Organization Dashboard
Last updated: April 5, 2026
Legal Name
Community Advancement Resource Enrichment, Inc.
EIN
92-3071148
IRS Status
✓ 501(c)(3) Public Charity
Effective Date
March 19, 2025
Website
icaregives.org
Location
Brandon, FL — Tampa Bay Region
2025 Revenue
$1,830
Cash • Mar–Aug 2025 (partial)
In-Kind Contributions
$5,600+
Confirmed value — fans TBD
Grant Readiness
65%
30+ funders in pipeline
Active Programs
16
Across 5 focus areas
🔴 4 Critical Deadlines — Next 45 Days
April 11, 2026
First Board Meeting
6 formal motions • Board seating • Bylaws adoption
6 days away
April 30, 2026
Publix Charities Grant
Hunger Relief window closes • Direct food pantry match
Apply Now
May 1, 2026
Florida Annual Report
sunbiz.org • $61.25 fee • Board seated first
26 days
May 15, 2026
IRS Form 990-N
e-Postcard • Free • Due May 15
Not Started
Mission Statement
"To inspire hope and contribute to the well-being of the community by providing grassroots programs that serve the physical, educational, and health needs of individuals and families."
Our Strategy
Where we're headed and why — for every board member
The Vision
Become the premier family-strengthening nonprofit in Tampa Bay — and a model for what a lean, community-rooted 501(c)(3) can accomplish.
Geographic focus: Tampa Bay / Hillsborough County — with international aspirations as we grow.
Our Model — Two-Generation (Two-Gen)
We serve children and parents at the same time — across 5 program areas simultaneously. Most nonprofits serve one or the other. We serve the whole family.
"iCARE delivers food security, education, career development, health, and family strengthening to children and adults in the same household — creating lasting change at the family level."
This framing is our #1 competitive advantage with funders. Always lead with it.
Phase Roadmap
PHASE 1 — 2025 ✓
Launch
Build the legal and digital foundation.
✓Incorporated + 501(c)(3) approved
✓EIN obtained + bank account opened
✓Website launched — icaregives.org
✓6 community events delivered
✓16 programs documented
Status
Complete
PHASE 2 — 2026
Foundation
Get the compliance house in order so funders trust us.
▸Adopt bylaws + seat board (Apr 11)
▸File 990-N — builds public record
▸GuideStar + SAM.gov registered
▸Publix + BofA grants applied
Funding Target
$75K–$125K
PHASE 3 — 2027
Growth
Expand programming, add paid staff, pursue first federal grant.
▸First federal grant application
▸Documented monthly food pantry
▸Career dev + health programs live
▸Community Foundation Tampa Bay
Funding Target
$200K–$300K
PHASE 4 — 2028
Scale
Recognized as the lead Two-Gen provider in Hillsborough County.
▸3 years of 990 history — unlocks larger grants
▸HHS/ACF HMRF pursuit ($6.25M federal)
▸Paid staff across core programs
▸International reach begins
Funding Target
$500K+
What Board Members Control — Why Your Role Matters
▸Vote on all major decisions — bylaws, compensation, dissolution require 4 of 5
▸Authorize the President as Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) on every grant
▸Treasurer reviews + President signs the 990-N — your confirmation creates the public record
▸Attendance at meetings confirms quorum (3 of 5) — without quorum, no valid votes
▸Annual Conflict of Interest disclosures — required by most grantors before they award funds
Agenda & Action Items
Next meeting • Open actions by owner • Meeting history
Next Meeting
First Board Meeting of 2026
April 11, 2026 • Location TBD • Quorum: 3 of 5 required
Agenda
1.Call to order + quorum confirmation (3 of 5 required)
2.Motion: Adopt Revised Bylaws v5
3.Motion: Formally seat 2026 board members
4.Motion: Authorize voluntary IRS annual filing
5.Motion: Set annual board dues amount
6.Motion: Authorize President as AOR for all grants
7.Motion: Authorize FDACS charitable solicitation registration
8.2025 Year-in-Review — President's Report
9.2026 Strategic Direction — goals and priorities
10.Grant strategy briefing — Publix deadline April 30
11.Open discussion + next meeting date
Open Action Items — By Owner
🔴 CRITICAL
Submit Publix Charities Hunger Relief grant application
Rhonda Reeder — President
April 30, 2026
Not StartedConfirm attendance estimates for all 6 2025 events
Rhonda Reeder — President
Required for grant applications and 990-N filing
ASAP
Pending🟡 HIGH PRIORITY
File Florida Annual Report at sunbiz.org ($61.25)
Corey Reeder — VP / Executive Director
May 1, 2026
Not StartedFile IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard) at irs.gov
Rhonda Reeder — President
Free e-Postcard — gross receipts ≤ $50K. No bank records required.
