Foundations that fund education in Florida
These 25 foundations made grants to education in Florida in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $450,000 to Florida Southern College, Lakeland: Organization's charitable purpose
- $100,000 to Florida Southern College, Lakeland: Organization's charitable purpose
- $62,000 to West Jupiter Community Group Inc, Jupiter: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at publixcharities.org and include the following: information on the organization, a copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter issued by the internal revenue service, a brief budget, and a list of the organization's board of directors. If...
John S and James L Knight Foundation
- $1,666,667 to New World Symphony Inc, Miami Beach: To support the use of evolving technologies to reimagine the concert experience, expand...
- $1,000,000 to Miami Dade College Foundation Inc, Miami: To provide a 1:1 match of miami-dade countys $5,000,000 contribution and city of miamis...
- $700,000 to Florida International University Foundation Inc, Miami: To support the growth of the school of computing and information sciences (scis) at...
How to apply: Throughout the year, knight foundation issues open challenges or calls for proposals focused on specific funding priorities. You can receive updates and notifications about upcoming opportunities by going to our website, www.kf.org, and subscribing to our newsletter.
Deadlines: Each funding opportunity will have its own application criteria and deadlines.
Restrictions: Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kind of institutions or other factors: -medical research, organizations or projects whose mission is to prevent, eradicate and/or alleviate the...
Fidelity Foundation
- $250,000 to Communities in Schools of Jacksonville, Jacksonville: Capital plan
- $200,000 to Jacksonville Public Education Fund, Jacksonville: Program pilot
- $200,000 to Communities in Schools of Jacksonville, Jacksonville: Capital plan
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Td Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Florida International University Foundation Inc, Miami: Fiu sbdc urban startup and business growth initiative
- $20,000 to University of Florida Foundation Inc, Gainesville: Mobile outreach clinic
- $15,000 to University of Central Florida Foundation Inc, Orlando: Hispanic business education and training program
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc
- $3,010,000 to The Florida State University Foundation, Tallahassee: Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship and the Jim Moran College of...
- $415,000 to University of Florida Foundation Inc, Gainesville: Early Learning Spanish CDA Pathway and Pilot
- $367,000 to Communities in Schools of Jacksonville, Jacksonville: 2024 SEP Site Coordinator Direct Student Support and Student Enrichment Program
How to apply: See "Grants - Guidelines & Application" at www.jimmoranfoundation.org
Restrictions: See "Grants - Guidelines & Application" at www.jimmoranfoundation.org
Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Kipp Jacksonville Inc, Jacksonville: Community Neighbored Revitalization
- $40,000 to Jacksonville Public Education Fund Inc, Jacksonville: Education Services
- $25,000 to Total Beauty Institute, Jacksonville: Education Services
He Hill Foundation Inc
- $55,000 to Clewiston Christian School, Clewiston: General support
- $40,150 to Glades Day School, Belle Glade: Yearbook, annual fundraiser
- $3,000 to Clewiston Christian School, Clewiston: 19th annual dinner
How to apply: When requesting funds from h e hill foundation, inc. We need the following information: 1) letter addressed to the foundation, requesting funds ($ amount) with detailed outline of how the funds will be used, organization name, phone number, mailing address and name of contact...
Restrictions: The foundation's primary purpose is to make quality, affordable housing available to low-income and moderate-income individuals and families, principally located in glades, hendry, okeechobee and western palm beach county, florida. This...
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $75,000 to Jacksonville Public Education Fund Inc, Jacksonville: Teacher leadership initiative - 1,000 by 2025
- $50,000 to Business and Leadership Institute for Early Learning Inc, Hollywood: Bli master class south florida
- $42,500 to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ Foundation Inc, Tallahassee: Famu college of law legal clinic operations
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $278,275 to Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, Fort Myers: Education
- $275,000 to Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, Fort Myers: Education
- $250,000 to Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, Fort Myers: Education
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
The Presser Foundation
- $10,000 to Florida State University, Tallahassee: Graduate music awards
- $3,000 to Florida International University Foundation Inc, Miami: Undergraduate scholar awards
- $3,000 to University of Central Florida Foundation Inc, Orlando: Undergraduate scholar awards
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundation.org
Deadlines: Proposals must be submitted by november 15.
Vyuha Inc
- $3,000 to Pinellas County Education Foundation, Largo: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $3,000 to Girl Power Rocks, Miami: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $2,000 to Summit Questa Pto, Davie: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
How to apply: Vyuha, Inc. does not currently require an application form from an organization in order for that organization to be considered for a grant or contribution. The Foundation will make grants to public charities described in IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2). Grantee...
Restrictions: To be considered for a grant or contribution, an organization must be a public charity as defined under IRC Section 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2).
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust
- $36,635 to Children First, Sarasota: General & Matching
- $33,300 to Sarasota Military Academy, Sarasota: General & Matching
- $21,210 to Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, Sarasota: General & Matching
How to apply: Grant Applications should be submitted with a written request and include the following: 1) most recent copy of tax return 2) mission of organization soliciting 3) specific description of proposed use of funds 4) name and of address of submitter 5) names and addresses of other...
Restrictions: Award limitations include - Geographical: Support of the communities located only in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or Desoto County and which have no material activities beyond those counties. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the Trust...
Foundation for A Healthy St Petersburg Inc
- $106,688 to Speakeasy Media Foundation, Saint Petersburg: To support Mental Health and Wellness via the expansion of meditation, yoga, and other...
- $4,750 to Canguros Inc, St Petersburg: To build greater sustainability through a sound funding plan and strengthened internal...
- $4,750 to Infinite Potential Learning Academy Inc, St Petersburg: The "Empowering Educators" project is designed to enhance the educational quality and...
