Professional Firefighters of Marion County Benevolence Fund Inc
Historical FunderOcala, Florida · EIN 32-0285305 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,047.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3563, OCALA FL 34478 |
| Phone | 3522161092 |
| Form and materials | CONTRIBUTIONS REQUESTED BY MEMBERS FOR A SPECIFIC ORGANIZATION ARE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD AND ARE VOTED ON DURING A QUARTERLY MEETING OR VIA CONFERENCE EMAIL. MEMBER REQUESTS MUST HAVE A SET AMOUNT FOR CONTRIBUTION AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS MISSION. FOR INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THE WRITTEN APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE REASON FOR NEEDING ASSISTANCE AND PROOF OF HARDSHIP. THESE APPLICATIONS ARE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD AND ARE VOTED ON DURING A MEETING OR EMAIL EXCHANGE. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO DEADLINES AT THIS TIME. |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS ARE LIMITED TO $1,500 PER CALENDAR YEAR. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE LIMITED TO $500.00 PER MONTH FOR A MAXIMUM OF THREE MONTHS IN ONE CALENDAR YEAR. THESE AMOUNTS MAY BE INCREASED ON A PER ORGANIZATION/INDIVIDUAL REQUEST AFTER REVIEW BY THE BOARD. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embers of Hope Burn Camp of Florida | Gainesville, FL | To assist with organization's mission to help marion county and surrounding communities. embers of hope is a burn camp for children and… | $15,047 |
| Michelle O Gram | Dunnellon, FL | To aid in the mission of providing women free mammograms to promote breast cancer awareness and provide free breast cancer screenings to… | $8,500 |
| Fire Rescue Support Inc | Belleview, FL | General donation | $2,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($15,951). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,998 | 4 |
| 2024 | $20,550 | 2 |
| 2023 | $18,160 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-0285305
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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