Private foundation · EIN 30-0274280 · Fort Myers, Florida · Health care

Shady Rest 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: 4 grants paid, $760K total, median $85K. 100% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$760K
Median grant
$85K
Stays in FL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fgcu FoundationFort Myers, FLScholarships$579K
Florida Southwestern State CollegeFort Myers, FLScholarships$100K
Charitable Foundation of the Islands IncSanibel, FLCharitable programs$70K
The Alvin a Dubin CenterFort Myers, FLCharitable programs and fundraiser sponsorship$11K

About this foundation

Shady Rest Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Myers, Florida, administered in care of Robert Murray, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Shady Rest 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 Shady Rest Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $760K across 4 grants, a median of $85K.

Where does Shady Rest Foundation Inc give?

Florida (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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