May 15, 2026
Not StartedRecord and certify April 11 board meeting minutes
Regina Lock-DePass — Secretary
Within 30 days
Upcoming🔵 MEDIUM — After Compliance Complete
Create GuideStar / Candid profile
Corey Reeder — VP / Executive Director
One-time setup — immediate grant credibility boost
After 990-N filed
Not StartedRegister SAM.gov
Corey Reeder — VP / Executive Director
Required before ANY federal grant application
Before federal grants
Not StartedConfirm Collins Grant Consulting — paid or in-kind?
Rhonda Reeder — President
Affects expense reporting and in-kind total
Before filings
Not StartedMeeting History
📝
No meetings recorded yet
Meeting minutes and decisions will appear here after each board meeting. First entry expected after April 11, 2026.
Organizational Structure
Governance Hierarchy
Regulatory
IRS 501(c)(3) + Florida Chapter 617
↓
Governing Body
Board of Directors (5 Members)
↓
President / AOR
Rhonda Reeder
Secretary
Regina Lock-DePass
Treasurer
Cedrick West
↓
VP / Executive Director — Day-to-Day Operations
Corey Reeder
↓
Program Area
Food Security
Program Area
Education & Youth
Program Area
Career Development
Program Area
Health & Wellness
Program Area
Family Strengthening
↓
Community Partner
NLT / New Life Temple
In-Kind Partner
MedShare International
Grant Consultant
Collins Grant Consulting
Web & AI Partner
NicheFinders AI
Board of Directors — 2026
Florida §617.0803 Compliance: Minimum 3 unrelated directors required. Rhonda and Corey Reeder are married (related). Cedrick West, Regina Lock-DePass, and Joseph Simorne each count toward the unrelated requirement. ✓ 3 of 3 — fully compliant.
RR
Rhonda Reeder
President
icaregives@gmail.com
CR
Corey Reeder
Vice President / Executive Director
reedercr@gmail.com
CW
Cedrick West
Treasurer
cedrickwest86@gmail.com
RL
Regina Lock-DePass
Secretary
reginabmw@aol.com
JS
Joseph Simorne
Board Member
josephsimorne@msn.com
Voting Thresholds
Routine motions (reports, approvals)3 of 5
Major decisions (bylaws, compensation, dissolution)4 of 5
Quorum — minimum to hold valid meeting3 of 5 present
Tie vote resolutionPresident decides
April 11, 2026 — Required Motions
1
Adopt Revised Bylaws v5
2
Formally seat 2026 board members
3
Authorize voluntary IRS annual filing
4
Set annual board dues amount
5
Authorize President as AOR for all grants
6
Authorize FDACS charitable solicitation registration
Programs
5 focus areas • 16 sub-programs • 6 events delivered in 2025
🍎 Food Security
Priority 1
Community Food Pantry
Active
Holiday Meals Program
Active
Strongest area. Monthly food bank + Thanksliving (100 turkeys, $2,529.74 donated, Nov 2025). Publix Charities deadline April 30.
🎓 Education & Youth Development
Priority 3
Annual Back-to-School Give-Away
Active
Youth Mentoring Program
In Dev
Financial Literacy Program
In Dev
College Access Support
In Dev
High funder interest — DOJ/OJJDP ($104M nationally), Honda, Raymond James.
💼 Career Development
Priority 5
Job Training & Resume Coaching
In Dev
Women's Empowerment Program
In Dev
Men's Development Program
In Dev
Business Coaching & Entrepreneurship
In Dev
Women's Empowerment unlocks entirely new funder categories. BofA RFP opens May 18.
🏀 Health & Wellness
Priority 4
Basketball for Health Promotion
Active
Sobriety & Recovery Support
In Dev
Wellness Seminars & Health Screenings
In Dev
MedShare distribution ($1,060.99 medical supplies, Nov 2025) supports this area.
👨👩👧 Family Strengthening
Priority 2
Couples Relationship Programs
In Dev
Family Support Services
In Dev
HHS/ACF HMRF — priority federal grant up to $6.25M over 5 years. Begin prep now.
2025 Programs & Events Delivered
Monthly Food Bank Orders
June – December 2025 (7 months)
Walmart, Sam's Club, Publix food orders; pantry distribution. Attendance: TBD — confirm with Rhonda.
