Foundations that fund organizations in Florida, Puerto Rico
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Florida nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $355K to Florida organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Florida around $100K. 1 of these funders are based in Puerto Rico; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Florida
- $355K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $100K
- Based in PR
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Florida organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Rain and Rose Charitable Fund LLC | Dorado, PR | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General support |
| Ryan Smith Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | Grant to furthereducationaladvances |
| Chmiel Charitable Fund Nfp | Woodstock, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Academy for students |
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 Florida, Puerto Rico?
Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester Foundation Inc, The Rain and Rose Charitable Fund LLC, Ryan Smith Foundation, Chmiel Charitable Fund Nfp reported grants to Florida 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 Florida. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.