FIS Foundation Inc
FIS Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $1,075,000 to charitable organizations.
FIS Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: FIS Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Florida. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,075,000
- +122.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,235
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,210,557
- -45.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (87% 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 FIS Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 347 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 438-6529
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FIS Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross of Ne Florida ($350K). Together the top 10 received $985K.
Grant Size Distribution
390 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 354 grants of 390 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients, 7% to Texas, 5% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Tennessee. California accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is FIS Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $483K (2023) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross of Ne Florida Jacksonville, FL | General Contribution | $350,000 |
| The Folded Flag Foundation Jacksonville, FL | General Contribution | $150,000 |
| Jax USA Partnership Jax Chamber Jacksonville, FL | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $75,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Ne FL Jacksonville, FL | General Contribution | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| LLS Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Thrive Scholars Boston, MA | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| United Way of Ne FL Jacksonville, FL | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| The Donna Foundation Jacksonville, FL | General Contribution | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,210,557 | $53,551 | $1,075,000 | $1,075,000 | 17 | $1,075,000 | $93,598 |
| 2023 | $2,232,006 | $2,500,000 | $483,035 | $483,000 | 12 | $483,035 | $73,076 |
| 2022 | $239,796 | — | $1,085,572 | $1,084,975 | 108 | $1,085,572 | $35,386 |
| 2021 | $1,304,113 | $2,032,000 | $1,363,054 | $1,361,912 | 116 | $1,363,054 | $66,837 |
| 2020 | $652,667 | $1,025,000 | $1,424,558 | $1,423,560 | 137 | — | $39,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FIS Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health, youth development, education, and community support. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives; Junior Achievement of North Florida says its mission is to inspire young people to succeed in a global economy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $1,075,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $350,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Among the largest were $350,000 to the American Red Cross of Northeast Florida, $150,000 to the Folded Flag Foundation, and $100,000 to JAX USA Partnership/JAX Chamber. Other recipients included the American Heart Association ($75,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida ($75,000), Junior Achievement of North Florida ($50,000), and the Donna Foundation ($35,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ellyn M. Raftery as president; Robert Toohey as executive vice president and chief people officer; Jerry Puzey as senior vice president and chief tax officer; and Julie Halperin as vice president and corporate secretary.
FIS Foundation Inc is led by Ellyn M. Raftery, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellyn M. Raftery
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerry Puzey
Senior Vice President & Chief Tax Officer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Julie Halperin
Vice President & Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Robert Toohey
Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gary Norcross (2020–2022) — President
- Former: James Woodall (2020–2022) — Vice President & Treasurer
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 FIS Foundation Inc
How much does FIS Foundation Inc give each year?
FIS Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $483K across 12 grants.
What is FIS Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
FIS Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $63,235, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from FIS Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does FIS Foundation Inc give grants?
FIS Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (13 grants).
Does FIS Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of FIS Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are FIS Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
FIS Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross of Ne Florida ($350,000), The Folded Flag Foundation ($150,000) and Jax USA Partnership Jax Chamber ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is FIS Foundation Inc?
FIS Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does FIS Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health, youth development, education, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FIS Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is FIS Foundation Inc's EIN?
FIS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1628191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does FIS 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). FIS Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fis-foundation-inc-morg_9f88befc97664225a452bcaeb99fc6a1
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