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DeBary Council discusses formation of independent DeBary Foundation to solicit donations, conserve land
Summary
City staff and council members reviewed draft bylaws and directed changes to create an independent DeBary Foundation that can accept donations, pursue conservation acquisitions, and coordinate projects with the city; no final resolution was adopted at the meeting.
City of DeBary staff presented draft bylaws and a timeline for creating an independent nonprofit, the DeBary Foundation Inc., and council members provided guidance on governance, fundraising authorities and oversight on Tuesday.
The city manager described the foundation’s purpose as soliciting donations, endowments and gifts for civic projects including parks, public art and memorials and said the initial board would be selected by the City Council then operate independently. The manager said the initial incorporation work would be followed by an application for federal tax-exempt status (IRS 501(c)(3)) and that staff expected corporate formation in Q2 and the 501(c)(3) filing in Q3 of 2025.
The foundation concept drew sustained discussion because council members sought both community fundraising capacity and clear accountability.…
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