 -2.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
2
Volunteers
95

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$1,498,681
Total Directors
33
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY BETH HANSEN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA CIAMPA VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA HOBLIT E.C. LIAISON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA BECKNER-ROSENFIELD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA HOBLIT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP LI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD SCHNEIDER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL BONNETTE CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JB WARD CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMOLA MOTWANI CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA BOWDEN CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE FARLOW CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY UPCHURCH CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANNY RODRIGUEZ CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GWENDOLYN SMITH CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID WARRINER CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN GARNER CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON HOEFEN CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAVIER RASMUSSEN CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY KADEL CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE BAILEY CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLY FANO CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA CIAMPA CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFIANY HOLMES CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS CHAN CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MADISON SHIRLEY CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STELLA QUINTERO CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC WALTZ CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURILEE THOMPSON CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA MALMSTROM CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GIL REYES CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERNIE MOSES CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL BERRY CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL DOVER FRLA PRESIDENT/CEO 5.00
Officer
$0 $75,650 $1,092,699
ROBERT DEARDEN CFO OF FRLA 5.00
Officer
$0 $71,934 $405,982
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $2,270,960 $2,262,800 $2,577,412 $8,160
2023 $2,042,274 $2,046,474 $2,489,174 $-4,200
2022 $1,006,525 $933,075 $2,403,087 $73,450
2021 $1,103,396 $1,001,177 $2,514,924 $102,219
2020 $891,859 $832,599 $2,367,758 $59,260
2019 $1,076,389 $895,955 $2,217,119 $180,434
2018 $1,015,942 $885,711 $1,855,771 $130,231
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