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Cause Philanthropy and grantmakingState Florida1,699 funders

Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in Florida

1,699 private foundations based in Florida with a return in the last two years gave $325.3 million to philanthropy and grantmaking organizations in 3,010 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 317 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to philanthropy and grantmaking

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is philanthropy and grantmaking.

  1. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 46 grants Accepts applications $23,852,851 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Dr Herbert Wertheim Family Foundation IncMiami, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $22,495,866 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. John and Daria Barry FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $16,715,617 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. The Graymer FoundationVero Beach, FL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $16,325,544 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. The Frederick A Deluca Foundation IncPompano Beach, FL · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $14,433,800 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. Publix Super Markets Charities IncLakeland, FL · tax year 2024 199 grants Accepts applications $10,834,137 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. The Fairholme FoundationCoral Gables, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,400,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Clement and Linda McGillicuddy FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $6,700,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Lennar FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2023 8 grants Accepts applications $6,398,750 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $6,395,351 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Split Rock Charitable Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $6,224,674 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. The Battle Family FoundationPonte Vedra Beach, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $6,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. The Walter J Gatti Foundation IncMelbourne, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,467,397 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. The Patterson FoundationSarasota, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,375,564 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. Sierra Foundation IncSunny Isles Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,060,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. The Citadel FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $4,719,705 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. The DS FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $4,600,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation IncSarasota, FL · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $3,675,986 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. The Steve and Natalee Herrig Family Foundation IncBradenton, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $3,610,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. Rothberg Family Charitable Foundation for Childrens DiseasesMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $3,411,650 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. Circle Square FoundationOcala, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,731,905 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. Billy & Clara Mosing FoundationMiramar Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,683,675 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. Free Family Foundation CorpTampa, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,600,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. Carrier Foundation IncPalm Beach Gardens, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $2,534,716 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. Betty Wold Johnson FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,525,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  26. R & M Fink Family TrustJupiter, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  27. Harry-Anna Investment Fund IncUmatilla, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  28. Healthnow Foundation of Polk CountyLakeland, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Not stated $2,250,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  29. McDonald-Anderson Foundation IncVero Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,200,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  30. Garcia Family Foundation I IncTampa, FL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $2,123,059 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  31. John Stiger Ferry Charitable Foundation IncHowey in the Hills, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,100,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  32. The Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2023 3 grants Preselected only $2,080,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  33. The RVC Charitable Trust Uad 21306Hobe Sound, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  34. The Fruth Family FoundationBonita Springs, FL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $1,895,274 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  35. The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family FoundationBoca Raton, FL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $1,825,400 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  36. Carolands Preservation FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,800,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  37. Julie and Martin Franklin Family Foundation IncMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $1,776,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  38. Ansin Foundation IncMiami, FL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $1,397,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  39. Leslie L Alexander Foundation IncDelray Beach, FL · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $1,352,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  40. The Beatitude Foundation IncTallahassee, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,346,833 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  41. Winston Family FoundationJacksonville, FL · tax year 2024 17 grants Preselected only $1,337,354 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  42. The Etz Chaim Charitable TrustMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,325,941 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  43. Pridmore Family Foundation IncMelbourne, FL · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $1,282,537 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  44. Welsh Family Foundation IncVero Beach, FL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $1,266,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  45. George Jenkins Foundation IncLakeland, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $1,249,534 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  46. The Vincent Cestone Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $1,233,709 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  47. Toler Family FoundationBonita Springs, FL · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $1,208,833 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  48. The Piper Foundation IncVero Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,171,867 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  49. George L Ohrstrom FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $1,140,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  50. John H Robinson and Barbara J Robinson Charitable TrustVenice, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,137,175 to philanthropy and grantmaking

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 46 grants Accepts applications $23,852,851 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Publix Super Markets Charities IncLakeland, FL · tax year 2024 199 grants Accepts applications $10,834,137 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Lennar FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2023 8 grants Accepts applications $6,398,750 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $6,395,351 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. The Walter J Gatti Foundation IncMelbourne, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,467,397 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. Carrier Foundation IncPalm Beach Gardens, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $2,534,716 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. R & M Fink Family TrustJupiter, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Carolands Preservation FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,800,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Welsh Family Foundation IncVero Beach, FL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $1,266,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. The Vincent Cestone Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $1,233,709 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. The Jim Moran Foundation IncDeerfield Beach, FL · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $1,091,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. The Braman Family 2011 Charitable FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. Hall-Halliburton Foundation IncJacksonville, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. Irma and Norman Braman Art FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $983,650 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. The Alfred & Rose Miniaci Foundation IncFt Lauderdale, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $650,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. Victor E Clarke Charitable FoundationDelray Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $622,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. Mastroianni Family Foundation IncTequesta, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $620,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. Paulson Family FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $439,200 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. The Durden Foundation IncPanama City Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $400,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. David A Steinberg Family FoundationMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $390,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. The William R Watts FNDN IncFort Lauderdale, FL · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $350,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. The Batchelor Foundation IncMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $346,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food SystemsTampa, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $335,612 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family FoundaBoca Grande, FL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $290,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. Dickes Family Charitable FoundationIndian River Shores, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking