Bears of South Florida
The organization raises funds through social events to support local LGBTQ non-profit organizations.
Bears of South Florida at a glance
In short: Bears of South Florida gave $184K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $184,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $23,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $44,108
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bears of South Florida funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SunServe ($34K). Together the top 8 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SunServe Wilton Manors, FL | Service Program support | $34,000 |
| South Florida Pride Bands Fort Lauderdale, FL | Programming support | $30,000 |
| Pride Center Wilton Manors, FL | Program support | $30,000 |
| Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Wilton Manors, FL | Programming support | $30,000 |
| Plays of Wilton Wilton Manors, FL | Production Support | $20,000 |
| Island City Stage Wilton Manors, FL | Production support | $20,000 |
| Prism Boca Raton, FL | Youth programs | $10,000 |
| Save LGBTQ Youth Miami, FL | Youth program support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,108 | $205,356 | $223,563 | $184,000 | 8 | $1,666 |
| 2024 | $62,315 | $115,088 | $105,032 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $52,259 | $135,869 | $84,222 | — | — | — |
About Bears of South Florida
Based on IRS filings
Bears of South Florida is a public charity, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $184K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bears of South Florida is led by Brock Boyd, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brock Boyd
President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kimble
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Daft
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Visano
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Dager
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Villareal
Vice President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Vaughan
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Rutledge
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Derek Maingot (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Douglas Spellberg (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Dager (2024) — Officer
- Former: Henry Weber (2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bears of South Florida
How much does Bears of South Florida give each year?
Bears of South Florida gave $184K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Bears of South Florida's typical grant size?
Bears of South Florida's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,000, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bears of South Florida give grants?
Bears of South Florida gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilton Manors, FL (5 grants).
Does Bears of South Florida give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Bears of South Florida's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bears of South Florida's largest grantees?
Bears of South Florida's largest 2025 grantees include SunServe ($34,000), South Florida Pride Bands ($30,000) and Pride Center ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bears of South Florida?
Bears of South Florida reported $44K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $205K.
What is Bears of South Florida's EIN?
Bears of South Florida's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1649668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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