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About FLoatarama

From spontaneous start during COVID to 501(c)3 non-profit with strong philanthropy focus.

At the intersection of Philanthropy, the LGBTQ+ Community, and Boating,

we’re a South Florida 501(c)3 all-volunteer non-profit organization

dedicated to raising awareness & funds to support at-risk LGBTQ+ Youth.


From an impromptu start during the COVID lock-down, FLoatarama has grown into a fully-fledged 501(c)3 all-volunteer non-profit organization, with a strong philanthropic focus, and a clear purpose to support at-risk LGBTQ+ Youth.


The 4th Annual FLoatarama was held Saturday 10th June 2023. FLoatarama-2023, presented by Hunters Nightclubs, included the signature Flotilla of proudly decorated vessels led by the 130-foot Sun Dream Yachts M/Y Catalina. Grand Marshal Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and 400 celebrants were on board.


2023 fundraising for the FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund will exceed the $50,000 granted in 2022, and will be announced at the Check Party on Thursday 12th October (more detail to follow).


FLoatarama-2022, the 3rd annual event and first under our own 501(c)3 status, was on 11th June 2022. The Flotilla, with Grand Marshal NBC6 Meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin, was followed by the Sailor’s Dance & Pool Party, hosted by San Francisco DJ Matt Consola.


FLoatarama-2022 raised $50,000 for the FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund, benefiting at-risk LGBTQ+ Youth (managed by our philanthropy partner, The Our Fund Foundation).


Grants were presented on 22nd September 2022 to four recipient agencies:

1.  South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble ($10,000 to support Youth Band & Scholarship)

2.  YES Institute ($10,000 funding education on suicide prevention & discrimination)

3.  Pridelines ($15,000 to fund their CampOUT initiative)

4.  SunServe ($15,000 to address increasing waitlist for critical services)


In our 2nd year, FLoatarama-2021 included a Flotilla of 34 registered boats, and a sold-out Sailor’s T-Dance with legendary San Francisco DJ Matt Consola. Our Grand Marshal was Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis. FLoatarama-2021 donated $17,134 to Pride Fort Lauderdale’s GED/Scholarship program.


Our first year was spontaneous – an impromptu, socially distanced, grass-roots Pride boat parade of 20+ private vessels during the COVID lock-down in June 2020.

Philanthropy Partner

The Our Fund Foundation

FLoatarama’s philanthropy partner is the The Our Fund Foundation, a leader in the LGBTQ+ philanthropic community and the 3rd largest LGBTQ+ foundation in the country. The Our Fund Foundation grants $2M+ annually to worthy non-profit agencies advancing LGBTQ+ causes in South Florida.


Our partnership with The Our Fund Foundation ensures the funds we raise achieve the greatest impact in the community. Funds raised by FLoatarama will go to the “FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund”, managed by The Our Fund Foundation and directed by FLoatarama. 

Board of Directors

President: Scott Schramm

Vice President & Treasurer: Roderick MacKenzie

Vice President & Treasurer: Roderick MacKenzie

Scott is a licensed Florida Yacht Broker and 100 Ton Yacht Captain.

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Vice President & Treasurer: Roderick MacKenzie

Vice President & Treasurer: Roderick MacKenzie

Vice President & Treasurer: Roderick MacKenzie

Rod is an entrepreneurial executive and automotive industry veteran.

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Secretary: Kennie Turner

Vice President & Treasurer: Roderick MacKenzie

Secretary: Kennie Turner

Kennie is an accomplished software development project manager and scrum master.

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FLoatarama IRS 990

Our 2022 990-EZ has been submitted to the IRS

We've submitted our 2022 tax 990-EZ but it is not yet posted on the IRS website (we understand this is due to IRS processing delays) - it is published here:

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