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Foundation discusses sponsorship outreach, potential NFL grant and financial report ending Sept. 30, 2025
Summary
Board members discussed sponsor packets, outreach to vendors and Fortune 500 companies, a possible NFL grant to support a football field project (which would require a nonprofit applicant and school board approval), and reviewed a financial report with balance ending Sept. 30, 2025.
The City of the Florida Recreation Foundation spent part of its Jan. 13 meeting reviewing its fundraising strategy and the foundation’s most recent financial report.
Moderator (meeting facilitator) described sponsor-solicitation methods — vendor outreach, Fortune 500 solicitation and grant applications — and said a current NFL grant opportunity could support construction of a football field if a nonprofit applies and if the school board approves a renewal condition. "Only not for profits are eligible to apply for it, and so the city cannot apply for it," the moderator said, explaining the foundation would partner with the city if pursued.
The moderator also described sponsor packets that the foundation circulates and invited board members to help solicit sponsors; packets can be sent directly to members or distributed on their behalf. The foundation referenced a $5,000 sponsorship already received for 2026 and indicated it will coordinate ceremonial check presentations at a forthcoming commission meeting.
On financial reporting, the moderator noted that the backup financial report attached to the agenda shows the balance ending Sept. 30, 2025, and that the report reflects revenue increases with no added expenses. The transcript does not reconcile two different in-bank amounts cited earlier in the meeting; one cited amount was "420,360" and another was "$315,067." The moderator said account and investment details would be shared by email if board members require further direction.
Next steps recorded in the transcript: staff will email account details and the foundation may call another meeting if board direction is needed on investments or grant pursuits. The transcript records no formal votes on sponsorship strategy or on the NFL matter.
