Funders
Foundations that fund nonprofits in Florida
Foundation funding in Florida across 22 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.
Funding by cause
Museums and historical organizations — 484 funders, median grant $10,000
K-12 schools — 480 funders, median grant $10,000
Performing arts organizations — 391 funders, median grant $10,000
Animal shelters and rescues — 347 funders, median grant $5,000
International relief and development organizations — 315 funders, median grant $13,800
Food banks and food programs — 314 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth development programs — 300 funders, median grant $12,150
Disability services organizations — 253 funders, median grant $15,000
Arts and culture organizations — 241 funders, median grant $15,000
Family services organizations — 239 funders, median grant $17,500
Community development organizations — 215 funders, median grant $40,000
Affordable housing organizations — 200 funders, median grant $17,794
Children's services, foster care and adoption organizations — 180 funders, median grant $15,694
Senior services organizations — 178 funders, median grant $15,000
Youth centers and clubs — 137 funders, median grant $20,000
Emergency assistance programs — 117 funders, median grant $10,000
Homeless shelters and transitional housing — 104 funders, median grant $5,000
Wildlife and habitat organizations — 98 funders, median grant $11,125
Blood banks, ambulance services and health support organizations — 97 funders, median grant $10,500
Mental health organizations — 77 funders, median grant $24,893
Youth sports leagues — 76 funders, median grant $5,812
Substance abuse treatment and recovery programs — 50 funders, median grant $31,689
Funders active across several causes
Florida Humanities Council Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 22 causes: museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations; community development organizations.
United Arts of Central Floridainc — among the top funders for 3 of these 22 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
The United Way of Lee County Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 22 causes: emergency assistance programs; homeless shelters and transitional housing; mental health organizations.
Big Bend Community Based Care Inc DBA Northwest Florida Health Network — among the top funders for 3 of these 22 causes: children's services, foster care and adoption organizations; mental health organizations; substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
Inspire Brands Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 22 causes: international relief and development organizations; food banks and food programs; youth centers and clubs.
Community Foundation of Collier County Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 22 causes: family services organizations; homeless shelters and transitional housing.
The Miami Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 22 causes: arts and culture organizations; community development organizations.
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 22 causes: mental health organizations; substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
Florida Alcohol & Drug Abuse Assoc — among the top funders for 2 of these 22 causes: mental health organizations; substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
Lutheran Services Florida Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 22 causes: mental health organizations; substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.
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