Updated Oct 30, 2026

Private foundations based in Bradenton, Florida

17 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, holding $348M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 4 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.

FoundationGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Pentecost Foundationsince 2012 $36M19 grants · 2024 $50KPreselected only $63M
Steve and Natalee Herrig Family Foundation Incsince 2021 $6.5M14 grants · 2025 $50KPreselected only $9.5M
The Realization Foundationsince 2000 $1.8M7 grants · 2024 $150KPreselected only $26M
Ralph S French Charitable Foundation Trustsince 2011 $1.5M24 grants · 2025 $40KPreselected only $26M
Daniel S Blalock Jr Charitable Foundation Tr Uad 5-13-1988 As Amesince 2018 $1.1M11 grants · 2025 $100KPreselected only $18M
Green Family Foundation Incsince 2006 $844K39 grants · 2025 $20KYes $21M
Michael G Curran Family Foundationsince 2004 $755K3 grants · 2025 $1,250Preselected only $17M
R M Beall Sr Charitable Foundationsince 1989 $514K3 grants · 2025 $4,500Yes $5.3M
Gettel Foundation Incsince 2002 $448K74 grants · 2024 $5,000Preselected only $13M
Griffin Family Foundationsince 2000 $341K22 grants · 2025 $10KPreselected only $5.8M
Taylor Family Foundation Incsince 1959 $252K31 grants · 2024 $5,000Preselected only $14M
Be in McCormack Foundation Incsince 2021 $230K6 grants · 2025 $30KPreselected only $2.3M
James a Edwards Scholarship Trustsince 2025 $105K28 grants · 2025 $2,500Yes $1.9M
W J & Lela Budwine Foundation Incsince 1998 $50K5 grants · 2024 $10KPreselected only $1.6M
Capillary Foundation Incsince 2022 $25K1 grants · 2025 $25KYes $3.8M
Mary Parker Foundation 25167-0since 1987 — —Not stated $118M
Koch Family Legacy Foundationsince 2015 — —Preselected only $1.1M

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
DeadlineGrantFunderAward 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 Bradenton, Florida?

Our directory lists 17 private grantmaking foundations in Bradenton, Florida with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $348M. 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.

Can you help us approach foundations?

Yes. Our grant writers research foundation prospects, write letters of inquiry, and build a foundation fundraising plan. Request a free consultation.

Email me matching grants