Foundations that fund organizations in Jay, Florida
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jay nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $77K to Jay organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jay around $7,000. 2 of these funders are based in Florida; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jay
- $77K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in FL
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jay organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Family Charitable Foundation | Pensacola, FL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Charitable donation |
| Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc | Brewton, AL | 2 | $16K | $8,000 | Yes | Band program; Unrestricted support |
| Cecil C & Laura C Higdon Charitable Trust Tr | Jackson, MS | 2 | $13K | $6,412 | Preselected only | General support |
| Dan and Roseann Gernatt Charitable Foundation Inc | Collins, NY | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Program services |
| Theresa Gail May Scholarship Foundation | Pace, FL | 1 | $1,311 | $1,311 | Preselected only | Student trips |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Jay, Florida?
Turner Family Charitable Foundation, Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc, Cecil C & Laura C Higdon Charitable Trust Tr, Dan and Roseann Gernatt Charitable Foundation Inc, Theresa Gail May Scholarship Foundation reported grants to Jay organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Jay. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.