Private foundation · EIN 47-2686476 · Deland, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Earl W and Patricia B Colvard Charitable 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: 56 grants paid, $449K total, median $5,000. 96% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
56
$449K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Club of Volusiaflagler CountiesDeland, FLUnrestricted$53K
Stetson UniversityDeland, FLUnrestricted$50K
West Volusia Habitat for HumanityDeland, FLUnrestricted$25K
Good Samaritan ClinicDeland, FLUnrestricted$20K
Neighborhood Center of West VolusiaDeland, FLUnrestricted$15K
Rotary Club of Deland Foundation IncDeland, FLUnrestricted$12K
St Barnabas Episcopal SchoolDeland, FLUnrestricted$11K
Catalyst Global Youth InitiativesDeltona, FLUnrestricted$10K
Childhood Cancer FoundationOrange City, FLUnrestricted$10K
Council of Aging of Volusia County IncDaytona Beach, FLUnrestricted$10K
Deland Family YMCADeland, FLCapital campaign$10K
Domestic Abuse CouncilDaytona Beach, FLUnrestricted$10K
Edgewater Public SchoolEdgewater, FLUnrestricted$10K
Faith at WorkDeland, FLUnrestricted$10K
Family Renew Community IncDeland, FLUnrestricted$10K
Halifax Humane SocietyDaytona Beach, FLUnrestricted$10K
McInnis Elementary SchoolDeleon Springs, FLPrincipal discretionary account$10K
Museum of Art DelandDeland, FLUnrestricted$10K
Pride ElementaryDeltona, FLPrincipal discretionary account$10K
Salvation Army of West VolusiaDeland, FLUnrestricted$10K
Sands Theater IncDeland, FLUnrestricted$10K
Starke ElementaryDeland, FLPrincipal discretionary fund and media grant$10K
Deland Football IncDeland, FLUnrestricted$7,500
The York FoundationJacksonville, FLUnrestricted$6,000
Bethel Ame ChurchDeland, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Deland High SchoolDeland, FLSupport sports teams$5,000
Deland Naval Air Station MuseumDeland, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Fall Festival for the ArtsDeland, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Ghana West Africa MissionsDeland, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Gods Bathhouse of VolusiaDeland, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Santa Fe Animal ShelterSanta Fe, NMUnrestricted$5,000
Sophie's CircleNew Smyrna Beach, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Southwestern Middle SchoolDeland, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Volusia Community ArtsOrange City, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Volusia Pines ElementaryLake Helen, FLPrincipal discretionary fund$5,000
West Volusia Historical SocietyDeland, FLUnrestricted$5,000
West Volusia Police Athletic LeagueDeland, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Magnolia HouseWaycross, GAUnrestricted$3,500
The 2650 Foundation IncApopka, FLUnrestricted$3,000
Me Strong - Florida Cancer SpecialistsBradenton, FLUnrestricted$2,515
Peo Chapter DtDeland, FLUnrestricted$2,500
The Krewe of AmaleeDeland, FLUnrestricted$2,500
Victoria Gardens Womens Club IncDeland, FLUnrestricted$2,500
Visitation HouseDeland, FLUnrestricted$2,500
Coastal Choices Women's ClinicDeland, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Second Harvest Food BankOrlando, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Young Life West VolusiaDeland, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Deland Little LeagueDeland, FLSupport sports teams$1,650
West Volusia Boy Scouts of AmericaDeland, FLGolden eagle dinner$1,500
Deland Outdoor Art FestivalDeland, FLUnrestricted$1,100
City of DelandDeland, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Highbanks Learning CenterDebary, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Stetson Futbol Association IncDeland, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Wucf Tv & FmOrlando, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Pioneer SettlementBarberville, FLUnrestricted$700
Museum of Arts & Sciences DaytonaDaytona Beach, FLUnrestricted$625

By state: Florida 54 · New Mexico 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Earl W and Patricia B Colvard Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Deland, Florida, administered in care of Earl W Colvard, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Earl W and Patricia B Colvard Charitable 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 Earl W and Patricia B Colvard Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $449K across 56 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Earl W and Patricia B Colvard Charitable Foundation give?

Florida (54 grants), New Mexico (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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