Florida Policy Institute Inc
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Florida Policy Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Florida Policy Institute Inc gave $225K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $113K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,000
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $112,500
- +275.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $112,500
- Total assets
- $3,134,191
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Florida Policy Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Health Justice Project ($200K). Together the top 2 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2023) to $225K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Health Justice Project Miami, FL | Improve access to health coverage for children and families in Florida through education, outreach, communications, and advocacy. | $200,000 |
| Florida Decides Healthcare Washington, DC | Support Efforts to Expand Medicaid in Florida. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,134,191 | $1,959,473 | $1,909,526 | $225,000 | 2 | $12,991 |
| 2023 | $3,063,511 | $1,687,165 | $1,555,880 | $90,000 | 3 | $6,978 |
| 2022 | $2,918,934 | $2,049,879 | $1,361,453 | — | — | $157 |
| 2021 | $2,145,829 | $1,545,872 | $1,126,464 | — | — | $138 |
| 2020 | $1,763,976 | $1,519,299 | $838,495 | — | — | $310 |
About Florida Policy Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Florida Policy Institute Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $225K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florida Policy Institute Inc is led by Sadaf Knight, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sadaf Knight
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $121K (2024)
Brent Schillinger
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Simon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Arenberg Seltzer
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Debelder
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Deleo
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Graciela Noriega Jacoby
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Bullard
Chief Strat. & Development Officer
Chief Strategy & Development Officer → Chief Strat. & Development Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $110K (2024)
Braulio Colon
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naim Kapucu
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine Gebon
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Robert Osborne Sr. (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Elisha Gonzalez (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Madeleine Thakur (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sabeen Perwaiz (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Cintia Elenstar (2022) — Director
- Former: Damian Thorman (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Luz Corcuera (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Sherod Halliburton (2020–2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $121K, to Sadaf Knight (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Florida Policy Institute Inc
How much does Florida Policy Institute Inc give each year?
Florida Policy Institute Inc gave $225K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $90K across 3 grants.
How large is Florida Policy Institute Inc?
Florida Policy Institute Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Florida Policy Institute Inc?
Florida Policy Institute Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Orlando, FL. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Florida Policy Institute Inc operate?
Florida Policy Institute Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida.
What is Florida Policy Institute Inc's EIN?
Florida Policy Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2759708. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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