Private foundation · EIN 65-0754834 · Sarasota, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Brenda Hoyt 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: 18 grants paid, $758K total, median $30K. 50% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$758K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in FL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
All Faiths Food BankSarasota, FLHuman services$100K
Homes for Our Troops IncTaunton, MAHuman services$100K
Meals on Wheels of SarasotaSarasota, FLHuman services$100K
Fisher HouseRockville, MDHuman services$50K
Gary Sinise FoundationMerrifield, VAHuman services$50K
Habitat for Humanity SarasotaSarasota, FLHuman services$50K
Operation Patriot SupportSarasota, FLHuman services$50K
Dogs IncPalmetto, FLHuman services$30K
K9s for WarriorsPonte Vedraw, FLHuman services$30K
Operation Warrior Resolution IncSarasota, FLHuman services$30K
Valor Service DogsWilmauma, FLHuman services$30K
Brian Bill FoundationSt Petersburg, FLHuman services$25K
Everyone for VeteransIssaquah, WAHuman services$25K
Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TXHuman services$25K
Puppies Behind BarsNew York, NYHuman services$25K
Operation Second ChanceGermantown, MDHuman services$20K
Brave Hearts EstateSouth Lyon, MIHuman services$15K
Brennas RideAlanson, MIHuman services$2,500

By state: Florida 9 · Massachusetts 1 · Maryland 2 · Virginia 1 · Washington 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

James and Brenda Hoyt Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sarasota, Florida, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 James and Brenda Hoyt 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 James and Brenda Hoyt Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $758K across 18 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does James and Brenda Hoyt Foundation give?

Florida (9 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Maryland (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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