Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Florida
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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
- $1,250,000 to Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland: Organization's charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Polk Senior Games Inc, Bartow: Organization's charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Inc, Dunedin: 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...
The Allstate Foundation
- $5,000 to Special Compass Inc, Pembroke Pines: Helping hands group grants
- $5,000 to Special Olympics Florida Inc, Clermont: Helping hands group grants
- $1,000 to Special Compass Inc, Pembroke Pines: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Gator Bowl Association Inc, Jacksonville: Other Community Relations
- $18,250 to Malivai Washington Kids Foundation, Jacksonville: Give and Go Support
- $15,000 to Walk-Off Charities of Jax Inc, Jacksonville: Other Community Relations
Vyuha Inc
- $5,000 to Hollywood Youth Rowing Club, Ft Lauderdale: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $2,000 to Patriot Dive Team, Oakland Park: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $1,500 to Team Footworks Educational and Fitness, South Miami: 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).
He Hill Foundation Inc
- $134,767 to South Florida Fair and Expositions, West Palm Beach: Support youth farming - hogs & steers
- $11,878 to Hendry County Fair and Livestock, Clewiston: Support livestock rearing
- $2,500 to Five Star Youth of America Inc, Arcadia: Sugardolls
How to apply: When requesting funds from h e hill foundation, inc. We need the following information: 1) letter addressed to the foundation, requesting funds ($ 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...
Felburn Foundation
- $20,000 to Florida State Parks Foundation Inc, Tallahassee: Coral & seagrass restoration & protection vessel & buoys
- $5,000 to Friends of Silver Springs State Park, Ocala: 2025 florida springsfest support
- $1,000 to Florida Trail Association, Gainesville: Ididahike 2025
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...
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc
- $140,000 to Streetwaves Corporation, Delray Beach: After School Aquatics Enrichment and Endless Summer Surf Camp
- $20,000 to Freedom Waters Foundation Inc, Naples: South Florida Therapeutic Boat Outings
How to apply: See "Grants - Guidelines & Application" at www.jimmoranfoundation.org
Restrictions: See "Grants - Guidelines & Application" at www.jimmoranfoundation.org
Fleming Family Foundation
- $70,000 to Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation, West Palm Beach: Artifical feef building
- $17,700 to Bit of Faith Ranch, Ponte Vedra: Animal Rescue
How to apply: Written request should include the purpose for which the grant will be used and a copy of the organizations irs exemption letter.
Edward T Bedford Foundation Bessemer Trust Company of Florida
- $25,000 to Aces in Motion, Gainesville: Operational
- $15,000 to Horses N Heroes of Marion County Inc, Citra: Operational
How to apply: See www.edwardtbedfordfoundation.org for application procedures.
Restrictions: The co-trustees presently have particular interest in supporting organizations benefiting children and young adults, including through educational, athletic, and artistic pursuits, and through social service enterprises.
The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation
- $12,500 to Panthers Warriors, Plantation: General Support
- $10,000 to Rita Crockett Beach Sports Academy, Dania Beach: General Support
How to apply: Requests must be submitted by email on event/organization letterhead. Include date of event, summary of organization objectives & purpose, estimated attendance, & detailed plan for promotion of spirit airlines.
Deadlines: 8 weeks prior to event or any print deadlines
The Colburn Family Foundation C/O Sterling Foundation Management LLC
- $15,000 to Marine Education Initiative Inc, Boca Raton: Other
- $1,000 to Streetwaves Inc, Delray Beach: Assisting youth
How to apply: None prescribed
Restrictions: Recognized section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations only
Tucker Foundation
- $5,000 to Polo Players Support Group, Wellington: General support
- $2,000 to Polo Training Foundation, Loxahatchee: General support
How to apply: There is no specified format required
Restrictions: Grants are generally focused in hamilton and bradley counties of east tennessee and atlanta, georgia, but they are not limited to these locales.
Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation
- $3,000 to Naples Pathways Coalition Inc, Naples: Charitable programs
- $2,500 to Girls on the Run of Southwest Florida, Punta Gorda: Charitable programs
Winter Park Health Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Fast Start Management Inc, Winter Park: Fast start 18
- $2,500 to Fast Start Management Inc, Winter Park: Fast start 19
How to apply: Please see website (www.wphf.org)
Deadlines: Please see website (www.wphf.org)
Restrictions: An applicant organization must be tax-exempt and located in and/or providing services to residents in the foundation's area of interest(primarly winter park, maitland and eatonville). All grants awarded must be directly related to the...
Lattner Family Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to South Florida Collegiate Baseball League, Lantana: support the charitable mission of the organization.
- $2,000 to Okeeheelee Baseball Association Inc, West Palm Beach: support the charitable mission of the organization.
How to apply: Available upon request.
Deadlines: Available upon request.
Restrictions: Available upon request.
Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Soldiers Freedom Outdoors, Melrose: Unrestricted
- $1,000 to Special Olympics Florida Inc, Clermont: Unrestricted
How to apply: Request for form
Epic Affect Inc
- $1,350 to Florida Strawberry Festival, Plant City: General contribution
- $1,000 to Polk County Youth Fair, Bartow: General contribution
How to apply: Contact the company directly.
Restrictions: Awards to be made to individuals in need or their immediate families that live in the communities surrounding the highland family of companies. All awards are to used only for intended purpose.
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc, Ponte Vedra Beach: Donations - civic/comm service
How to apply: Letter of request stating the nature of the organization and the amount of the contribution.
Wayne M Densch Charitable Trust
- $135,000 to Seminole Soccer Club Inc, Sanford: Field lighting project
How to apply: Submissions should include organizational & board profiles, financial statements, & detail of program request.
Restrictions: Program requests must assist disadvantaged persons.
Van Kampen Boyer Molinari Charitable Foundation
- $123,000 to Discover Dressage, Ocala: General support
How to apply: A prescribed application form requesting information pertaining only to the applicant's credentials and project goals.
Deadlines: Applications for funding may be accepted throughout the year.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations on grants, other than, that grants are to be expended exclusively in furtherance of those goals specified in the grant application.
The Brink Foundation
- $80,000 to Community Foundation Inc, Tampa: Genl oper support
How to apply: Line 2b. Form, information and materials: see attached guidelines for line 2
Deadlines: Line 2c. Applications are accepted at any time. Notice of approval, rejection, or requests for addit
Restrictions: Line 2d- all grants are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations
Foundation for A Healthy St Petersburg Inc
- $79,168 to Sailfuture, Saint Petersburg: To support economic mobility via the expansion of education and career pathway programs...
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 Trek Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Southern Off Road Bicycle Association, Jacksonville: Trail development in jacksonville, florida.
How to apply: Requests for donations can be made at https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_us/trek-foundation/request-a-donation/
Restrictions: Submissions must 1) help preserve the land in perpetuity, 2) be open to the public and free to use and 3) prove a commitment to activate the trails with the local community.
The Capstone Foundation
- $50,000 to World Sports Inc, Bonita Springs: Christian ministry
How to apply: Call or write to request application
Jonathan and Karen Fryd Family Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to South Florida Youth Foundation, Miami Beach: Support contribution
How to apply: No prescribed form.
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