How to apply: In 2024, the Foundation used a Request for Proposal (RFP) process whereby grant applications were accepted within a specified timeframe and completed by applicants using an online grants portal. The portal may be found at https://healthystpete.foundation/. A limited number of...
Deadlines: In 2024, deadlines vary according to grant type.
Restrictions: All grants must align with the Foundation's mission to achieve health equity via the advancement of racial equity to achieve racially equitable health outcomes and align with the Foundation's geographic areas of focus. More information...
The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Flagler College, St Augustine: Flagler scholarship fund
- $10,000 to Seniors on A Mission, Jacksonville: Volunteer program for seniors and mobile outreach program
- $5,000 to Basca Inc, Orange Park: Provide programs and homes for adults with disabilities
How to apply: Statement 13
Restrictions: Grants are to be made to aid religious, educational, cultural, charitable, scientific and literary institutions.
Mary & Bob Sierra Family Foundation Inc
- $196,400 to Hillsborough Education Foundation, Tampa: To provide funds for general operating needs of organization.
- $49,550 to Academy Prep Center of Tampa, Tampa: To provide funds for general operating needs of organization.
- $26,250 to John B Gorrie Foundation Inc, Tampa: To provide funds for general operating needs of organization.
How to apply: There is no specific form.
Deadlines: There is no submission deadline.
Restrictions: The only restriction is that the requesting entity must be a 501(c)(3) charity.
Whitehall Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Bolles School, Jacksonville: General purpose
- $2,500 to Saint Edwards School, Vero Beach: General purpose
- $2,500 to Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Jacksonville: General purpose
How to apply: Two page summary outlining the study
Deadlines: December 1, march 1, and september 1
Restrictions: For basic biological research, agri-business studies and neurobiology
Peacock Foundation Inc
- $84,000 to The Education Fund, Miami: Ocean bank center for educational materials (the center) and capacity building at 40th...
- $60,000 to Florida International University Foundation Inc, Miami: Scholarships for diverse undergraduate nursing students
- $50,000 to Achieve Miami Inc, Coral Gables: Achieve summer
How to apply: Visit the foundation's website: https://peacockfoundationinc.org/application-procedure/
Restrictions: Visit the foundation's website: https://peacockfoundationinc.org/application-procedure/
The Garner Foundation
- $135,000 to Miami Country Day School, Miami Shores: Education
- $25,000 to Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers: General support
- $15,000 to Cushman School, Miami: Education
How to apply: In the form of a letter and it should include the organization's main purpose.
Deadlines: Letters should be submitted by the end of the foundation's fiscal year (03/31).
Restrictions: No restrictions.
Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/A Crown Automotive Charities
- $10,000 to Florida State University Foundation, Tallahassee: Student fund club
- $7,500 to Learning Independence for Tomorrow, Clearwater: Gala 2024
- $5,000 to Shorecrest Preparatory School, St Petersburg: General donation 2024
How to apply: Grantees are invited to complete a grant application online through an invite-only portal. Grantees must set up an entity account to verify their fein and charitable status. The grant application requires the following: - purpose of the grant request - total amount being...
Restrictions: Once approved, the foundation provides the grantee with a grant agreement. The grants must be used for the purpose identified in the grant agreement and as described in the grantee's proposal. Grants may not be expended for any other...
The Allstate Foundation
- $5,000 to Justworld International Inc, Wellington: Helping hands group grants
- $5,000 to Island Fundraising Club Inc, Fleming Islanf: Helping hands group grants
- $5,000 to Holiday Hoops Inc, North Palm Beach: Helping hands group grants
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Cobb Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Ransom-Everglades School, Coconut Grove: Education
- $5,200 to Breakthrough Miami, Coconut Grove: Charitable
- $2,000 to Orange Bowl Committee, Miami: Charitable
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Restrictions: See above
Royal Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Glades Day School, Belle Glade: Spring gala
- $2,000 to Glades Education Foundation, Moore Haven: Education enhancement fund
- $1,500 to Clewiston Christian School, Clewiston: Dinner and auction
How to apply: Written letter stating amount and purpose.
The Hand Foundation Inc
- $700,000 to University of Florida Foundation, Gainesville: Organizational grant
- $150,000 to Glades Day School, Belle Glade: Organizational grant
- $125,000 to University of Florida Foundation, Gainesville: Organizational grant
How to apply: Specific letter request - reviewed by selection committee
Deadlines: None - generally for calendar use.
Restrictions: Primary criteria - financial need for education, merit, and selection committee criteria
Felburn Foundation
- $60,000 to University of Florida Foundation Inc, Gainesville: Preparator and fieldwork personnel salaries for montbrook fossil site
- $35,000 to University of Florida Foundation Inc, Gainesville: Saving freshwater mollusks of florida assessment
- $20,000 to Public Education Foundation of Marion County Inc, Ocala: New museum truck acquisition
How to apply: In writing, with descriptions of the applicant and of the purpose or project for which the request is being made, a copy of the applicant's 501(c)(3) letter, and a statement (in a form provided by the foundation) that grant funds will be used exclusively for tax permissible...
Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat
- $50,000 to Christian Home & Bible School, Mount Dora: Education
- $20,000 to Early Learning Coalition of Lake County, Leesburg: Education
- $15,000 to Lake Sumter State College Foundation Inc, Leesburg: Scholarships
How to apply: Contact the foundation directly or visit the foundation's website at www.hjcf.org for information regarding form and content of applications.
Deadlines: Requests are to be received by april 15 and november 1 for consideration at the semiannual meetings.
Restrictions: Grants are generally restricted to programs which assist children and young adults in the areas of health, education, culture, recreation, and any other programs that will add to the betterment of their life and their participation as good...
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