Overview
The BFL Foundation, based in Oceanside, California, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $265,913 and expenses of $248,498. The foundation's revenue is relatively low at $523. It focuses on funding initiatives in public safety and disaster management, legal services, human services, family services, and child welfare. The foundation supports a wide range of cities across the United States, including major cities like Chicago, Fort Worth, and Milwaukee, as well as international locations such as Chisinau and Kiev. The foundation operates in multiple states, including California, Texas, and Florida. The leadership team includes Ken Scott as Director, Jo Scott, Donna Ballentine, and Cal Zastrow as Board Members, and John O'Neal as Treasurer, who is the only compensated member with an annual compensation of $11,000. The foundation's activities are supported by a dedicated team working minimal hours, indicating a lean operational structure.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $513,889 in 2023
30 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $94,500 | Operation Save America National Inc | grant provided | 409 Xelda Ave North Leighhigh Acres, FL US | 2024 |
| $89,520 | Mercy Seat Church | Grant Provided | P O Box 26931 Milwaukee, WI US | 2023 |
| $70,000 | CHRISTIAN FAITH FELLOWSHIP | GRANT | 3208 CENTRAL AVENUE FT, FL US | 2022 |
| $66,000 | JFC MINISTRIES | grant provided | 4 KEIV, AF | 2024 |
| $61,000 | Agape Moldova | Grant Provided | STR CONSTITUTIEI nr 4 CHISINAU, AF | 2023 |
| $56,800 | Oscoda Assembly of God | Grant Provided | PO Box 36 Oscoda, MI US | 2023 |
| $52,500 | CHRISTIAN FAITH FELLOWSHIP | Grant Provided | 3208 CENTRAL AVENUE FT MYERS, FL US | 2023 |
| $51,000 | Operation Save America National Inc | Grant Provided | 409 Xelda Ave North Leighhigh Acres, FL US | 2023 |
| $50,000 | Mercy Seat Church | GRANT | P Milwaukee, WI US | 2022 |
| $31,000 | Mercy Seat Church | grant provided | P O Box 26931 Milwaukee, WI US | 2024 |
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
JO
JOHN ONEAL
| TREASURER | $25000 | 2023 |
JO
JOHN ONEAL
| TREASURER | $11000 | 2024 |
JO
JOHN ONEAL
| TREASURER | $230 | 2022 |
KS
KEN SCOTT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
JS
JO SCOTT
| BOARD MEMBER | $0 | 2022 |
DB
DONNA BALLENTINE
| BOARD MEMBER | $0 | 2022 |
CZ
CAL ZASTROW
| BOARD MEMBER | $0 | 2022 |
KS
KEN SCOTT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
JS
JO SCOTT
| BOARD MEMBER | $0 | 2023 |
DB
DONNA BALLENTINE
| BOARD MEMBER | $0 | 2023 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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