Private foundation · EIN 13-7106277 · Vero Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Sexton Family Foundation

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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: 78 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $10K. 33% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
78
$1.2M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 78 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Collier and the KeysNaples, FLCharitable contribution - to create thriving communities by improving the financial stability of families living paycheck to paycheck and b…$75K
Fisher House Foundation IncRockville, MDCharitable contribution - provide housing to families of recovering military men and women.$65K
Bluepath Service Dogs IncHopewell Junction, NYCharitable contribution - provide service dogs to individuals with autism, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independenc…$60K
Baptist Health South Florida Foundation IncCoral Gables, FLCharitable contribution - to improve the health and well-being of individuals, and to improve the sanctity and preservation of life$50K
Fibrolamellar Cancer FoundationGreenwich, CTCharitable contribution - find a cure and treatment options of fibrolamellar cancer$50K
Asn Foundation for Kidney ResearchWashington, DCCharitable contribution - to prevent and cure kidney diseases through research and innovation.$40K
Advancing Native MissionsCharlottesville, VACharitable contribution - help native missionaries$30K
Cardiovascular Research FoundationNew York, NYCharitable contribution - to improve the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education.$30K
Curesearch for Children's CancerBethesda, MDCharitable contribution - children's cancer research$30K
Lupus Research Alliance IncNew York, NYCharitable contribution - to support research to prevent, treat and cure lupus.$30K
National Kidney Foundation IncNew York, NYCharitable contribution - to prevent kidney & urinary tract diseases, improve the health & well-being of individuals and families affected…$30K
United Way of Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLCharitable contribution - help resolving pressing community education, income and health issues$30K
Camp Boggy CreekEustis, FLCharitable contribution - support a year round camp serving seriously ill children$25K
Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American SocietyAlexandria, VACharitable contribution - to conquer cancer worldwide by funding breakthrough research and sharing cutting-edge knowledge. conquer cancer's…$25K
Cooke Foundation for Special EducationNew York, NYCharitable contribution - offer special education, consulting and training services for students$25K
Danny & Ron's RescueCamden, SCCharitable contribution - support adoption of pet animals.$25K
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NYCharitable contribution - to finding a cure for parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the deve…$25K
Save the Chimps IncFort Pierce, FLCharitable contribution - to provide sactuary and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need$25K
Special Operations FundArlington, VACharitable contribution - provides essential support to those who are serving our country in sensitive missions around the world.$25K
United Way of GreenwichGreenwich, CTCharitable contribution - help resolve pressing community education, income and health issues$25K
Captains for Clean Water IncFort Myers, FLCharitable contribution - to advance education, awareness, and scientifically supported solutions to restore and protect marine ecosystems…$20K
Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders AssocChicago, ILCharitable contribution - to lead the way to end alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reducti…$20K
Brightfocus FoundationClarksburg, MDCharitable contribution - to fund exceptional research worldwide to defeat alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma and prov…$20K
American Kidney Fund IncRockville, MDCharitable contribution - to help people fight kidney disease and live healthier lives.$20K
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDCharitable contribution - to educate students, to foster independent & original research, and to share benefits discovered.$20K
Eckerd CollegeSt Petersburg, FLCharitable contribution - support for school services and scholarships$20K
Focused Ultrasound FoundationCharlottesville, VACharitable contribution - to organize, conduct, and fund research, foster collaboration through meetings, symposia and workshops, cultivate…$20K
Pigeon Key FoundationMarathon, FLCharitable contribution - to preserve the cultural history of the florida keys by promoting its healthy future through education, history,…$20K
Community Foundation of the Florida KeysKey West, FLCharitable contribution - to connect people, resources & needs through philanthropy$15K
Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust IncMarathon, FLCharitable contribution - preserve the natural environment of the florida keys and to encourage and sponsor public participation and educat…$15K
Monroe County Education Foundation IncKey West, FLCharitable contribution - aid, supplement, improve, enhance, and complement activities of the public school system.$15K
Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation CenterLocust Grove, GACharitable contribution - to support the rescue and rehabilitation of exotic wildlife and domestic animals. the animal sanctuary is an amer…$15K
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust IncMiami, FLCharitable contribution - to conserve and restore bonefish, tarpon and permit fisheries and habitats through scientific research, stewardsh…$10K
Boys and Girls Club of GreenwichGreenwich, CTCharitable contribution - providing high-quality educational programs, building a sense of character and citizenship, maintaining diversity…$10K
Boys and Girls Club of Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLCharitable contribution - provide a safe, structured and positive environment for young people after school, during holidays and summer vac…$10K
The Cleveland Clinic FoundationIndependence, OHCharitable contribution - to provide patient care, research and education$10K
Coral Restoration Foundation IncKey Largo, FLCharitable contribution - work to restore coral reefs, educate others on the importance of oceans, and use science to further research and…$10K
Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield CountyBridgeport, CTCharitable contribution - to provide home ownership to responsible low-income families through new construction or renovation of existing h…$10K
The Learning Alliance IncVero Beach, FLCharitable contribution - delivering the latest advances in science-based education techniques to area teachers$10K
Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer FoundationUniondale, NYCharitable contribution - funding preeminent pancreatic cancer researchers and driving the pursuit of bold and innovative science toward ea…$10K
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYCharitable contribution - support for cancer treatment and research$10K
Mote Marine Laboratory IncSarasota, FLCharitable contribution - advance the science of the sea through research, education, and outreach.$10K
Peacetrees VietnamSeattle, WACharitable contribution - sponsor mine risk education, survivor assistance, citizen diplomacy trips.$10K
Peter Michael FoundationSausalito, CACharitable contribution - discover and underwrite the most promising tools and technologies for the identification, treatment and managemen…$10K
Reef ReliefKey West, FLCharitable contribution - improve and protect coral reef ecosystem.$10K
Stanford University - Graduate School of BusinessStanford, CACharitable contribution - support for school services and scholarships$10K
United Way of the Florida Keys IncKey West, FLCharitable contribution - to build and support strong working families by providing financial support to local non-profit organizations tha…$10K
Wesley House Family Services IncKey West, FLCharitable contribution - promote and enhance safety, well-being and development of children$10K
Freedom House Ministry IncHarrisburg, ILCharitable contribution - extend god's love worldwide through hands-on humanitarian methods. feeding, educating, training, and equipping or…$7,500
Adopt-A-Dog IncGreenwich, CTCharitable contribution - to support adoption and promote welfare of animals$5,000
American Battlefield TrustHagerstown, MDCharitable contribution - devoted to the preservation of our nation's endangered battlegrounds.$5,000
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PACharitable contribution - support for school services and scholarships$5,000
Citizens United for Research in EpilepsyChicago, ILCharitable contribution - to find a cure for epilepsy by promoting and funding patient focused research.$5,000
Deerfield AcademyDeerfield, MACharitable contribution - support for four year college - preparatory school services scholarships$5,000
Denison UniversityGranville, OHCharitable contribution - scholarship funding, support for educational services$5,000
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NYCharitable contribution - help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict…$5,000
The East Harlem School at Exodus HouseNew York, NYCharitable contribution - educational support services for low income families$5,000
Firmkeys IncKey West, FLCharitable contribution - to inform and educate residents on flood and/or wind hurricane mitigation measures insurance related issues. to s…$5,000
Florida Wildlife Corridor IncTampa, FLCharitable contribution - to champion the public and partner support needed to permanently connect, protect and restore the florida wildlif…$5,000
Friends of the Everglades IncStuart, FLCharitable contribution - to provide education and information, to increase public interest in, awareness of, and general knowledge of the…$5,000

By state: Florida 26 · New York 11 · Maryland 6 · Connecticut 8 · Virginia 5 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

The Sexton Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vero Beach, Florida, administered in care of O Griffith Sexton, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Sexton Family 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 Sexton Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 78 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Sexton Family Foundation give?

Florida (26 grants), New York (11 grants), Maryland (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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