Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lakeland, FL EIN: 59-3493308

The foundation was established to enhance the lives of local children through the game of baseball. With a focus on youth education and recreation, the foundation aids and develops initiatives that help promote the game of baseball.

Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc at a glance

In short: Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc gave $57K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $11K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$56,944
+261.3% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$11,389
Median grant
$8,000
Total assets
$178,510
+14.4% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

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Who Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Boys and Girls Club of Polk County: $10KBoys and Girls Club of PolkCounty$10KPolk County School Board: $8KPolk County School Board$8KYMCA West Central Florida: $5KYMCA West Central Florida$5KAchievement Academy: $5KAchievement Academy$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Polk County ($10K). Together the top 4 received $28K.

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

BartowLakelandTampa

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K3 grants2020 0 grants2021 Total only2022 Total only2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $57K.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Various other donations to support other community based organizations$28,944
Boys and Girls Club of Polk County General Donation to Support Organization Mission and Programs$10,000
Polk County School Board Donations to support-sponsor commitment day and polk together gala$8,000
YMCA West Central Florida Donation to Support Campus Transformation Campaign$5,000
Achievement Academy Donation to Support Top Chef Event$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2024$178,510$79,701$57,170$56,9445
2023$155,979$60,804$17,406$15,760Total only
2022$112,581$58,293$9,217$6,074Total only
2021$63,505$998$2,299——
2020$64,806$54,253$40,142$19,3833

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

About Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc

Based on IRS filings

Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lakeland, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $179K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $57K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Ryan Eason

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Zach Burek

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Josh Bullock

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Bobby Hoekstra

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Shannon Follett

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Ron Myers (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Dan Lauer (2020–2021) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc

How much does Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc give each year?

Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc gave $57K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $16K in grants paid.

What is Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc's typical grant size?

Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $11,389, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Does Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 20% of Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Who are Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc's largest grantees?

Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Polk County ($10,000), Polk County School Board ($8,000) and YMCA West Central Florida ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc?

Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc reported $179K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $80K.

What is Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc?

Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lakeland, FL. It holds $179K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc operate?

Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc has awarded grants in Florida.

What is Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc's EIN?

Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3493308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(5)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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