Dinkins Family Foundation Inc
Dinkins Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ocala, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations in Florida, including recipients in Ocala, Silver Springs, and Lake City.
Dinkins Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dinkins Family Foundation Inc gave $46K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,960
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,283
- -34.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $303,972
- -7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dinkins Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Ne 16Th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470
Phone: (352) 732-4464
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dinkins Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Skill Day Center ($16K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. Listed recipient locations include Ocala, Silver Springs, and Lake City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dinkins Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $55K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skill Day Center Ocala, FL | Charitable | $15,600 |
| First Assembly of God Ocala, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands Foundation Ocala, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Help Agency of the Forest Ince Silver Springs, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| The Acedemy of Esthetics and Nails Ocala, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Kiwanis Club of Ocala Ocala, FL | Charitable | $2,050 |
| Big Sun Youth Soccer League Ocala, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| CEF West Central Ocala, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Christian 12 Step Ministry Inc Ocala, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Julie Seals Ministries Lake City, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $303,972 | $27,050 | $46,809 | $45,960 | 14 | $45,960 | $6,848 |
| 2023 | $327,380 | $20,940 | $57,780 | $54,750 | 11 | $54,750 | $4,673 |
| 2022 | $342,806 | $10,081 | $51,250 | $48,000 | 10 | $48,000 | $9,664 |
| 2021 | $450,465 | $41,834 | $18,457 | $14,000 | 5 | $14,000 | $14,133 |
| 2020 | $407,696 | $-13,615 | $17,539 | $14,750 | 7 | — | $2,261 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. Among those recipients, Helping Hands Foundation describes its mission as assisting people who are poor, distressed, or underprivileged through services including job training and education, counseling, job placement, and connections to medical care, food, and housing. Christian 12 Step Ministry says it provides Bible-based recovery support for substance abuse, emotional strongholds, and codependency. Pay It Forward Outreach describes itself as a faith-based, community-driven organization assisting families facing economic hardship with furniture, housewares, and other necessities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $45,960 across 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $310 to $15,600, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $15,600 to Skill Day Center, $10,000 to First Assembly of God, $5,000 to Helping Hands Foundation, and $4,000 to Help Agency of the Forest Ince.
Other reported 2024 grants included $2,500 to The Acedemy of Esthetics and Nails, $2,050 to Kiwanis Club of Ocala, and $1,000 each to Big Sun Youth Soccer League, CEF West Central, Christian 12 Step Ministry Inc, Julie Seals Ministries, Logos Lodge, and Sozo Kids. The filing lists all these grants as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brad Dinkins, Michael Dinkins, and Tracy Rains as directors.
Dinkins Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brad Dinkins
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Dinkins
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracy Rains
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Dinkins Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dinkins Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dinkins Family Foundation Inc gave $46K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 11 grants.
What is Dinkins Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dinkins Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,283, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dinkins Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Dinkins Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dinkins Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ocala, FL (11 grants) and Silver Springs, FL (2 grants).
Does Dinkins Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Dinkins Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Dinkins Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dinkins Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Skill Day Center ($15,600), First Assembly of God ($10,000) and Helping Hands Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dinkins Family Foundation Inc?
Dinkins Family Foundation Inc reported $304K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $27K.
What does Dinkins Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dinkins Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dinkins Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dinkins Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8068017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dinkins Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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