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Cause Science and technologyState Florida101 funders

Foundations that fund science and technology in Florida

101 private foundations based in Florida with a return in the last two years gave $11.6 million to science and technology organizations in 107 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 30 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 science and technology

Top 50

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

  1. William H Miller III Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $7,724,125 to science and technology
  2. The Henry E Becker and Pauline S Becker Charitable FoundationSarasota, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $486,000 to science and technology
  3. Scott R Mackenzie Foundation IncJacksonville, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $450,000 to science and technology
  4. Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation IncSarasota, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $400,000 to science and technology
  5. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $317,500 to science and technology
  6. The Davis Family Foundation IncSanta Rosa Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to science and technology
  7. Genspiration Foundation IncTampa, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $199,056 to science and technology
  8. River Branch FoundationPonte Vedra, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to science and technology
  9. John and Daria Barry FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  10. The Peterffy Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  11. Three Opinions Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  12. Braniff Family Private FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  13. Sharkey Family Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $95,000 to science and technology
  14. Jpmoh FoundationJupiter Inlet Colony, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $85,500 to science and technology
  15. The Lourie Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $80,000 to science and technology
  16. Del Mar Global Trust DTD 121007Boca Raton, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to science and technology
  17. Purjes FoundationLongboat Key, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  18. Klorfine FoundationRiviera Beach, FL · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  19. Paulson Family FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to science and technology
  20. Carol M Jacobsohn Foundation IncStuart, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to science and technology
  21. The Nielsen Foundation IncOldsmar, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  22. Donald C McGraw Foundation IncDelray Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to science and technology
  23. Glenn W Bailey Charitable TrustWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $35,000 to science and technology
  24. The DeLuca Family Foundation IncStuart, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to science and technology
  25. Jacarlene FoundationWinter Park, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to science and technology
  26. Daniel J Goldman Foundation IncMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $26,500 to science and technology
  27. Goldhammer Family FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  28. Wescustogo FoundationCaptiva, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  29. Edward T Bedford Foundation Bessemer Trust Company of FloridaStuart, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  30. Sara Roberts Foundation IncSarasota, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to science and technology
  31. The Koski Family Foundation IncSarasota, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to science and technology
  32. Robert J Bauer Family FoundationSt Augustine, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $16,000 to science and technology
  33. The Remmer Family Foundation IncPalm Beach Gardens, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  34. Whitehall Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to science and technology
  35. Robert L Zangrillo Family Foundation IncMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  36. Volo FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  37. Porter Fleming FDN TR UAOrlando, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to science and technology
  38. Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation IncCoral Gables, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  39. Archibald Foundation IncTallahassee, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  40. The Wildflower Foundation IncMiami, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $14,000 to science and technology
  41. Eliasberg Family Foundation IncJupiter, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $13,000 to science and technology
  42. L3HARRIS Foundation IncMelbourne, FL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $12,250 to science and technology
  43. The Rick & Alli Gulliver Charitable FoundationJupiter, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,450 to science and technology
  44. The Carolyn L Donigan Private Foundation IncStuart, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  45. Moriarty Family Charitable FoundationStuart, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  46. Lattner Family Foundation IncDelray Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  47. The Sambol Family FoundationJupiter Inlet Colony, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  48. The Fine and Greenwald FoundationAventura, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  49. The Uible-Morris Family Foundation IncJacksonville, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  50. The Morse Family FoundationSt Petersburg, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. Scott R Mackenzie Foundation IncJacksonville, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $450,000 to science and technology
  2. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $317,500 to science and technology
  3. River Branch FoundationPonte Vedra, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to science and technology
  4. Jpmoh FoundationJupiter Inlet Colony, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $85,500 to science and technology
  5. Paulson Family FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to science and technology
  6. Carol M Jacobsohn Foundation IncStuart, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to science and technology
  7. Jacarlene FoundationWinter Park, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to science and technology
  8. Edward T Bedford Foundation Bessemer Trust Company of FloridaStuart, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  9. Robert J Bauer Family FoundationSt Augustine, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $16,000 to science and technology
  10. Whitehall Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to science and technology
  11. Porter Fleming FDN TR UAOrlando, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to science and technology
  12. Eliasberg Family Foundation IncJupiter, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $13,000 to science and technology
  13. Lattner Family Foundation IncDelray Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  14. The Uible-Morris Family Foundation IncJacksonville, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  15. Atlantis Blue Project Foundation IncPlantation, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  16. Ty Cobb Educational FD TR UAOrlando, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $9,000 to science and technology
  17. The Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic TrustSarasota, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $8,038 to science and technology
  18. Palisades Foundation IncSewalls Point, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to science and technology
  19. Psalms of Life IncMiami Lakes, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  20. Atwater Kent FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  21. John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial FoundationPompano Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  22. The Batchelor Foundation IncMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  23. The Clarke Family Foundation IncSt Petersburg, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  24. Nautilus Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to science and technology
  25. Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to science and technology