Private foundation · EIN 65-6238431 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Suncoast West Foundation Tr

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: 51 grants paid, $357K total, median $3,000. 41% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
51
$357K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in FL
41%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St John Neumann High SchoolNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$68K
St Ann Catholic SchoolNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$36K
Ave Maria School of LawNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$30K
Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria, FLGeneral charitable purposes$30K
Mn Adult TeenMinneapolis, MNGeneral charitable purposes$20K
Corpus Christi SchoolPacific Palisades, CAGeneral charitable purposes$12K
Naples Botanical GardenNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Naples ZooNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$10K
St Andrew Parish SchoolDelavan, WIGeneral charitable purposes$10K
KuowSeattle, WAGeneral charitable purposes$9,000
Kcts(pbs)Seattle, WAGeneral charitable purposes$9,000
Verbum Dei High SchoolLos Angeles, CAGeneral charitable purposes$8,000
St Marys College High SchoolAlbany, CAGeneral charitable purposes$8,000
UsfTampa, FLGeneral charitable purposes$8,000
Corpus Christi ChurchPacific Palisades, CAGeneral charitable purposes$6,000
Catholic Charities Diocese VeniceVenice, FLGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Providence HouseNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Marymount High SchoolLos Angeles, CAGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Cristo Rey de LA SalleOakland, CAGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Catholic Education FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
St Paul the Apostle ChurchLos Angeles, CAGeneral charitable purposes$4,000
Regis House Community CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Stuart HouseSanta Monica, CAGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Friends of St LawrenceLos Angeles, CAGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
St James InnLos Angeles, CAGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Mary's PlaceSeattle, WAGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Kindness CoalitionStanford, CAGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Cedars LivingMayfield Heights, OHGeneral charitable purposes$3,000
Northshore Senior CenterNorthfield, ILGeneral charitable purposes$2,700
Northshore Health & WellnessHighland Park, ILGeneral charitable purposes$2,700
Salvation ArmyNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
HopelinkRedmond, WAGeneral charitable purposes$2,500
NAMI EastsideRedmond, WAGeneral charitable purposes$2,100
Naples Players EndowmentNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
KcrwSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Neighborhood Health ClinicNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
St William Catholic ChurchNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
St Ann Catholic ChurchNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Sunlight of Collier CountyNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Elizabeth HousePasadena, CAGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Rad CampIrvine, CAGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Prager UniversitySherman Oaks, CAGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Warriors of Collier CountyNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$1,000
Catholic Bishop Faith AppealVenice, FLGeneral charitable purposes$200
Artis NaplesNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$150
Naples Art AssociationNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$150
St Vincent de Paul SocietyNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$150
Audubon SocietyNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$100
Moorings Presbyterian ChurchNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$50
National GeographicWashington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$35

By state: Florida 21 · California 17 · Washington 5 · Minnesota 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

Suncoast West Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Margaret Geddes, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Suncoast West Foundation Tr 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 Suncoast West Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $357K across 51 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Suncoast West Foundation Tr give?

Florida (21 grants), California (17 grants), Washington (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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