Private foundation · EIN 26-1874008 · Tampa, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fuente Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $750K total, median $15K. 70% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$750K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in FL
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cigar Family Charitable FoundationTampa, FLTo support the foundation's support of the school in bonao, dominican republic.$160K
Cigar Family Charitable FoundationTampa, FLTo support the foundation's support of the school in bonao, dominican republic.$90K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa BayTampa, FLTo support the work of the boys & girls clubs by making a general donation.$85K
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYTo support breast cancer research.$80K
Arturo Sandoval InstituteTarzana, CATo support the music education of young musicians.$25K
Shore Elementary Magnet SchoolTampa, FLTo support the educational goals of shore elementary.$25K
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYTo support breast cancer research.$20K
Cuban Club Foundation IncTampa, FLTo support the club's restoration and preservation of a historic place.$20K
Kids for Kids Foundation IncBrooklyn, NYTo support the foundation's efforts towards fundraising for organizations that support children and families struggling with medical challe…$20K
Metropolitan Ministries IncTampa, FLTo support the care of the homeless.$20K
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic ChurchTampa, FLTo support the parish and its ministries.$20K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYTo support the foundations efforts to impact, honor and empowering first responders, veterans, and their families.$20K
Dogs Inc (fka Southeastern Guide Dogs)Palmetto, FLTo support the training of dogs to give the disabled freedom.$15K
Rise Tampa Our Police Foundation IncTampa, FLTo support the tampa police department's canine unit in crime prevention and public relations.$15K
The Mantegna Family FoundationSherman Oaks, CATo support their work in helping adults with intellectual, physical and developmental challenges, and their families, through grants for ed…$15K
Volunteer Veterans Non Profit CompanyStatham, GADonation towards the 48th infantry brigade combat team bicentennial monument.$15K
Dan Marino Foundation IncDania, FLTo support the empowerment of the autistic and developmentally disabled.$13K
Centro Asturiano de Tampa IncTampa, FLTo support the preservation of a historic building.$10K
Parkinson's FoundationMiami, FLTo support parkinson's research and resources and care to those with parkinson's.$10K
Project Focus IncTemple Terrace, FLSponsorship of the 12th annual gala fundraiser for a school for special needs children.$10K
Smoking Shields Fl IncValrico, FLTo support smoking shields efforts to provide financial assistance to law enforcement officers and military personnel in a time of need.$10K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNTo support the advancement of cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases.$10K
Crisis Center of Tampa BayTampa, FLTo support individuals in times of crisis with services and resources needed.$7,000
Forgotten Angels of Florida IncValrico, FLTo support children and young adults aging out of the foster care system by providing life skills in order to help them plan a more success…$7,000
Timothy Initiative Ministries IncTampa, FLTo support the organization's mission of helping men who struggle with addiction and mental health by mentorship and guidance.$7,000
Baltimore Healthy StartorgBaltimore, MDTo support their work in providing healthcare & resources to expecting & new mothers & families.$5,000
Dogs Inc (fka Southeastern Guide Dogs)Palmetto, FLTo support the training of dogs to give the disabled freedom.$5,000
Friends of Saint Joseph West TampaTampa, FLSponsorship of the spring 2025 fundraiser.$5,000
West Tampa Little LeagueTampa, FLTo support the children and families by sponsorship of their baseball and softball programs$5,000
Saint Petersburg Presbyterian ChurchSt Petersburg, FLDonation in memory of jeorge "tate" eric taylor.$1,000

By state: Florida 21 · New York 4 · California 2 · Georgia 1 · Tennessee 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Fuente Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Tampa, Florida, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Fuente Family Foundation Inc 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 Fuente Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $750K across 30 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Fuente Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (21 grants), New York (4 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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