Private foundation · EIN 20-2302405 · Belleair Bch, Florida · Unknown

Gagnon 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, $595K total, median $13K. 95% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$595K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in FL
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Inspire Equine Therapy ProramClearwater, FLHealth and animals$297K
Cornerstone Christian CenterSouth Chicago Heights, ILReligious$40K
Ruth Eckard Hall IncClearwater, FLCultural$32K
Directions for LivingClearwater, FLSocial$30K
Clearwater Marine AquariumClearwater, FLCommunity$20K
Wheelchairs 4 KidsTarpon Springs, FLCommunity$20K
Metropolitan Ministries Foundation IncTampa, FLReligious$15K
Somebody Cares Tampa BayClearwater, FLCommunity$15K
The Arc Tampa Bay FoundationClearwater, FLHealth$15K
Dali MuseumSt Petersburg, FLEducation$15K
Make a Difference Fishing TournamentClearwater, FLCharitable$13K
Big Brother Big SisterLargo, FLCharitable$13K
Friends Down Syndrome Special Needs West Florida IncRiverview, FLHealth$10K
One More Child FoundationLakeland, FLCharitable$10K
Toys for TotsFort Lauderdale, FLCharitable$10K
Wings 4 RecoveryLargo, FLHealth$10K
CharityworksClearwater, FLCharitable fund management$5,000
Hope Villages of AmericaClearwater, FLCommunity$5,000
Lighthouse of PinellasLargo, FLCharitable$5,000
University of TampaTampa, FLEducation$5,000
Queen's Court IncSt Petersburg, FLCommunity$5,000
360 Eats IncClearwater, FLCommunity$5,000

By state: Florida 21 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Gagnon Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Belleair Bch, Florida, administered in care of Christine L Gagnon, 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.

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Does Gagnon 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 Gagnon Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $595K across 22 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Gagnon Foundation Inc give?

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

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