Private foundation · EIN 81-2444780 · Ocala, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lilac Foundation Corporation

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: 7 grants paid, $218K total, median $11K. 100% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$218K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in FL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arts in Health Ocala Metro IncOcala, FLGeneral operating expenses$116K
The University of Florida Foundation IncGainesville, FLAdvancement of education$50K
Community Music ConservatoryOcala, FLAdvancement of the arts$25K
Marion Cultural AllianceOcala, FLAdvancement of the arts$11K
Ocala Symphony Orchestra IncOcala, FLGeneral operating expenses$10K
Pace Center for Girls Marion CountyOcala, FLAdvancement of education$5,000
The Public Education FoundationOcala, FLAdvancement of education$1,000

About this foundation

Lilac Foundation Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ocala, Florida, administered in care of David Midgett, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Lilac Foundation Corporation 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 Lilac Foundation Corporation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $218K across 7 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Lilac Foundation Corporation give?

Florida (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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