Private foundation · EIN 83-2013108 · Plantation, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Figgers 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $15K total, median $1,000. 86% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$15K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in FL
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Flight to the North PoleBrookfield, WIGeneral support$4,700
Manifezt FoundationMiami, FLYouth stem program$4,171
Coral Park Elementary SchoolCoral Springs, FLGeneral support$3,265
Brother 2 Brother Alliance LLCPalmetto, FLYouth program$1,000
Manatee PalBradenton, FLYouth athletics$1,000
Thurgood Marshal Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$500
Jasiah TaylorPlantation, FLEmergency school expense$450

By state: Florida 6 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Figgers Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plantation, Florida, administered in care of Freddie Figgers, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Figgers Foundation 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 Figgers Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $15K across 7 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Figgers Foundation give?

Florida (6 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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