Private foundation · EIN 20-1771428 · Alys Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alys Foundation Inc

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: 22 grants paid, $715K total, median $23K. 95% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$715K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in FL
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Point Washington Medical Clinic IncSanta Rosa Beach, FLSupport of the organization$151K
Children's Volunteer Health Network IncSanta Rosa Beach, FLSupport of the organization$85K
Seaside Repertory Theatre (coastal Stagesinc)Santa Rosa Beach, FLSupport of the organization$72K
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton CountySanta Rosa Beach, FLSupport of the organization$60K
Westonwood Ranch IncFreeport, FLSupport of the organization$40K
Emerald Coast Child Advocacy CenterNiceville, FLSupport of the organization$35K
Destin Charity Wine Auction FoundationDestin, FLSupport of the organization$30K
Lighthouse Family RetreatNorcross, GASupport of the organization$30K
Caring and Sharing of South Walton CountySanta Rosa Beach, FLSupport of the organization$25K
Shelter House LLCFort Walton Beach, FLSupport of the organization$25K
United Way Emerald CoastFort Walton Beach, FLSupport of the organization$25K
Destin HarvestDestin, FLSupport of the organization$20K
Emerald Coast Theatre CompanyMiramar Beach, FLSupport of the organization$17K
Alaqua Animal RefugeFreeport, FLSupport of the organization$15K
Opportunity PlaceFort Walton Beach, FLSupport of the organization$15K
Rosemary Beach Foundation IncRosemary Beach, FLSupport of the organization$15K
Special Olympics Florida - Walton CountyDefuniak Springs, FLSupport of the organization$15K
Walton Education Foundation IncDefuniak Springs, FLSupport of the organization$15K
Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Northwest Florida State CollegeSanta Rosa Beach, FLSupport of the organization$10K
Fore HerSanta Rosa Beach, FLSupport of the organization$7,500
Neurodiversity Resource of the PanhandleSanta Rosa Beach, FLSupport of the organization$7,500
South Walton Turtle Watch Group IncMiramar Beach, FLSupport of the organization$555

By state: Florida 21 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Alys Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Alys Beach, Florida, administered in care of Jason I Comer, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Alys Foundation Inc 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 Alys Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $715K across 22 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Alys Foundation Inc give?

Florida (21 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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