Memorial Day Launch Picnic
May 26, 2025
Organization launch event — 100 t-shirts + 1,000 magnets distributed; refreshments. Attendance: TBD.
Back-to-School Supply Giveaway & Summer Slam
August 2, 2025
School supplies distributed to youth; NLT collaboration. Attendance: TBD.
iCARE 3-Point Basketball Contest
August 2, 2025
Prizes: $50 (ages 0-13), $100 (ages 14-25). Health promotion community event. Attendance: TBD.
Thanksliving Crusade
November 23, 2025
100 turkeys donated ($2,529.74); food distribution to community. Attendance: TBD.
Medical Supply Distribution (MedShare International)
November 2025
$1,060.99 in donated medical supplies — ice packs, gloves, nebulizers, BP monitors, compression stockings, masks. Invoice JM-25-3416.
⚠ Action needed: Attendance estimates from Rhonda required for all events — needed for grant applications.
Financials — 2025
Partial — Mar–Aug 2025 confirmed
ℹ NOTE: Figures below reflect confirmed cash activity Mar 19 – Aug 6, 2025. iCare files Form 990-N (e-Postcard) — gross receipts ≤ $50K. No balance sheet or detailed financials required for the IRS filing.
Cash Revenue — Confirmed
Board dues — Regina Lock-DePass (Zeffy)$240
Account seed funding$400
ATM cash deposit$500
Board dues — Rhonda Reeder (Zeffy)$240
Board dues — Corey Reeder (Zeffy)$150
AYM cash deposit$300
Total Confirmed Cash$1,830
Mar–Aug 2025 confirmed. Full year total pending.
In-Kind Contributions
NicheFinders AI (Phase 1 website build — design, SEO, dev)$4,200
MedShare International (medical supplies)$1,061
Corporate donor (turkey donation — Thanksliving Crusade, Nov 2025)$2,529.74
Regina — iCARE Tent$249
Regina — 8 ft Table$90
Regina — Battery fansTBD
Total Confirmed In-Kind$8,130+
Collins Grant Consulting status: paid vs. in-kind — confirm with Rhonda
Cash Expenses — Confirmed
501(c)(3) filing fee (IRS Form 1023)$650
T-shirts (100), visors, magnets$1,474
Business cards, tablecloth, tent, table$719
Virtual mailbox, domain, hosting, email$334
Harland checks$32
Food bank purchases (Walmart, Sam's, Publix)$909
MedShare handling + shipping$54
Total Confirmed Expenses$4,172
Balance Sheet (Partial)
Bank balance — August 6, 2025$712.15
Bank balance — December 31, 2025Confirm with Rhonda
Pending — Action Required from Rhonda
Dec 31, 2025 ending bank balance
Good to have for internal records and grant applications
Collins Grant Consulting — paid or in-kind?
Affects expense reporting accuracy
Fair market value of Regina's fans
Completes in-kind contribution total
Attendance estimates for all 2025 events
Required for grant applications (program accomplishments)
Grant Pipeline & Strategy
30+ funders identified • Year 1 target: $75K–$125K
Grant Readiness Score
65%
Consultant: Collins Grant Consulting • AOR: Rhonda Reeder — President
Year 1 Target
$75K–$125K
Funders Identified
30+
Next Deadline
Apr 30
Readiness Checklist
EIN registered — 92-3071148
501(c)(3) determination received (May 15, 2025)
Bank account open (Suncoast Business Checking)
Website with donation button live (icaregives.org)
Zeffy donation platform (100% profit)
Program documentation for all 16 programs
Evaluation framework and logic models
Grant language reference (Two-Gen framework)
Board bylaws formally adopted
Vote at April 11 board meeting
GuideStar / Candid profile
One-time setup — immediate credibility boost
First 990-N (e-Postcard) filed
Due May 15, 2026 — builds public record for grantors
SAM.gov registration
Required for ALL federal grants
FDACS charitable solicitation registration
Status unknown — verify at fdacs.gov
Two-Generation Framework
iCARE's programs serve both children and their parents simultaneously — the most competitive framing for modern funders. Always lead with this in applications.
SAMPLE LANGUAGE
"iCARE takes a Two-Generation approach — delivering food security, education, career development, health, and family strengthening services to children and adults in the same household — creating lasting change at the family level, not just the individual."
See GRANT_LANGUAGE.md for full application language by program area.
