Mount Dora Community Trust
Established in 1972, the mount dora community trust aims to enrich the quality of mount dora and northeast lake county by maximizing perpetual giving, promoting leadership in the …
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Welcome to Mount Dora Community Trust. Live Here. Give Here. Join Us For the 2026 Senior Citizens Prom Click Here for Tickets! The Results Are In! Click Here for Results Give Help Mount Dora Community Trust create a better community and build our capacity to serve others in need. Learn More Receive Looking for support? Mount Dora Community trust wants to help empower you. Learn More Plan Plan your legacy with Mount Dora Community Trust. Learn More Our Impact $2.47 Million in Local Grants Awarded
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Mission
Established in 1972, the mount dora community trust aims to enrich the quality of mount dora and northeast lake county by maximizing perpetual giving, promoting leadership in the community, and pairing donors with the causes they are passionate about.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Mount Dora Community Trust has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Established in 1972, it predates 90% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMount Dora Community Trust is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Mount Dora, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237227875. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Mount Dora Community Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237227875. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Mount Dora Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Mount Dora Community Trust is located in Mount Dora, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Mount Dora Community Trust has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mount Dora Community Trust is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Mount Dora Community Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Mount Dora Community Trust holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Welcome to Mount Dora Community Trust. Live Here. Give Here. Join Us For the 2026 Senior Citizens Prom Click Here for Tickets! The Results Are In! Click Here for Results Give Help Mount Dora Community Trust create a better community and build our capacity to serve others in need. Learn More Receive Looking for support? Mount Dora Community trust wants to help empower you. Learn More Plan Plan your legacy with Mount Dora Community Trust. Learn More Our Impact $2.47 Million in Local Grants Awarded Mount Dora Community Trust is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $6M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Mount Dora Community Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mount Dora Community Trust is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237227875, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MOUNT DORA COMMUNITY TRUST is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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Community hopes to restore The Princess in downtown Mount Dora - Leesburg Daily Commercial
Mount Dora Community Trust Announces New Executive Director | - lakeandsumterstyle.com
New surveillance video shows gunman inside Mount Dora store moments before deadly shooting - WKMG
Mount Dora High School band receives grant for new instruments - Leesburg Daily Commercial
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 40 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1972
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mount Dora Community Trust
- What is Mount Dora Community Trust?
- Mount Dora Community Trust is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mount Dora, United States. Welcome to Mount Dora Community Trust. Live Here. Give Here. Join Us For the 2026 Senior Citizens Prom Click Here for Tickets! The Results Are In! Click Here for Results Give Help Mount Dora Community Trust create a better community and build our capacity to serve others in need. Learn More Receive Looking for support? Mount Dora Community trust wants to help empower you. Learn More Plan Plan your legacy with Mount Dora Community Trust. Learn More Our Impact $2.47 Million in Local Grants Awarded
- When was Mount Dora Community Trust founded?
- Mount Dora Community Trust was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Mount Dora Community Trust?
- First National Bank Of Mt Dora serves as Trustee.
- Where is Mount Dora Community Trust located?
- Headquartered in Mount Dora, FL, United States.
- What is Mount Dora Community Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mount Dora Community Trust trustworthy?
- Mount Dora Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Mount Dora Community Trust's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237227875.
- What is Mount Dora Community Trust's website?
- https://mountdoracommunitytrust.com/