Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker TAMPA, FL EIN: 59-3157129

Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Tampa, Florida. The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 1993 and maintains its principal office at 5415 Mariner Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33609.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.9M

+31.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$165K

+13.8% YoY

Grant Count

+27.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-10.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation awarded $145,000 in total grants in 2023. Recent grantees include:

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, with a concentration on the Tampa Bay area and surrounding regions.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $1.1M (100%)

States

Florida

Cities

ClearwaterDelray BeachLake WorthLakelandSt PetersburgTampaWest Palm BeachWinter Haven

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Assets: $2,881,093
Total Revenue: $894,612
Total Expenses: $212,762
Net Income: $681,850
Total Liabilities: $12,200

As of Fiscal Year 2023:

Total Assets: $2,199,788
Total Giving: $145,000

The foundation's revenue consists primarily of contributions. Assets have grown significantly, with net assets increasing substantially year-over-year.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,893,285	$2,199,788	$2,276,265
Revenue	$894,612	$97,385	$404,621
Expenses	$212,762	$176,776	$352,365
Qualifying Distributions	$183,064	$158,420	$329,042
Net Investment Income	$877,106	$80,143	$386,673
Distributable Amount	$130,368	$135,571	$139,747

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

66 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include South Florida Avenue Church of ($30,000), Ymca of West Central Florida ($30,000), Polk State College ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FLORIDA CHILDRENS MUSEUM LAKELAND, FL	GENERAL	$15,000
SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE CHURCH OF LAKELAND, FL	GENERAL	$30,000
FLORIDA SCHOOL OF PREACHING LAKELAND, FL	GENERAL	$10,000
YMCA OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA LAKELAND, FL	GENERAL	$30,000
LAKE TO LAKE MEMORIAL CLASSIC LAKELAND, FL	GENERAL	$5,000
GEORGE JENKINS HIGH SCHOOL LAKELAND, FL	FINANCIAL NEED SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL LAKELAND, FL	FINANCIAL NEED SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
LAKE GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL LAKELAND, FL	FINANCIAL NEED SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
KATHLEEN HIGH SCHOOL LAKELAND, FL	FINANCIAL NEED SCHOLARSHIP	$5,000
POLK STATE COLLEGE WINTER HAVEN, FL	GENERAL	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MERRITT A GARDNER	SECRETARY/TR	—	—
GREGORY J FONTAINE	DIRECTOR	—	—
WARREN SHATZER	DIRECTOR	—	—
JULIE FONTAINE	PAST PRESIDE	—	—
CHRISTOPHER FONTAINE	PRESIDENT	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc?

**Grant Sizes & Patterns:** • Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $50,000 • Recent documented grants include $20,000 to Florida School of Preaching and $5,000 to Swamp Mountain Bike Club **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation awarded $145,000 in total grants in 2023. Recent grantees include: • Florida School of Preaching (Lakeland, FL) - $20,000 for general support • Swamp Mountain Bike Club (Tampa, FL) - $5,000 for general support

Where does Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, with a concentration on the Tampa Bay area and surrounding regions.

What size grants does Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc awarded 14 grants totaling $165K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $130K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc's EIN?

Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3157129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.