About Florida 4-H Foundation, Inc.
History
Incorporated in 1963, the Florida 4-H Foundation is a tax-exempt non-profit educational foundation approved under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue 170(b)(1) Code. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected from among 4-H Friends, donors, and Extension Representatives. The headquarters are at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
The foundation also provides financial management for 4-H Camps Timpoochee, Cherry Lake, Ocala, and Cloverleaf. Revenue is received and expenses are paid as authorized in the Foundation's charter.
Designated a Direct Support Organization, the foundation is operated according to State University System rules. It maintains a separate, not-for-profit status and is authorized to receive, fold, invest, and administer property and make expenditures benefiting the University of Florida's 4-H Youth Development program.
Our Purpose
The purposes of the Florida 4-H Foundation are to:
- Support the 4-H Youth Development Program
- Promote 4-H to additional potential partners
- Provide stewardship in resource management
Our Mission
We build upon county 4-H Programs by developing and managing financial resources supporting educational and public awareness activities for Florida 4-H youth.
Our Vision
The vision of the Florida 4-H Foundation is to promote the development of Florida's youth and tomorrow's citizens through the basic principles of citizenship and achievement by providing programs designed to instill a sound understanding of the balance between life value, agriculture, and the environment.
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