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Cause Social scienceState Florida89 funders

Foundations that fund social science in Florida

89 private foundations based in Florida with a return in the last two years gave $6.4 million to social science organizations in 110 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 22 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 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 social science

Top 50

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

  1. McKnight Brain Research FoundationOrlando, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,543,700 to social science
  2. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $1,526,719 to social science
  3. Thomas W Smith Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $525,000 to social science
  4. The Kovner FoundationJupiter, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to social science
  5. Wallace H Coulter TrustSebastian, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $202,200 to social science
  6. Krouse Family Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $165,000 to social science
  7. The Slater Foundation IncBoynton Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to social science
  8. Donna and Jim Stephenson FoundationPonte Vedra Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to social science
  9. Ken Hubbard FundWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $132,500 to social science
  10. The Peter Bowe and Barbara Stewart FoundationNaples, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $111,000 to social science
  11. Melvin R Goodes Family FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to social science
  12. I Could Do Great Things FoundationBoca Raton, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to social science
  13. Volo FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to social science
  14. The Batchelor Foundation IncMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to social science
  15. Mark & Virginia Rometty FoundationNaples, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to social science
  16. Melvin R Clayman Charitable Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to social science
  17. The Brady Hunter Foundation IncNorth Miami Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to social science
  18. The Douglas & Angela Braly Family Foundation Co Douglas A Braly and Angela F BralyMarco Island, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $61,000 to social science
  19. Paulson Family FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to social science
  20. The Martin Foundation IncNaples, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to social science
  21. Scott Family FoundationHobe Sound, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to social science
  22. Donald and Allison Gulbrandsen Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to social science
  23. The Seaver FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to social science
  24. The Seaman Foundation IncSeffner, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to social science
  25. Publix Super Markets Charities IncLakeland, FL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to social science
  26. D'agostino FoundationPalm City, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $45,000 to social science
  27. The Shuch Family FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to social science
  28. David and Linda Moscow FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to social science
  29. Wonderful Life FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to social science
  30. Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to social science
  31. The Harold J Bowen Jr & Duval Bowen Family Foundation IncPonte Vedra Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to social science
  32. National School Choice Awareness Foundation IncAventura, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $24,000 to social science
  33. Irvin Stern FoundationBoca Raton, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to social science
  34. The Norma Pace FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to social science
  35. The Baker Family FoundationNaples, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to social science
  36. Chiavacci Family FoundationCoral Gables, FL · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $16,200 to social science
  37. Brillembourg Ochoa Family Foundation IncMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $16,000 to social science
  38. Smith Family Legacy FoundationSarasota, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to social science
  39. Neal and Marlene Goldman FoundationNaples, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to social science
  40. Melissa and John V Ceriale Family Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to social science
  41. The Nielsen Foundation IncOldsmar, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $15,000 to social science
  42. The Nussdorf Family Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to social science
  43. The Edward & Lucille Kimmel Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to social science
  44. Berg Family Charitable FoundationJacksonville, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $14,000 to social science
  45. George L Ohrstrom FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to social science
  46. The Bruce E and Robbi S Toll FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to social science
  47. The Rose Flaum FoundationLake Worth, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to social science
  48. Thomas A & Mary S James FoundationSt Petersburg, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to social science
  49. Tom Ford Family FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to social science
  50. GPD Charitable TrustNaples, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $7,000 to social science

Open to applications

22 foundations

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

  1. McKnight Brain Research FoundationOrlando, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,543,700 to social science
  2. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $1,526,719 to social science
  3. Melvin R Goodes Family FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to social science
  4. I Could Do Great Things FoundationBoca Raton, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to social science
  5. The Batchelor Foundation IncMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to social science
  6. Paulson Family FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to social science
  7. The Martin Foundation IncNaples, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to social science
  8. The Seaman Foundation IncSeffner, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to social science
  9. Publix Super Markets Charities IncLakeland, FL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to social science
  10. Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to social science
  11. The Harold J Bowen Jr & Duval Bowen Family Foundation IncPonte Vedra Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to social science
  12. Irvin Stern FoundationBoca Raton, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to social science
  13. The Baker Family FoundationNaples, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to social science
  14. Chiavacci Family FoundationCoral Gables, FL · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $16,200 to social science
  15. Webber Family Foundation IncNaples, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  16. The Patricia S Heyman Foundation IncOsprey, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  17. Frank Family Charitable Foundation IncMiami, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  18. C and A Johnson Family FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  19. The Allen Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  20. Jonathan and Karen Fryd FAMILY FOUNDATION INCMiami Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  21. The Kleinschmidt Family FoundationVero Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to social science
  22. The Blake Family Charitable FoundationMarco Island, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to social science