| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: |
ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, TESTING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, LITERARY AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND/OR TO FOSTER NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION AND/OR FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN OR ANIMALS. WILL PROVIDE FUNDING AND RESOURCES THROUGH FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: |
ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, TESTING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, LITERARY AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND/OR TO FOSTER NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION AND/OR FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN OR ANIMALS. WILL PROVIDE FUNDING AND RESOURCES THROUGH FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE (ROCK LAKE ELEMENTARY) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING,AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AT ROCK LAKE ELEMENTARY. DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT GARDENS GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS (FRANK HOLT MEMORIAL FUND) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONVERSATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF OUTSTANDING PIECES OF AMERICAN ART IN THE PERMANENT COLLECTION OF THE MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART. DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT GARDENS GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS (INDIE-FOLKFEST) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED TO PRODUCE THE ANNUAL EVENT: INDIE-FOLKFEST AT THE MENNELLO MUSEUM. THE PROCEEDS OF THE EVENT SHALL BE GIFTED TO THE MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART TO FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY) - TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP TO A CITY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, PROVIDE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY VIA EDUCATION AND NETWORKING, AND TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH THE ARTS. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (KEVIN TYJESKI CITY PLANNING SCHOLARSHIP FUND) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WISHING TO PURSUE A DEGREE IN CITY/URBAN PLANNING THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA AND/OR ROLLINS COLLEGE. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ORLANDO MAIN STREET) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO PAY FOR STAFFING, PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS OF THE ORLANDO MAIN STREET PROGRAM. OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 4 (CHILDREN OF REEVES TERRACE) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF BACKPACKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND BICYCLES TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN OF A PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITY LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY. OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 4 (SAVE THE ROUND BUILDING HISTORY) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED TOWARD THE SAVING, REMOVAL, MOVING, STORAGE, ASSOCIATED LABOR, AND REUSE OF THE ROUND BUILDING'S BRISE SOLEIL. OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 4 (CHASE SMITH MEMORIAL) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF A PORTION OF LAKE COMO PARK OR LANGFORD PARK AND A MEMORIAL. OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 5 (YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED TO FURTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT 5 YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD. THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD WORKS TO CONNECT YOUTH TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, PROMOTE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, END JUVENILE VIOLENCE, AND KEEP YOUTH SAFE. OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 5 (ORLANDO MEDICAL CAREERS) - PROVIDE FUNDS TO ORANGE COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF RESIDENTS LIVING WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE COLLEGE'S STEMRELATED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH INCIDENTALS RELATED THERETO, WHICH INCIDENTALS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, TESTING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, LIVING EXPENSES, LAB FEES, UNIFORMS, AND REQUIRED FOOTWEAR. ALSO INCLUDES PROVIDING FUNDS TO ORANGE COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOR STEM-RELATED SCHOLARSHIPS. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (FAIR HOUSING SUMMIT) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR AN ANNUAL FAIR HOUSING SUMMIT TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND LOCAL LAWS, TO ELIMINATE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IN FLORIDA. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (ORLANDO YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR AN ANNUAL ORLANDO YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT EVENT. OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS (HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR AN ANNUAL ORLANDO HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SIGNATURE EVENT. ONEORLANDO FUND - TO ACCEPT AND DISTRIBUTE MONETARY DONATIONS FOR FAMILIES AND VICTIMS OF THE PULSE TRAGEDY IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. DONATIONS RECEIVED AFTER APRIL 1, 2017 WILL BE DONATED TO THE CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION'S BETTER TOGETHER FUND AND TO THE CONTIGO FUND, EQUALLY. ORLANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT (VARIOUS COMMITTEES) - CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND MARKETING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND OUTREACH. APPROVED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE CHILI COOK-OFF EVENT, MEDAL DAY, DINNER AT THE FIREHOUSE CONTRIBUTIONS, ORLANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT HONOR GUARD, ORLANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT POPES AND DRUMS, ORLANDO FIRE MUSEUM, EXPLORERS PROGRAM, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AND OTHER VARIOUS EXPENSES THAT FURTHETR ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT (CITY OF ORLANDO POLICE FOUNDATION COMMITTEE) - TO SOLICIT AND COLLECT FUNDS TO ASSIST THE ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT BY IMPROVING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH TRAINING PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS. ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT (VARIOUS COMMITTEES) - CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND MARKETING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND OUTREACH. APPROVED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOSTING AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR POLICE CHIEFS, THE INSTALLATION OF "IRIS" CAMERAS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR TROUBLED YOUNG ADULTS, A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CITIZEN OBSERVER PROGRAM, A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES, A CHAPLAIN PROGRAM FOR THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION PROGRAM), A CITIZEN RECOGNITION THROUGH AWARDS PROGRAM, A COUNSELING PROGRAM, A SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM, A POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM, AN OPERATION POSITIVE DIRECTION PROGRAM, THE BOONE CADET PROGRAM, A FUND TO ASSIST OFFICERS INJURED OR KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THEIR TIME OF CRISIS, A FUND TO HELP OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF WHO HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY OR THOSE WITH SERIOUS LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE FAMILIES DURING A TIME OF CRISIS, AND A FUND TO PURCHASE A POLICE OFFICER MEMORIAL TO DISPLAY AT THE CITY OF ORLANDO POLIC HEADQUARTERS. PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (CITY ARTWORKS) - TO ACCEPT FUNDS TO BE USED TO FUND AN ART EVENT OFFERED FOR THE CITY EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PROMOTE TEAM BUILDING, CAMARADERIE, AND FELLOWSHIP THROUGH THEIR PARTICIPATION IN A GALLERY EXHIBITION. PUBLIC WORKS (FRIENDS OF THE ORLANDO WETLANDS) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS, SUPPORT, AND APPRECIATION OF THE ORLANDO WETLANDS PARK AND ITS WILDLIFE. SUCH ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE OPERATION OF THE ORLANDO WETLANDS EDUCATION CENTER, DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, MAINTAIN THE EDUCATION CENTER AND GROUNDS, ASSISTANCE WITH SPECIAL EVENTS RELATED TO THE ORLANDO WETLANDS PARK, MEETINGS OF THE FRIENDS OF THE ORLANDO WETLANDS, THE ORLANDO WETLANDS FESTIVAL, AND OTHER ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT THE ORLANDO WETLANDS PARK. PUBLIC WORKS (SMART CITIES COUNCIL READINESS WORKSHOP) - TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT FUNDS FOR SMART CITIES READINESS WORKSHOPS IN ORLANDO. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2: |
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF ORLANDO. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A: |
THE MAYOR APPOINTS THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B: |
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE A COMMITTEE WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: |
THE ORGANIZATIONS TREASURER AND THE CITY DEPUTY CFO REVIEW FORM 990 FOR REASONABLENESS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: |
THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES DIRECTORS TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: |
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: |
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED IN ANY WAY FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |