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Foundations that fund public affairs in Florida

311 private foundations based in Florida with a return in the last two years gave $14.5 million to public affairs organizations in 464 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 67 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 public affairs

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is public affairs.

  1. John and Daria Barry FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,700,000 to public affairs
  2. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $1,454,989 to public affairs
  3. Thomas W Smith Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $1,405,000 to public affairs
  4. Ventus Charitable FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FL · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $1,135,000 to public affairs
  5. Galashiels Fund LTDSarasota, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to public affairs
  6. Bruce and Deborah Duncan FoundationNaples, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $695,000 to public affairs
  7. Lillian S Wells Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to public affairs
  8. Wallace H Coulter TrustSebastian, FL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $452,260 to public affairs
  9. Natural Health Research FoundationCape Coral, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $360,000 to public affairs
  10. Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $360,000 to public affairs
  11. Ormjmp FoundationBoca Raton, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $235,000 to public affairs
  12. Jessie Ball duPont Religious Charitable & Educational FundJacksonville, FL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $234,692 to public affairs
  13. Helen W Bell Charitable FoundationNaples, FL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $210,000 to public affairs
  14. Bernard A Egan Foundation IncFort Pierce, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $200,000 to public affairs
  15. Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $157,000 to public affairs
  16. Fis Foundation IncJacksonville, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to public affairs
  17. David S Baum Foundation IncSanibel Island, FL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $140,000 to public affairs
  18. Donald M James Family FoundationPensacola, FL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $126,000 to public affairs
  19. The Sands Family Foundation IncDelray Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to public affairs
  20. William S Knight Foundation IncNaples, FL · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to public affairs
  21. Life's Requite IncSt Petersburg, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $105,000 to public affairs
  22. Wallace H Coulter FoundationSebastian, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $100,000 to public affairs
  23. Edwardson Family FoundationBoca Grande, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to public affairs
  24. Frick Foundation IncPalm Beach Gardens, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  25. Children of Israel TrustMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to public affairs
  26. The Fine and Greenwald FoundationAventura, FL · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $90,000 to public affairs
  27. Melvin J and Harriet H Naser Charitable TrustCrystal River, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to public affairs
  28. The Bergin Foundation IncStuart, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $90,000 to public affairs
  29. The Page Foundation IncCoral Springs, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to public affairs
  30. Anthony J and Christie B de Nicola FoundationEnglewood, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to public affairs
  31. Mary G Durant Charitable TrustOrlando, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $69,654 to public affairs
  32. Ray Foundation IncNaples, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to public affairs
  33. Tepas Family FoundationNaples, FL · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $60,000 to public affairs
  34. Gogo FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $58,000 to public affairs
  35. Kelly Family FoundationVero Beach, FL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $55,000 to public affairs
  36. Lights on Projects IncMiami, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $52,160 to public affairs
  37. Wilkinson Family Foundation IncHighland Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to public affairs
  38. The Leandro P Rizzuto FoundationBoynton Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to public affairs
  39. Bartley J Madden FoundationNaples, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to public affairs
  40. The Parallel Foundation IncTampa, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to public affairs
  41. The JPM FoundationPonte Vedra Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to public affairs
  42. The Shuch Family FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $46,490 to public affairs
  43. The Barrington Foundation IncLighthouse Point, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to public affairs
  44. AEL Family Foundation IncFernandina Beach, FL · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $40,000 to public affairs
  45. C and A Johnson Family FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to public affairs
  46. Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation IncJacksonville, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $39,000 to public affairs
  47. Robert J Bauer Family FoundationSt Augustine, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $38,000 to public affairs
  48. The Falic Family Private FoundationHollywood, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to public affairs
  49. Lookout Foundation IncSummerland Key, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to public affairs
  50. The Elevate Prize Foundation IncMiami, FL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to public affairs

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 7 grants Accepts applications $1,454,989 to public affairs
  2. Bruce and Deborah Duncan FoundationNaples, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $695,000 to public affairs
  3. Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $360,000 to public affairs
  4. Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $157,000 to public affairs
  5. William S Knight Foundation IncNaples, FL · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to public affairs
  6. Frick Foundation IncPalm Beach Gardens, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  7. Melvin J and Harriet H Naser Charitable TrustCrystal River, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to public affairs
  8. The Page Foundation IncCoral Springs, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to public affairs
  9. Lights on Projects IncMiami, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $52,160 to public affairs
  10. C and A Johnson Family FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to public affairs
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation IncJacksonville, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $39,000 to public affairs
  12. Robert J Bauer Family FoundationSt Augustine, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $38,000 to public affairs
  13. The Elevate Prize Foundation IncMiami, FL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to public affairs
  14. Anderson-Devitt Foundation IncWinter Park, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to public affairs
  15. Paulson Family FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to public affairs
  16. Sutton Family FoundationNaples, FL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to public affairs
  17. Fleming Family FoundationJacksonville, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $21,000 to public affairs
  18. Mandell Weiss Charitable TrustDelray Beach, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to public affairs
  19. The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation IncNaples, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to public affairs
  20. The Kleinschmidt Family FoundationVero Beach, FL · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $16,500 to public affairs
  21. The Amaturo Family Foundation IncFt Lauderdale, FL · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $16,500 to public affairs
  22. The Blake Family Charitable FoundationMarco Island, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $12,000 to public affairs
  23. Edward & Bethel Kean Charitable FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to public affairs
  24. Fred & Jean Allegretti FoundationFort Myers, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to public affairs
  25. The Shepherds Hand IncLakeland, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $10,000 to public affairs