Central Florida Aerospace Academy Foundation Inc

Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust

Saint Louis, MO

The Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust funds qualified organizations advancing aviation science and technology, especially research and development of improved aircraft. Its 2024 grants ranged from $270,000 to $1 million, with a median of $400,000, and went to organizations in Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, and Texas. It accepts applications, available online or upon request.

Solvare Inc

Belleaire, FL

Fred L Phillips Foundation

Shreveport, LA

The Fred L Phillips Foundation funds a range of charitable organizations, with most of its 2025 grant dollars going to Louisiana organizations and additional support in Mississippi, Texas, Colorado, and elsewhere. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $35,795, with a median award of $2,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

George Jenkins Foundation Inc

Lakeland, FL

The George Jenkins Foundation funds education, youth opportunity, food assistance, health care, and community programs, primarily in Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $9,300 to $1,066,200, with a median of $121,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Marco Family Foundation Inc

Jacksonville, FL

The foundation supports preselected charitable organizations in education, religious services, aviation, conservation, and community support, with most of its giving going to Florida. In 2025, its 36 grants ranged from $1,000 to $26,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Ray Foundation Inc

Naples, FL

Ray Foundation primarily funds education and youth-development programs focused on aviation and aerospace, especially in the United States. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,200 to $2.65 million, with a median grant of $50,000. Its 2023 filing says it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, although its website says it receives requests throughout the year.

Helms Foundation Inc

Irvine, CA

The foundation supports varied charitable causes, including education, animal rescue, medical care, aviation, youth programs, conservation, and community needs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000, and went mainly to organizations in California, Texas, Alaska, and Florida. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

United Way of Central Florida Inc

Highland City, FL

United Way of Central Florida funds local nonprofit programs addressing education, financial stability, health, hunger relief, and other safety-net needs in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $824,345, with a median of about $64,000. It accepts funding applications through Community Investment Teams; the information provided does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Mary & Bob Sierra Family Foundation Inc

Tampa, FL

The Mary & Bob Sierra Family Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations, with recent grants emphasizing education and other community needs, primarily in Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $196,400, with a median of $3,650. The 2024 filing says there is no specific application form or deadline, so unsolicited requests appear possible.

Givewell Community Foundation Inc

Lakeland, FL

GiveWell Community Foundation supports arts, youth, education, health, and social services, primarily in Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties in Central Florida. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $24,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts requests only through specified competitive grant programs, since many donor-directed funds do not accept applications.

Publix Super Markets Charities Inc

Lakeland, FL

Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc

Jacksonville, FL

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.