Private foundation · EIN 59-3547463 · Tallahassee, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kerrigan Family Charitable 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: 19 grants paid, $170K total, median $10K. 53% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$170K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Club of the Big BendTallahassee, FLTo continue ongoing mission$15K
Haiti ChildrenCarbondale, COTo continue ongoing mission$15K
CamfredSan Francisco, CATo continue ongoing mission$10K
Faith MinistryMcAllen, TXTo continue ongoing mission$10K
Fistula FoundationSan Jose, CATo continue ongoing mission$10K
Give DirectlyNew York, NYTo continue ongoing mission$10K
MannaPensacola, FLTo continue ongoing mission$10K
Mercy ShipsLindale, TXTo continue ongoing mission$10K
Partners in HealthFrederick, MDTo continue ongoing mission$10K
Second Harvest of the Big BendTallahassee, FLTo continue ongoing mission$10K
The Hunger ProjectNew York, NYTo continue ongoing mission$10K
TostanWashington, DCTo continue ongoing mission$10K
United MinistriesPensacola, FLTo continue ongoing mission$10K
Brehon Family ServicesTallahassee, FLTo continue ongoing mission$5,000
Little Sunshine PantriesTallahassee, FLTo continue ongoing mission$5,000
Pace Center for Girls EscambiaPensacola, FLTo continue ongoing mission$5,000
StacTallahassee, FLTo continue ongoing mission$5,000
The Kearney CenterTallahassee, FLTo continue ongoing mission$5,000
The Refuge HouseTallahassee, FLTo continue ongoing mission$5,000

By state: Florida 10 · California 2 · Texas 2 · New York 2 · Colorado 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Kerrigan Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Tallahassee, Florida, administered in care of Robert G Kerrigan, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Kerrigan Family Charitable 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 Kerrigan Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $170K across 19 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Kerrigan Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Florida (10 grants), California (2 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Tallahassee that accept applications

All in Florida
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
The Edward C Fogg III and Lisbeth a Fogg Charitable Trustsince 1993 Tallahassee, FL $2.6M43 grants · 2025 $50KPreselected only $46M
Beatitude Foundation Incsince 2001 Tallahassee, FL $2.2M40 grants · 2024 $2,500Preselected only $44M
J Ben Watkins Private Foundation Incsince 2020 Tallahassee, FL $280K14 grants · 2024 $10KPreselected only $6.4M
Archibald Foundation Incsince 1997 Tallahassee, FL $285K13 grants · 2025 $15KPreselected only $5.8M
Ruby Diamond Foundation Trustsince 1984 Tallahassee, FL $306K1 grants · 2025 $306KPreselected only $5.1M
Capital City Bank Group Foundation Incsince 1983 Tallahassee, FL $219K115 grants · 2025 $1,500Yes $4.5M
Toni Jo Mason Private Foundation Incsince 2014 Tallahassee, FL $174K4 grants · 2024 $57KPreselected only $2.8M
Ralph W Turner Foundation Incsince 2022 Tallahassee, FL $80K2 grants · 2024 $40KYes $2.1M
Email me matching grants