Debartolo Family Foundation Inc
The DeBartolo Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2001 and based in Tampa, Florida. The organization is committed to improving the lives of the Tampa Bay area's most underserved populations through educational scholarships, support for grassroots organizations, and financial assistance programs. For nearly two decades, the foundation has strengthened the community by helping youth, veterans, animals, and local grassroots organizations that align with its mission and values.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.8M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$907K
-1.2% YoY
Grant Count
205
+4.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-5.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide leadership and financial resources to extraordinary organizations and individuals to improve the community. Primary focus areas include:
- Education: Annual scholarships for deserving students and grants to teachers
- Youth Development: Programs paving the way for youth to excel
- Veterans Support: Financial grants to charities serving those who have served
- Animal Welfare: Support for organizations that help save animals' lives
- Community Assistance: Holiday family adoption programs and support for underserved populations
- Grassroots Organizations: Funding for local nonprofits addressing community needs
Grantmaking
The foundation offers several funding mechanisms:
Grant Types
How to Apply
Organizations interested in funding must submit the following information to the Foundation Manager, Judy Bragdon, at jbragdon@debartoloholdings.com:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and individuals in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Grant-making also extends to Tennessee and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the most recent filing (2024-2025):
- Total Assets: $7.89 million
- Total Revenue: $1.01 million (2024)
- Total Giving: $906,925
- Total Expenses: $1.18 million (2024)
- Total Liabilities: $0
The organization has given nearly $17 million to strengthen Tampa Bay since 2002.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,762,883 | $7,893,592 | $8,065,881 |
| Revenue | $1,059,708 | $1,012,253 | $5,616,863 |
| Expenses | $1,190,417 | $1,184,542 | $683,389 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $906,925 | $917,993 | $472,238 |
| Net Investment Income | $283,822 | $168,921 | $21,381 |
| Distributable Amount | $515,097 | $460,075 | $218,173 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Debartolo Family Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. - Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DeBartolo Holdings, LLC. His background includes Hall of Fame tenure as owner of the San Francisco 49ers and successful real estate investments. He serves on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations, including Moffitt Cancer Center, the Tampa Bay American Cancer Society, and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Candy DeBartolo - Owner of Sacred Pepper restaurant, which supports community charities through hosted events including a Celebrity Bartender Night benefiting the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund.
Judy Bragdon - Foundation Manager
The foundation is driven by members of the DeBartolo family and rooted in strong family values that have guided their success in business and community impact.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD J DEBARTOLO | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CYNTHIA R DEBARTOLO | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LISA MARIE DEBARTOLO | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| TIFFANIE L DEBARTOLO | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| NICOLE A DEBARTOLO | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JAMES D PALERMO | SECRETARY | — | — |
| DAVID S MALLITZ | TREASURER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation presented the Spirit of Humanity Award to Our Children Have Rights in September 2025 for their work providing educational workshops and co-parenting guidance to families in crisis
DeBartolo Foundation Awards $170K in Scholarships17 graduating high school seniors were awarded $10,000 scholarships through the Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship program
17 Students Earn $10K Scholarships from DeBartolo FoundationThe foundation continues its partnership with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, having supported the construction of a state-of-the-art animal shelter in 2018
The foundation supported Metropolitan Ministries' virtual food drive, "Feed The Bay," which provided families affected by COVID-19 with food and financial aid
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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