Private foundation · EIN 82-6387611 · Mount Dora, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William T Bland Jr Charitable Trust

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: 39 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
39
$1.8M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$42M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 37 of 39 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lake Cares Food PantryMount Dora, FLCapital campaign & food pantry programs$210K
Camp La-No-CheePaisley, FLNew roof on wt bland dining hall at scouting camp$135K
Uf Health Shands AimGainesville, FLMusic is medicine program, aim makers studio & gallery capital project$100K
Adventhealth Waterman FoundationTavares, FLWellness trail$100K
Central Florida Dreamplex FoundatioClermont, FLTherapeutic programs for disabled in central florida$45K
Dogs IncPalmetto, FLMission of hope & service dog programs$40K
Cornerstone Hospice FoundationTavares, FLScout troop 277 programs$28K
Wounded Warrior OutdoorsOrlando, FLtherapeutic outdoor adventures FOR WOUNDED VETERANS$25K
Lifestream Behavioral CenterLeesburg, FLMental health & open door programs$25K
Lake Sumter State College FdnLeesburg, FLLssc food pantry$25K
Orange Audubon Society IncMaitland, FLOrange audobon society nature center capital project$25K
Pioneer Settlement for Creative ArtBarberville, FLCitrus barn showcase$25K
Central Florida Public MediaOrlando, FLMcKean Society Public Media Support Program$25K
Special Olympics FlClermont, FLSports programs for disabled$20K
Volunteers for Community Impact IncOrlando, FLCentral fla foster grandparent & senior companion programs$20K
12 Volt Bolt RoboticsTavares, FLRobotics program for Lake County students in grades 3-12$19K
Ideas for UsOrlando, FLHebni nutrition food security hub garden$15K
St Edwards Preschool VpkMount Dora, FLPreschool playground shade$15K
Orlando Science CtrOrlando, FLLife conservation owl enclosure exhibit$10K
Forward Paths FdnLeesburg, FLHomeless youth community programs$10K
Lake Cnty Sheriffs CharitiesEustis, FLSheriff charities programs$10K
Hand in Hand Lake County IncEustis, FLAddiction recovery programs$10K
North Lake County FCALeesburg, FLsports ministry PROGRAMS$10K
Michael's FoundationGroveland, FLVeterans wellness programs$10K
Mount Dora Babe Ruth League IncMount Dora, FLYouth baseball program$10K
Combat Veterans to CareersWildwood, FLTherapeutic Recreation Program FOR VETERANS$10K
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando IncOrlando, FLanimal care and sheltering programs$10K
Second Harvest Food Bank of CentralOrlando, FLHarvester of hope food bank program$10K
Samaritan Resource CenterOrlando, FLHomeless resource center$7,500
Lake Sumter Childrens Advocacy CtrLeesburg, FLChild advocacy programs$6,500
Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter FlThe Villages, FLWomens build program$5,000
Camaraderie Foundation IncOrlando, FLVeteran, active duty military & family support programs$5,000
Hope Community Center IncApopka, FLApopka Community Center Programs$4,500
Mount Dora High SchoolMount Dora, FLCross country program$2,500
Fl Wildflower FdnMaitland, FLFlorida native wildflower programs$2,500
Family Matters of Central FloridaClermont, FLEndless possibilities for kids event$2,500
Mount Dora Hurricane Youth FootballMount Dora, FLMt dora youth football cheerleading$1,500

About this foundation

William T Bland Jr Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Mount Dora, Florida, administered in care of Janice Epaillard, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 William T Bland Jr Charitable Trust 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 William T Bland Jr Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.8M across 39 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does William T Bland Jr Charitable Trust give?

Florida (39 grants), per its latest filing.

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