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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 59-6773462

Frank E Duckwall Foundation

A private foundation in Tampa, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 34 grants and $400,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Sandra Tolle
PO Box 3351
Tampa, FL 336013351
(813) 634-4172
Form and materials
Application explaining need and intended use
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Charitable, Medical, Cultural, Educational, Literacy & Scientific Purposes in the Tampa Bay, Florida area

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $400,000

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $6,634,714

  • Tax year 2024

    $388,150

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $6,758,596

  • Tax year 2023

    $378,295

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $6,694,827

  • Tax year 2022

    $381,448

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $6,760,544

  • Tax year 2021

    $397,400

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $6,942,495

  • Tax year 2020

    $415,150

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $6,820,678

  • Tax year 2019

    $380,159

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $7,143,425

  • Tax year 2018

    $418,267

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $7,027,785

Grants paid in 2025

34 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FL

    Final installment for challenge grant.

    $50,000
  2. Straz Center for the Performing ArtsTampa, FL

    Third installment of challenge grant.

    $50,000
  3. Marie Selby Botanical GardensSarasota, FL

    Third installment of challenge grant.

    $50,000
  4. H Lee Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL

    Funding for the SPARK Program.

    $25,000
  5. The Poynter InstituteSaint Petersburg, FL

    Funding for First Amendment sponsorship level for the BowTie Ball.

    $25,000
  6. Tampa Arts AllianceTampa, FL

    Funding to be used to assist with the build out of the space at new location and completion of challenge grant.

    $20,000
  7. Individual

    Funding to be used towards the purchase of Acoustic Clouds for Soundproofing.

    $15,500
  8. Hermitage Artist RetreatEnglewood, FL

    Funds to be used to restore the outdoor kitchen and replace beach accessibility equipment.

    $15,000
  9. Palladium TheaterSt Petersburg, FL

    Funding to be used for the renovation of the Palladium.

    $15,000
  10. ZooTampa at Lowry ParkTampa, FL

    Funding to support ZooTampa.

    $12,500
  11. Dogs IncPalmetto, FL

    Funding to support Dogs, Inc.

    $12,500
  12. Community Foundation of Tampa Bay IncTampa, FL

    Funding for the Solutions Journalism Fund to be used for stories on philanthropy in the Tampa Bay area.

    $12,000
  13. Frameworks of Tampa Bay IncTampa, FL

    Funding to purchase laptops, docks, desktops and SourceOne support.

    $8,500
  14. Florida Humanities CouncilSt Petersburg, FL

    funding for celebration of 50th Anniversary and dinner to honor Gary Morminos' lifetime work.

    $7,500
  15. Florida Museum of Photographic ArtsTampa, FL

    Funding to purchase two display cases for the Soldier's Lens exhibition.

    $5,500
  16. St Josephs Hospitals FoundationTampa, FL

    Funding to purchase children gifts for Christmas in July.

    $5,000
  17. Society of St AndrewBig Island, VA

    Funding to be used to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to people in need.

    $5,000
  18. Tampa Bay WatchSt Petersburg, FL

    Funding to be used to upgrade the main office's network and Wi-Fi infrastructure.

    $5,000
  19. Academy Prep Center of TampaTampa, FL

    Funding to purchase solid hardwood science tables.

    $5,000
  20. The Florida AquariumTampa, FL

    Funding to purchase incubator.

    $5,000
  21. Individual

    Funding to be used for the Doodad Repurposed Sculpture Competition for 2025 and sponsorship of the Competition for 2026.

    $5,000
  22. United Food Bank of Plant CityPlant City, FL

    Funding to be used to purchase items on wish list.

    $5,000
  23. The Portico CafeTampa, FL

    Funding to be used to purchase planned upgrades on wish list.

    $5,000
  24. Harvest HouseSarasota, FL

    Funding to upgrade the Toddler-Friendly Playground.

    $5,000
  25. Dunedin Fine Art CenterDunedin, FL

    Funding to be used for the Children's Art Museum Technology enhancements.

    $5,000
  26. Heart Gallery of TampaTampa, FL

    Funding to purchase needed equipment.

    $4,850
  27. Heart for Winter HavenWinter Haven, FL

    Funding to purchase a commercial-grade oven and stove.

    $4,000
  28. Chapters Health SystemTemple Terr, FL

    Funding for Lifepath Hospice care in Hillsborough County.

    $3,000
  29. The Chiselers IncTampa, FL

    Funding to support the Chiselers.

    $2,500
  30. Old Hyde Park Art CenterTampa, FL

    Funding to be used to replace windows and siding.

    $2,500
  31. USF Contemporary Art MuseumTampa, FL

    Funding for the publication of the book USF is working with GILES Ltd about Rauschenberg and Saff's collaborations at Graphic studio.

    $2,500
  32. Individual

    Funding for the "Exploring WWII in Florida" program.

    $2,500
  33. Henry B Plant MuseumTampa, FL

    Funding to be used in underwriting the special exhibit "Dress for Success" that ran from March trhough December 2025.

    $2,500
  34. Tampa Bay Garden ClubTampa, FL

    Funding for Palma Ceia Springs restoration.

    $1,650

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment2 grants $55,00031% of the total
  2. Arts and culture5 grants $53,00030% of the total
  3. Human services4 grants $24,35014% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $14,5008% of the total
  5. Youth development1 grant $8,5005% of the total
  6. Animals1 grant $5,0003% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $15,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida31 grants $377,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Frank J Rief IIITrustee Hours 1Pay $20,000
  • G Lowe MorrisonTrustee Hours 1Pay $20,000
  • Sandra E TolleTrustee Hours 1Pay $8,000

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