The Citrus County Veterans Foundation, Inc. operates as an apolitical, not-for-profit organization to secure and distribute contributions from individuals, corporations, governmental entities and private groups exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the parameters of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).  The Foundation's charitable efforts support the Citrus County Veterans Service Office with funds to provide short-term monetary assistance to honorably discharged veterans and surviving spouses with urgent financial needs.  The Foundation's educational activities inform the community at-large about local veterans' needs and apprise the veterans' community of available financial assistance and social services.

To serve as a voluntary fundraising and educational arm in support of the Citrus County Veterans Service Office.   

                          Organization Officers

Rear Admiral Carlton McLeod, USN, Retired, President
Colonel Curt Ebitz, USA, Retired, Vice President
Colonel (Dr.) Sharon Richie-Melvan, USA, Retired, Secretary
Mr. L. Paul Longtin, Navy Veteran, Treasurer
Chief Warrant Officer J.J. Kenney, USMC, Retired, Director
Mrs. Vicki Phillips, Citrus County Commissioner, Director
Mrs. Janice Warren, Citrus County Tax Collector, Director
Mr. Gene Rudd, Navy Veteran, Director
Chief Petty Officer Robert W. Huscher, USN, Retired, Director