Private foundation · EIN 04-6904482 · Bradenton, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Realization Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $150K. 14% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$1.8M
Median grant
$150K
Stays in FL
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity CharitableCincinnati, FLQualified distribution to a donor advised fund$600K
Peace in SchoolsPortland, ORGeneral operating$550K
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management IncNew York, NYQualified distribution to a donor advised fund$310K
Atlas ProjectLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating$150K
MariciOakland, CAGeneral operating$100K
Lutheran Social Services of the South Incchild & Family Services Dba UpbrAustin, TXGeneral operating$50K
National Institute for Law & Justice IncSyosset, NYGeneral operating$10K

By state: Florida 1 · Oregon 1 · New York 2 · California 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

The Realization Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bradenton, Florida, administered in care of J Stuart Moore, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Realization Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Realization Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 7 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does The Realization Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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