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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$459,566
- Grants listed
- 65
- Assets, end of year
- $7,362,261
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Tax year 2023
$379,562
- Grants listed
- 58
- Assets, end of year
- $6,651,016
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Tax year 2022
$415,194
- Grants listed
- 66
- Assets, end of year
- $6,598,785
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Tax year 2021
$377,000
- Grants listed
- 60
- Assets, end of year
- $6,625,738
-
Tax year 2020
$436,200
- Grants listed
- 57
- Assets, end of year
- $6,590,218
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Tax year 2019
$299,850
- Grants listed
- 53
- Assets, end of year
- $6,580,954
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Tax year 2018
$418,800
- Grants listed
- 75
- Assets, end of year
- $6,663,802
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Tax year 2017
$390,700
- Grants listed
- 63
- Assets, end of year
- $6,829,175
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Habitat for Humanity West OrangeWinter Garden, FL
New house support
$52,525 -
Oakland Presbyterian ChurchOakland, FL
Sewer hook up project
$50,000 -
Special Hearts FarmsWinter Garden, FL
Operations support
$20,000 -
Winter Garden HeritageWinter Garden, FL
Executive director support
$20,000 -
Christian Service CenterOrlando, FL
West orange support
$15,000 -
Central Florida Public MediaOrlando, FL
Support of public radio
$12,500 -
Oakland Nature PreserveOakland, FL
Operations support
$12,500 -
WucfOrlando, FL
Public TV support
$12,500 -
Oakland Presbyterian ChurchOakland, FL
Operations support
$12,000 -
Adult Literacy LeagueWinter Park, FL
Adult reading program
$10,000 -
Boys & Girls Club of Central FloridAltamonte Springs, FL
Building program
$10,000 -
Central Florida YMCAOrlando, FL
Low income youth scholarships
$10,000 -
Ficpa Scholarship FundTallahassee, FL
Accounting scholarships
$10,000 -
Gift for TeachingOrlando, FL
Public school supplies support
$10,000 -
Jobs Partnership of FloridaWinter Park, FL
Job training
$10,000 -
Lanes Teenage Girls IncOrlando, FL
Campus tour program for youth
$10,000 -
Second Harvest Food BankOrlando, FL
Community food bank support
$10,000 -
University of FloridaGainesville, FL
Accounting dept/cicierones support
$10,000 -
West Orange Dream CenterWinter Garden, FL
Executive director support
$10,000 -
Quest IncOrlando, FL
Summer camp scholarships
$7,500 -
West Orange Scholarship FNDWinter Garden, FL
Scholarship funding
$7,000 -
Tildenville Elementary SchoolWinter Garden, FL
Science fair support
$6,038 -
Winter Garden Art AssociationWinter Garden, FL
Edgewood ranch art project
$5,500 -
Winter Garden Rotary FNDWinter Garden, FL
Symphony support
$5,003 -
American Diabetes AssociaAlexandria, VA
Diabetes research
$5,000 -
Boggy Creek Gang CampEustis, FL
Medical camp for children
$5,000 -
Boy Scouts of America - CApopka, FL
Council support
$5,000 -
Canine CompanionsOrlando, FL
Operations support
$5,000 -
Down Syndrome AssociationOrlando, FL
Buddy walk support
$5,000 -
Enzian TheaterMaitland, FL
Operations support
$5,000 -
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL
Accounting dept support
$5,000 -
Orlando PhilharmonicOrlando, FL
Operations support
$5,000 -
Ucf FoundationOrlando, FL
Food bank support
$5,000 -
Adventure CyclingMissoula, MT
Operations support
$2,500 -
Audubon of Central FLMaitland, FL
Bird of prey center support
$2,500 -
Central Florida ZoologicalLake Monroe, FL
Community zoo support
$2,500 -
Coalition for the HomelessOrlando, FL
Homeless shelter support
$2,500 -
Conservation FloridaOrlando, FL
Florida conservation support
$2,500 -
English Springer Spaniel RescueWoodstock, GA
Support pet adoption
$2,500 -
Freedom RideOrlando, FL
Horseback therapy for children
$2,500 -
Friends of Lake ApopkaWinter Garden, FL
Operations support
$2,500 -
Goodwill IndustriesOrlando, FL
Community support
$2,500 -
House of HopeOrlando, FL
Troubled teen support
$2,500 -
IdignityOrlando, FL
Operations support
$2,500 -
Lighthouse of Central FlaOrlando, FL
Visual impairment support
$2,500 -
Mental Health Assoc of Cent FLOrlando, FL
Operations support
$2,500 -
Mockingbird MinistriesCharlottesvle, VA
Operations support
$2,500 -
Neighborhood Center of South LakeGroveland, FL
Food bank support
$2,500 -
Orange County Audubon SocietyMaitland, FL
Conservation support
$2,500 -
Orange County Regional HiOrlando, FL
Community history center support
$2,500 -
Orlando Musuem of ArtOrlando, FL
Operations support
$2,500 -
Orlando Science CenterOrlando, FL
Community science program support
$2,500 -
Orlando Union Rescue MissOrlando, FL
Homeless shelter support
$2,500 -
Pet Alliance of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
Animal shelter support
$2,500 -
Salvation ArmyOrlando, FL
Homeless rehab support
$2,500 -
Shepherd Hope Health ClinOrlando, FL
Operations support
$2,500 -
SmithsonianWashington, DC
Operations support
$2,500 -
Southeastern Food BankWinter Garden, FL
Meals program support
$2,500 -
The Russell HomeOrlando, FL
Handicapped individual support
$2,500 -
Ucp of Central FloridaWinter Garden, FL
Classroom support
$2,500 -
United Arts Assoc Central FloridaOrlando, FL
Administrative support
$2,500 -
Winter Garden Police Athletic LeaguWinter Garden, FL
Toys for needy program
$2,500 -
Alzheimer's & Dementia CenterAltamonte Springs, FL
Operations support
$2,000 -
Behind the ScenesLakeville, CT
Operations support
$1,000 -
Family Matters of Central FloridaClermont, FL
Family support
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Arts and culture4 grants $33,00036% of the total
- Human services6 grants $28,50031% of the total
- Environment3 grants $17,50019% of the total
- Education1 grant $10,00011% of the total
- Religion1 grant $2,5003% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Florida59 grants $443,566
- Virginia2 grants $7,500
- District of Columbia1 grant $2,500
- Georgia1 grant $2,500
- Montana1 grant $2,500
- Connecticut1 grant $1,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Derek BlakesleePRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $70,000
- Ann BlakesleeSECR/TREAS Hours 0Pay $0
- Don WingateDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Carole WingateDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Mark GriffithDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Arden GriffithDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Ginnie StanfordDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
The return
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