Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Florida
3,188 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Florida, holding $49B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 19 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John S and James L Knight Foundation Incsince 2014 | Miami, FL | $148M513 grants · 2024 | $85K | Yes | $2.5B |
| Schoen Foundationsince 1993 | Naples, FL | $74M1 grants · 2024 | $74M | Yes | $412M |
| Truist Foundation Incsince 1974 | Orlando, FL | $67M447 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $548M |
| Publix Super Markets Charities Incsince 1967 | Lakeland, FL | $53M3,280 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $234M |
| Ted Arison Family Foundsince 1982 | Aventura, FL | $47M1 grants · 2024 | $47M | Yes | $482M |
| The Frederick a Deluca Foundation Incsince 1997 | Pompano Beach, FL | $46M84 grants · 2024 | $290K | Preselected only | $720M |
| The Spurlino Foundationsince 1987 | Odessa, FL | $44M1 grants · 2025 | $44M | Preselected only | $187M |
| Arison Arts Foundationsince 2005 | Coral Gables, FL | $39M130 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $381M |
| Lennar Foundation Incsince 1990 | Miami, FL | $38M174 grants · 2023 | $25K | Yes | $173M |
| The Invisible Hand Foundationsince 2014 | Miami, FL | $32M51 grants · 2024 | $110K | Preselected only | $664M |
| Charles and Margery Barancik Foundationsince 1987 | Sarasota, FL | $29M217 grants · 2025 | $12K | Preselected only | $575M |
| Betty Wold Johnson Foundationsince 2020 | West Palm Bch, FL | $29M19 grants · 2024 | $300K | Preselected only | $875M |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundationsince 2004 | Delray Beach, FL | $28M622 grants · 2024 | $35K | Preselected only | $291M |
| Jim Moran Foundation Incsince 2001 | Deerfield Bch, FL | $27M216 grants · 2024 | $75K | Yes | $283M |
| The Batchelor Foundation Incsince 1990 | Miami Beach, FL | $25M326 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $409M |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation Incsince 2002 | Jacksonville, FL | $24M1 grants · 2024 | $24M | Yes | $450M |
| Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundationsince 1982 | Boca Raton, FL | $22M105 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $581M |
| Kovner Foundationsince 1996 | Jupiter, FL | $19M81 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $335M |
| Albert L Ueltschi Foundationsince 2003 | Vero Beach, FL | $17M1 grants · 2025 | $17M | Preselected only | $262M |
| Harry-Anna Investment Fund Incsince 2025 | Umatilla, FL | $15M6 grants · 2024 | $2.2M | Preselected only | $511M |
| Galashiels Fund Ltdsince 1988 | Sarasota, FL | $15M12 grants · 2024 | $1.0M | Preselected only | $151M |
| The Mary Alice Fortin Foundationsince 1986 | Palm Beach, FL | $15M265 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $188M |
| Elisabeth C Deluca Foundation Incsince 2022 | Pompano Beach, FL | $14M19 grants · 2024 | $150K | Preselected only | $600M |
| Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundationsince 2006 | Coral Gables, FL | $13M55 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $222M |
| Vinik Family Foundationsince 1999 | Tampa, FL | $12M103 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $183M |
| Jessie Ball Dupont Religious Charitable & Educational Fundsince 1973 | Jacksonville, FL | $12M305 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $311M |
| The Fairholme Foundationsince 2002 | Coral Gables, FL | $12M23 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $244M |
| Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundationsince 1989 | Miami, FL | $12M31 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $267M |
| Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trsince 2023 | West Palm Bch, FL | $11M359 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $170M |
| Eunice Joyce Gardiner Charitable Foundationsince 2011 | Palm Beach, FL | $10M5 grants · 2025 | $3.1M | Preselected only | $146M |
| Sands Family Foundation Incsince 1959 | Delray Beach, FL | $10.0M55 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $301M |
| Theodore R & Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Incsince 1998 | West Palm Bch, FL | $9.6M91 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $203M |
| Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trsince 2023 | West Palm Bch, FL | $9.4M173 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $221M |
| Jonathan D and Mark C Lewis Foundation Incsince 1992 | Coconut Grove, FL | $9.3M52 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $168M |
| The Patterson Foundationsince 1997 | Sarasota, FL | $9.0M12 grants · 2024 | $114K | Preselected only | $304M |
| Kislak Family Foundation Incsince 1993 | Miami Lakes, FL | $9.0M1 grants · 2024 | $9.0M | Preselected only | $177M |
| Ds Foundationsince 2004 | Miami, FL | $8.7M17 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $211M |
| Screaming Comet Foundationsince 2004 | Miami Beach, FL | $7.5M9 grants · 2024 | $500K | Preselected only | $159M |
| Arthur V Davis Foundation Pf 3since 1965 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $7.3M74 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $193M |
| Sontag Foundation Incsince 2000 | Ponte Vedra, FL | $7.2M35 grants · 2024 | $113K | Yes | $220M |
| Peterffy Foundationsince 2015 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $6.8M60 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $244M |
| Paulson Family Foundationsince 2009 | West Palm Bch, FL | $6.6M44 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $959M |
| C Herman and Mary Virginia Terrysince 1984 | Jacksonville, FL | $6.2M6 grants · 2024 | $1.0M | Preselected only | $288M |
| Marguerite Delany Hark Foundationsince 1989 | Venice, FL | $6.0M1 grants · 2025 | $6.0M | Preselected only | $184M |
| Quantum Foundation Incsince 1959 | West Palm Bch, FL | $5.8M233 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $171M |
| Barbara Newington Foundationsince 2016 | Palm Beach, FL | $5.7M2 grants · 2025 | $2.8M | Preselected only | $374M |
| Jennie K Scaife Charitable Foundation Incsince 2020 | West Palm Bch, FL | $5.2M34 grants · 2024 | $90K | Yes | $136M |
| Dr M Lee Pearce Foundation Incsince 1985 | Miami Beach, FL | $5.1M13 grants · 2024 | $300K | Preselected only | $174M |
| Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundationsince 1959 | Winter Park, FL | $4.5M64 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $147M |
| Carl C Icahn Foundationsince 1997 | Sunny Isles Beach, FL | $4.4M14 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $138M |
| Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Incsince 2021 | Delray Beach, FL | $3.3M39 grants · 2024 | $40K | Preselected only | $386M |
| Foundation for a Healthy St Petersburg Incsince 1987 | St Petersburg, FL | $2.7M89 grants · 2024 | $9,000 | Yes | $174M |
| The Hand Foundation Incorporatedsince 1989 | West Palm Bch, FL | $2.5M131 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $167M |
| Desai Sethi Foundation Incsince 2013 | Miami, FL | $2.1M69 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $197M |
| Winter Park Health Foundation Incsince 1956 | Winter Park, FL | $1.2M19 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $151M |
| Building Faith Incsince 2022 | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $765K1 grants · 2024 | $765K | Preselected only | $259M |
| Chuck and Marna Davis Foundationsince 1988 | Key Largo, FL | $633K1 grants · 2024 | $633K | Preselected only | $149M |
| Pulte Family Charitable Foundation Incsince 1990 | Boca Raton, FL | $615K38 grants · 2024 | $3,500 | Preselected only | $543M |
| Isenberg Family Charitable Foundation Incsince 2013 | Palm Beach, FL | $573K5 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $327M |
| Taft Foundationsince 2004 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | — | Not stated | $240M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Florida
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Florida Division of Arts and Culture — Organizational GrantsStateFlorida Division of Arts and Culture | Florida Division of Arts and Culture | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Florida Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateFlorida Humanities | Florida Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Florida?
Our directory lists 3,188 private grantmaking foundations in Florida with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $49B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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