Foundations that fund environmental groups in Florida
These 25 foundations made grants to environmental groups 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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Felburn Foundation
- $100,000 to Conservation Florida Inc, Orlando: Operational support
- $100,000 to North Florida Land Trust, Jacksonville: Capacity staff support growth
- $75,000 to Howard T Odum Florida Springs Institute Inc, High Springs: Fl springs welcome center campaign
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...
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $5,000 to Miami Beach Garden Conservancy Inc, Miami: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc, Sarasota: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Keep Polk County Beautiful Inc, Eagle Lake: 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...
River Branch Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Everglades Foundation, Palmetto Bay: Provide for program services
- $1,000,000 to Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens, Jacksonville: Provide for program services
- $950,000 to Alachua Conservation Trust, Gainesville: Provide for program services
How to apply: Written requests accepted from recognized nonprofit organizations. No prescribed application format.
Restrictions: All grants are made to organizations recognized by irs as charitable organizations. Most of these are in the jacksonville area.
Farmer Family Foundation
- $500,000 to The Everglades Foundation Inc, Palmetto Bay: Exempt purpose of organization
- $100,000 to The Everglades Foundation Inc, Palmetto Bay: Exempt purpose of organization
- $25,000 to The Everglades Foundation Inc, Palmetto Bay: Exempt purpose of organization
How to apply: Letter stating purpose and amount of grant/general information on organization
Knopf Family Foundation Inc C/O Liberty Chevrolet
- $30,000 to The Everglades Foundation, Palmetto Bay: To support the central everglades planning project for the everglades agricultural area...
- $10,000 to Putnam Land Conservancy Inc, Interlachen: To assist with the purchase of wildlife cameras and equipment to monitor wildlife in the...
- $10,000 to Audubon of Martin County, Stuart: For the restoration project by clearing land and restoring native plants for foraging and...
How to apply: Formal letter stating request and charitable purpose of organization requesting.
Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Groundwork Jacksonville Inc, Jacksonville: Community Neighbored Revitalization
- $5,500 to Beaches Town Center Agency Inc, Neptune Beach: Other Community Relations
- $1,500 to Scenic Jacksonville Inc, Jacksonville: Other community relations
The Maryellen S Willis Charitable Trust
- $7,500 to North Florida Land Trust Inc, Jacksonville: Operational Support
- $5,000 to Groundwork Jacksonville, Jacksonville: Operational Support
- $5,000 to St Johns Riverkeeper, Jacksonville: Operational Support
How to apply: Charitable purpose, length of time and items covered, pay out schedule of funds, special conditions imposed by the foundation, name and phone number of contact person at the foundation, requirement of final reports, conditions warranting suspension or cancellation of funding by...
John S and James L Knight Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Miami Waterkeeper, Coral Gables: To support the growth of miami waterkeeper, a climate resilience nonprofit organization,...
- $465,000 to The Everglades Foundation Inc, Palmetto Bay: To support the everglades foundations hiring of a digital product executive, and the...
- $33,945 to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, Key Biscayne: To support organizations in knight florida communities with general program support in...
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
- $320,000 to Groundwork Jacksonville Inc, Jacksonville: Planning
- $300,000 to North Florida Land Trust Inc, Jacksonville: Renovation
- $160,000 to Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens Inc, Jacksonville: Capital plan
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Perkins Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to Tall Timbers Foundation, Talahassee: Philanthropic purposes.
- $25,000 to Captains for Clean Water Inc, Fort Myers: Philanthropic purposes.
- $8,000 to Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, St Petersburg: Philanthropic purposes.
How to apply: No specific guidelines
Fig Tree Fund
- $10,000 to Groundwork Jacksonville Inc, Jacksonville: General support to restore urban creeks and trails
- $10,000 to Timucuan Parks Foundation, Jacksonville: Planning and maintenance
- $5,000 to North Florida Land Trust, Jacksonville: Site planning and research
Deadlines: None None
Restrictions: Limited to 501(c)(3) for charitable education related programs primarily for benefit in the Southeastern United States.
Olivia Delacruz Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Mckee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach: Charitable
- $7,000 to Coastal Connections Inc, Vero Beach: Charitable
- $5,000 to Ocean Research & Conservation Association, Fort Pierce: Charitable
How to apply: Any form is acceptable
Deadlines: No deadlines at this time
Restrictions: No restrictions at this time
Penniman Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Naples Botanical Garden Inc, Naples: Charitable
- $2,500 to Everglades Foundation, Palmetto Bay: Charitable
- $1,500 to Friends of the Everglades, Stuart: Charitable
How to apply: Request in writing to foundation manager
Restrictions: Medical research, education, environmental preservation & enhancement.
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $590,000 to Ocean Research & Conservation Association Inc, Vero Beach: Ocean stewardship and research
- $300,000 to Perpetual Use Inc, Tampa: Advancing sustainable materials
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc
- $475,000 to Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper Inc, Miami: Unrestricted general
- $300,000 to Friends of the Everglades, Miami: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Verification of applicant's status under 501(c)(3) and charity classification
The Kresge Foundation
- $395,000 to The Funders Network Inc, Coral Gables: Project support to aid the partners for places grant program and tfns urban water funders...
- $35,000 to The Funders Network Inc, Coral Gables: Three-year member support
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Hillsdale Fund
- $70,000 to Blue Scholars Initiative Inc, Miami: To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.
- $10,000 to Clean Miami Beach Inc, Miami Beach: To assist the tax exempt organization to carry out its exempt purpose.
How to apply: Completed application with a copy of internal revenue service exemption letter
Deadlines: Deadlines vary each year, one in spring and one in fall
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $25,000 to Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, Sanibel: Environmental policy
- $10,000 to The Funders Network Inc, Coral Gables: Urban water funders
How to apply: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Lattner Family Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Community Greening, Boca Raton: support the charitable mission of the organization.
- $7,500 to Friends of Sandoway House Nature Center Inc, Delray Beach: support the charitable mission of the organization.
How to apply: Available upon request.
Deadlines: Available upon request.
Restrictions: Available upon request.
Peacock Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper Inc, Coral Gables: Environmental youth education programs
- $5,000 to Captains for Clean Water, Fort Myers: General operating support
How to apply: Visit the foundation's website: https://peacockfoundationinc.org/application-procedure/
Restrictions: Visit the foundation's website: https://peacockfoundationinc.org/application-procedure/
Barbara and Franklin Carson Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Captains for Clean Water, Fort Myers: Charity
- $7,061 to Naples Botanical Garden, Naples: Charity
How to apply: By letter describing the purpose and needs of the organization.
Davis Family Altruistic Foundation Inc
- $11,600 to Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce: General operating
- $1,000 to Ocean Research and Conservation Association, Vero Beach: General operating
How to apply: No prescribed form
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards
Gerald M & Carole A Miller Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Everglades Foundation, Palmetto Bay: Operating expenses
- $5,000 to Barrier Island Parks Society, Boca Grande: Operating expenses
How to apply: Why are the funds needed? How funded in the past?
Deadlines: April 15th of each year
Restrictions: Support of charitable, eleemosanary, educational & literary organizations
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to 1000 Friends of Florida Inc, Tallahassee: Help educate floridians about community projects
- $5,000 to Florida Audubon Society Inc, Miami: Help protect birds and their habitats
How to apply: No specific form required.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines.
Restrictions: No restriction or limitations.
Vyuha Inc
- $1,000 to Love the Everglades Movement, Ochopee: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $1,000 to Blue World Foundation, Miami Beach: 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).
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