Florida Charities Fdn Tapf
Florida Charities Fdn Tapf is a private foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all in Florida, for general support.
Florida Charities Fdn Tapf at a glance
In short: Florida Charities Fdn Tapf gave $73K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,000
- -93.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,600
- -89.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,255,248
- +105.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Florida Charities Fdn Tapf
- 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. Its 2024 filing specifies a letter form and restricts awards to tax-exempt organizations within the meaning of IRS Code section 501(c)(3).
- Contact
Application contact: Philip Tiedtke
Mailing address: PO Box 910, Winter Park, FL 32790
Phone: (407) 644-5631
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Florida Charities Fdn Tapf funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Arts of Central Florida ($30K). Together the top 5 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 26 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Florida Charities Fdn Tapf gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 32% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2021) to $3.8M (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Arts of Central Florida Maitland, FL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Rollins College Winter Park, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ginsburg Family Foundation Winter Park, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bach Festival of Winter Park Winter Park, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Park Maitland School Foundation Maitland, FL | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,255,248 | $3,221,184 | $74,650 | $73,000 | 5 | $73,000 | $221,184 | $226,028 |
| 2024 | $3,038,211 | $2,085,453 | $1,103,723 | $1,101,000 | 8 | $1,101,000 | $85,453 | $116,516 |
| 2023 | $1,971,247 | $2,039,542 | $2,027,585 | $2,026,500 | 3 | $2,026,500 | $39,542 | $149,802 |
| 2022 | $1,975,652 | $3,101,090 | $3,824,830 | $3,820,900 | 7 | $3,820,900 | $1,248,466 | $128,617 |
| 2021 | $2,555,392 | $849,631 | $37,760 | $36,000 | 3 | — | $66,212 | $142,343 |
| 2020 | $1,635,659 | $1,163,986 | $125,000 | $125,000 | 5 | — | $49,474 | $79,483 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florida Charities Fdn Tapf reported a distributable amount of $226K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported arts and culture, higher education, a school foundation, and another foundation; each grant was designated for general support.
United Arts of Central Florida describes its mission as strengthening arts, science, history, and culture through strategic collaborations and investments. Rollins College describes its mission as educating students for global citizenship and responsible leadership. Park Maitland School Foundation says it partners with the school administration to support projects, events, and activities that enhance the school.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported five grants totaling $73,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. Recipients included United Arts of Central Florida ($30,000), Rollins College ($25,000), Ginsburg Family Foundation ($10,000), Bach Festival of Winter Park ($5,000), and Park Maitland School Foundation ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PHILIP E TIEDTE as trustee.
Florida Charities Fdn Tapf is led by Philip E. Tiedte, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip E. Tiedte
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Florida Charities Fdn Tapf
How much does Florida Charities Fdn Tapf give each year?
Florida Charities Fdn Tapf gave $73K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 8 grants.
What is Florida Charities Fdn Tapf's typical grant size?
Florida Charities Fdn Tapf's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,600, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Florida Charities Fdn Tapf give grants?
Florida Charities Fdn Tapf gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winter Park, FL (3 grants) and Maitland, FL (2 grants).
Does Florida Charities Fdn Tapf give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Florida Charities Fdn Tapf's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Florida Charities Fdn Tapf's largest grantees?
Florida Charities Fdn Tapf's largest 2025 grantees include United Arts of Central Florida ($30,000), Rollins College ($25,000) and Ginsburg Family Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Florida Charities Fdn Tapf?
Florida Charities Fdn Tapf reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $226K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Florida Charities Fdn Tapf fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported arts and culture, higher education, a school foundation, and another foundation; each grant was designated for general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Florida Charities Fdn Tapf?
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 Florida Charities Fdn Tapf's EIN?
Florida Charities Fdn Tapf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6125203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Florida Charities Fdn Tapf 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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