Private foundation · EIN 23-7332334 · Plant City, Florida

St Joseph Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $29K total, median $1,450. 70% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$29K
Median grant
$1,450
Stays in FL
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Food Bank of Plant CityPlant City, FLFood bank for needy people$13K
Stetson University College of LawGulfport, FLDevelop practice-ready lawyers$5,000
Grune Heidi Farm RescueLakeland, FLHorse rescue$3,800
St Labre Indian SchoolAshland, MTDonation to school$3,000
2nd Chance Ranch and RescueDuette, FLAnimal rescue service$2,300
Florida Sheriffs Youth RanchesSafety Harbor, FLImproving lives of at-risk children$600
Lum's Farmers MarketPlant City, FLSouthern hospitality$500
Scare FoundationLos Angeles, CACombat teen poverty and homelessness$250
Florida Sheriffs AssociationTallahassee, FLVoice of florida's sheriffs$100
Christian Appalachian ProjectPaintsville, KYBuilding hope and transforming lives$50

By state: Florida 7 · Montana 1 · California 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

St Joseph Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plant City, Florida, administered in care of Christopher Smith & Gentile, tax-exempt since 1973. 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 St Joseph Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 St Joseph Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $29K across 10 grants, a median of $1,450.

Where does St Joseph Family Foundation give?

Florida (7 grants), Montana (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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