Florida Panthers Foundation Inc
Florida Panthers Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Sunrise, Florida. Formed in 2003, it supports the South Florida community through charitable giving focused on youth hockey, children’s health and education, veterans’ issues, and awareness of the endangered Florida panther.
Florida Panthers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Florida Panthers Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 67 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,255,000
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 67
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,731
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,055,390
- +36.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Florida Panthers Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The website provides an online application process for foundation grants and asks applicants to select a grant level and submit the required information. Its listed application cycle launched February 23, 2026, and closed March 23, 2026; the website states that the deadline for the 2025–26 season grant has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33323
Phone: (954) 835-7612
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Florida Panthers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holocaust Documentation and Education Center Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $517K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 188 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its community focus as South Florida. In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida; the remaining listed shares were New York (7%), Colorado (6%), Georgia (2%), and Texas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
Cities
How Florida Panthers Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $357K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2025 it made 67 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Documentation and Education Center Inc Dania Beach, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc Coral Gables, FL | General Support | $75,000 |
| Dyspraxia DCD America Inc New York, NY | General Support | $62,000 |
| Harvest Drive Inc Davie, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| USA Hockey Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| South Florida CFPNCG Host Committee LLC Miami Lakes, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Museum of Discovery and Science Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $40,000 |
| The Promise Fund of Florida Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $30,000 |
| United Way of Broward County Ft Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse Miami, FL | General Support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,055,390 | $3,715,107 | $3,149,897 | $1,255,000 | 67 |
| 2024 | $1,508,308 | $3,307,974 | $2,970,389 | $990,163 | 56 |
| 2023 | $1,103,526 | $2,540,834 | $1,799,723 | $414,857 | 16 |
| 2022 | $362,415 | $1,865,219 | $1,594,010 | $700,797 | 41 |
| 2021 | $212,167 | $362,174 | $287,230 | $357,435 | 8 |
| 2020 | $18,250 | $1,183,846 | $1,176,751 | $1,396,356 | 35 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to benefit the South Florida community by building hockey for children and youth, supporting children’s health and education, advocating for and supporting veterans’ issues, and raising awareness about the endangered Florida panther.
Its website describes four related pillars: children’s health and education, Panther conservation, veterans’ issues, and youth hockey. Its grant guidelines say eligible proposals should concern one of these areas and support a specific project or one-time program.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. The Holocaust Documentation and Education Center says its mission is to preserve the memory of the Holocaust through survivor, liberator, and rescuer testimonies and education. Harvest Drive says it provides food and other necessities to needy families with children in Broward County schools. USA Hockey Foundation says it supports USA Hockey’s efforts to promote safe, enjoyable participation and amateur hockey growth. Miami Lighthouse for the Blind describes work in education, training, research, vision enhancement, and services for people who are blind or visually impaired. The Promise Fund of Florida says it works to increase breast and cervical cancer survivorship through support and access to screening, early detection, and treatment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 67 grants totaling $1,255,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, $75,000 to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation, and $62,000 to Dyspraxia DCD America. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Harvest Drive, USA Hockey Foundation, and South Florida CFPNCG Host Committee; $40,000 to Museum of Discovery and Science; and $30,000 each to the Promise Fund of Florida, United Way of Broward County, and Miami Lighthouse. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
The foundation’s website says eligible organizations may apply for one of four grant levels: $5,000, $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000. It describes eligibility for 501(c)(3) organizations or government agencies serving South Florida; some national organizations may apply, with priority given to local organizations. Requests are for specific projects and one-time programs, not general operating costs, staff salaries, capital campaigns, endowments, reserve funds, or grants to individuals, PTAs, or booster clubs. The guidelines say applications are reviewed by the board, projects with detailed itemized expense lists are more likely to be funded, selected applicants must be available for a site visit, and a final or progress report is due six months after funds are dispersed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Viola, Randy Moller, Shawn Thornton, and Michael Romano as directors.
Florida Panthers Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Viola
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Moller
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Thornton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Romano
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
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 Panthers Foundation Inc
How much does Florida Panthers Foundation Inc give each year?
Florida Panthers Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 67 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $990K across 56 grants.
What is Florida Panthers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Florida Panthers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,731, across 67 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Florida Panthers Foundation Inc give grants?
Florida Panthers Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (16 grants), Miami, FL (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Hollywood, FL (3 grants).
Does Florida Panthers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Florida Panthers Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (67 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Florida Panthers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Florida Panthers Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Holocaust Documentation and Education Center Inc ($100,000), Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc ($75,000) and Dyspraxia DCD America Inc ($62,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Florida Panthers Foundation Inc?
Florida Panthers Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does Florida Panthers Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to benefit the South Florida community by building hockey for children and youth, supporting children’s health and education, advocating for and supporting veterans’ issues, and raising awareness about the endangered Florida panther. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Florida Panthers Foundation Inc?
The website provides an online application process for foundation grants and asks applicants to select a grant level and submit the required information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Florida Panthers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Florida Panthers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0176325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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