INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

EIN 20-1729243 · Community Foundations (T31)

What they do

OUR MISSION is BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY THROUGH DONOR-DRIVEN PHILANTHROPY.

Before you give

Are they doing good?

Easy charity check

Good signs so far

The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.

Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.

Good signs we looked for

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders21 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$59.24spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$4.70of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$5.95in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

75.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

Ask these three easy questions

Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $272,040 for JEFFREY R PICKERING (CEO/PRESIDENT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

Bottom line: Good paperwork is a good sign—not proof. The best answer comes when the charity can show what it changed, who it helped, and what your gift will do. YouCanGiveBack does not endorse or grade organizations.

Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$32,499,993

Expenses$19,252,796

Annual surplus $13,247,197 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$911,386 · 4.7% of expenses

Grants paid$103,671,348 · 538.5% of expenses

This source amount exceeds total expenses; compare the filing details carefully.

Reported executive compensation (total)$210,891 · 1.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$32,499,993

Expenses$19,252,796

Assets$114,616,874

Income$34,172,082

Contributions$24,364,398

Grants given$103,671,348

Average grant$62,946

Management and general$911,386

Executive compensation (total)$210,891

Stocks and bonds$106,878,216

Accounting fees$28,360

Investing fees$471,533

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JEFFREY R PICKERINGCEO/PRESIDENT · 50 hrs/week $272,040Base $251,890 · Other $20,150

HEATHER OSHEAVP OPERATIONS & INFORMATION · 40 hrs/week $140,180Base $120,000 · Other $20,180

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (21)

JEFFREY R PICKERINGCEO/PRESIDENT

HEATHER OSHEAVP OPERATIONS & INFORMATION

WILLIAM F SCHLITTTREASURER

ALLEN JONESDIRECTOR

WANDA W LINCOLNDIRECTOR

SUZANNE E BERTMANDIRECTOR

RENNIE GIBBDIRECTOR

PATRICIA A BRIERDIRECTOR

MICHAEL J SWANDIRECTOR

MARYBETH CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR

KEN MINDTDIRECTOR

KATHRYN B HEALYCHAIRMAN

JOHN CORBETTDIRECTOR

JAKE FOJTIKDIRECTOR

FRAN G LASERSONDIRECTOR

ELLEN KENDALLDIRECTOR

DAWN E MICHAELDIRECTOR

CARLA E MEYERDIRECTOR

ANTOINETTE W HAMNERDIRECTOR

ANTHONY P GUETTLERVICE CHAIRMAN

ANGELIA PERRYSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2004
Location: PO BOX 643968, VERO BEACH, FL 32964
County: Indian River
In care of: JEFFREY R PICKERING
Primary officer: JEFFREY R PICKERING, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(772) 492-1407

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: REHMANN ROBSON LLC
NTEE classification: Community Foundations (T31)
IRS tax category: Community Foundations
Grant-giving organization: Yes

Explore this community

CityCharities in VERO BEACHExplore →CountyCharities in Indian River CountyExplore →