🔴 Apply Immediately
Publix Super Markets Charities
Food Security
Hunger Relief window March 1–April 30. Direct food pantry mission match. Apply NOW — 25 days left.
Varies
April 30, 2026
Not Started
Wawa Foundation
All program areas
Quarterly funding window — next may be open now. Research immediately.
$2,500+
Quarterly
Research
🟡 Upcoming
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Career Development / Family Strengthening
Empowering Communities RFP. Opens May 18. Deadline: June 29, 2026. Begin prep now.
Varies
Jun 29, 2026
Prepare
American Honda Foundation
Education & Youth Development
Youth-focused. Science and education emphasis. Quarterly submissions.
$20K–$75K
Quarterly
Research
🟢 Annual Cycle — Prepare Now
Community Foundation Tampa Bay
All 5 program areas
Best local fit — their 5 focus areas map exactly to iCARE's 5 areas. Avg award $28,700. Start relationship NOW. LOI: Jan 7 cycle.
$5K–$55K
Dec 1 cycle
Prep
United Way Suncoast
All areas
ALICE families language required. Financial stability + youth success focus.
Up to $20K
TBD
Research
Children's Board of Hillsborough County
Youth & Family
Small Nonprofit grant — specifically designed for orgs like iCARE. Local funder.
Varies
TBD
Research
🔵 Federal — Begin Preparation Now
HHS/ACF — HMRF (Healthy Marriage & Responsible Fatherhood)
Family Strengthening
Priority federal grant. Requires SAM.gov + 990 filed + strong evaluation data. Summer 2026 est. opening.
Up to $6.25M / 5yr
Summer 2026
Priority
DOJ/OJJDP Youth Mentoring
Education & Youth
Requires SAM.gov + Grants.gov registration. National program — $104M total.
$104M nationally
Annual
Research
USDA Community Food Projects (NIFA)
Food Security
Requires $1:$1 match. Strong case with active food pantry operations.
$125K–$400K
October annually
Prep
Compliance & Legal
Upcoming Deadlines
April 11
6 days
First Board Meeting of 2026
Pass 6 board motions (bylaws, seating, annual IRS filing, dues, AOR, FDACS)
Collect Board Member Acknowledgment Forms (all 5)
Collect Conflict of Interest Disclosure Forms (all 5)
Collect street addresses for Florida Annual Report
Critical
April 30
25 days
Publix Super Markets Charities — Grant Deadline
Apply immediately — Hunger Relief window closes April 30
Direct mission match: food pantry + youth programs
Apply Now
May 1
26 days
Florida Annual Report
Formally seat 2026 board at April 11 meeting first
Collect street addresses from all 5 board members
File online at sunbiz.org in Step 9: edit board member info
⚠ Warning: Listing someone without permission = 3rd degree felony under Florida law. Confirm all names and consent first.
Not Started
May 15
40 days
IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard) — Tax Year 2025 — First Filing
File online at IRS.gov — takes ~10 minutes
Need: EIN, tax year dates, principal officer name, confirmation gross receipts ≤ $50K
Check "Initial Return" — this is iCare's first 990-N filing
Rhonda Reeder signs as principal officer
Not Started
May 18
43 days
Bank of America Empowering Communities RFP Opens
Begin application prep now (Career Dev / Family Strengthening)
Prepare
Ongoing Compliance Items
FDACS Charitable Solicitation Registration
Required to solicit donations in Florida — call 1-800-HELP-FLA to verify current status
SAM.gov Registration
Required for ALL federal grants — free, annual renewal
GuideStar / Candid Profile
One-time setup — immediate grant credibility boost
Conflict of Interest Disclosures — All 5 Board Members
First set due at April 11 meeting. Annual renewal: January 30 each year.
Grants.gov Registration
Required for federal grants — complete after SAM.gov
Florida Sales Tax Exemption (DR-14)
Renews every 5 years — confirm current date and expiration
✅ Completed Compliance Milestones
Florida nonprofit corporation formed (Chapter 617)
2025
IRS Form 1023 filed (full form, not 1023-EZ)
2025 — confirmed by Letter 947
IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Received — Letter 947 (Rev. 2-2020), Catalog No. 35152P
May 15, 2025 — effective retroactively to March 19, 2025
EIN obtained — 92-3071148
2025
Suncoast business checking account opened
2025
Website live with donation capability — icaregives.org
January 2026 — Zeffy integration, 37 pages, 16 programs
Security hardening — Next.js upgrade patching 14 CVEs
March 2026
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