ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
We build a stronger community by:
OUR HISTORY
In 2007, Frank and Carol Hennessey moved to Ocala and learned there was no local community foundation. Hennessey saw his local giving purpose – the formation of a community foundation. Hennessey reached out to his friend, Robert Reilly, and together they created a local foundation, the Community Foundation for Ocala/ Marion County, incorporated in 2011, to attract other philanthropists to help build a stronger community.
FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS:
William Chambers, Jr.
Frank M. Hennessey
Col. Edward Johnson, Jr.
Robert Reilly
OUR BOARD
Hennessey Arabians
David Midgett
Elder Law Attorney
Michael Siboni
Siboni & Buchannan PLLC
Bill Chambers
Merrill Lynch
Jim Hillebrandt
Retired Manufacturing Executive
Todd Panzer
Panzer Concierge Medicine
Live Oak Farm
Rob Batsel
Gilligan, Gooding, Batsel, Anderson & Phelan, P.A.
Jane Fontaine, CFP
Ameriprise Financial
EIS Wealth Management
Ken Kirkpatrick
Heritage Management
Erika Skula
Advent Health
Boyd Development
Tom O’Mara
Eligius & Co LLC
Steven Lee
Purvis Gray & Company
Angie Lewis
Angie Lewis State Farm
Doug Cone, III
Cone Distributing Inc
Nick Blaser
Cogent Bank
SouthState Bank
Jon Kurtz
Retired Banker
Robert “Bob” Reilly
Director Emeritus, Retired
Jim Schneider
Director Emeritus
Saratoga Chips
Rich Bianculli
Director Emeritus
Richmond Hill Capital Partners
OUR STAFF
In her current role as President & Executive Director of the Community Foundation, she helps to build and cultivate the relationships between potential donors and the community.
As VP of Strategic Engagement at the Community Foundation, she meets with individuals, businesses, & grantors by encouraging them to partner with the Community Foundation and support the vision to enhance the quality of life for everyone in Marion County.
As the Account Manager for the Community Foundation, she works to keep track of the daily financial transactions of the Foundation regarding both internal spending and the allocation of grants to local nonprofits.
As the Grants Manager for the Community Foundation, Roseann assists area nonprofits in the various stages of the grant process, including researching opportunities and generating proposal documents.
As the Grants Manager for the Community Foundation, Eric assists area nonprofits in the various stages of the grant process, including researching and generating proposal documents. Eric hails from upstate New York’s Hudson Valley and recently relocated full time to Central Florida. He holds a Master’s degree in Humanistic Education from the State University of…
In her current role as Director of Operations, she manages a diverse range of administrative, operational, and programmatic tasks to ensure proper business operation.
In her current role as Receptionist, she serves as the first point of contact for visitors and clients, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support.