Private foundation · EIN 95-4772941 · Pensacola, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jerry D Tate Foundation for the Environment

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: 19 grants paid, $93K total, median $1,029. 26% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$93K
Median grant
$1,029
Stays in FL
26%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bolivian Foundation for Social Development IncHerndon, VACommunity support$60K
Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CAEnvironmental advocacy$5,163
Nature ConservancyArlington, VALand and water conservation$5,000
The Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CANature conservation$4,450
Animal Defenders International (adi - US)Los Angeles, CATo educate people and provide awareness on all forms of animal cruelty$3,525
Escambia County Public Schools FoundationPensacola, FLSupport of public schools$2,700
Pine Forest High SchoolPensacola, FLEducation$2,500
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DCProtecting america's national parks$2,000
Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida IncPensacola, FLRehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife$1,533
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXMedical care, support, and research$1,029
Beulah Elementary PTAPensacola, FLEducation enhancement$1,000
Panhandle Equine Rescue IncCantonment, FLRescue and rehabilitate horses$1,000
Population ConnectionWashington, DCPopulation issues$900
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NYFamily planning$600
St JudeMemphis, TNMedical care, support, and research$600
League of American BicyclistsWashington, DCPromotion and protection of cyclists$307
Charity NavigatorSaddle Brook, NJTo help people find charities and causes they are interest in$300
Planned Parenthood Federation InternationalNew York, NYFamily planning$300
PBS SocalCosta Mesa, CACommunity support$96

By state: Virginia 2 · California 4 · Florida 5 · District of Columbia 3 · Texas 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Jerry D Tate Foundation for the Environment is a private grantmaking foundation in Pensacola, Florida, administered in care of Jerry D Tate, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Jerry D Tate Foundation for the Environment 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 Jerry D Tate Foundation for the Environment give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $93K across 19 grants, a median of $1,029.

Where does Jerry D Tate Foundation for the Environment give?

Virginia (2 grants), California (4 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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