Flowers Family Foundation Inc
Flowers Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bloomington, Indiana. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in Wisconsin, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, and Texas, supporting a range of charitable missions.
Flowers Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Flowers Family Foundation Inc gave $369K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Wisconsin. 68% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $368,750
- +47.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +86.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,170
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,179,325
- +55.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (19 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (42% 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 Flowers Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing instructs applicants to submit a written request describing the organization, the purpose of the request, and other funding sources. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jill Robinson
Mailing address: PO Box 5231, Bloomington, IN 47407
Phone: (608) 873-4378
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Flowers Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc ($75K). Together the top 10 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 93 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (42%), South Carolina (22%), Florida (19%), Indiana (14%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Flowers Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 28 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $229K (2020) to $369K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc Darien, WI | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities Foundation of South Carolina Charlestion, SC | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Lowcountry Wind Symphony Beaufort, SC | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| St Francis Center St Helena Island, SC | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary Miami, FL | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $23,750 |
| Indiana Recovery Alliance Bloomington, IN | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $20,000 |
| Ashwabay Alliance Inc Washburn, WI | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida Inc Jacksonville, FL | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Cedar Crest Foundation Janesville, WI | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Christen Family Scholarship Fund Co Uw Foundation Platteville, WI | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,179,325 | $3,612,229 | $430,855 | $368,750 | 28 | $387,777 | $187,580 | $424,430 |
| 2023 | $5,916,797 | $702,112 | $322,020 | $250,000 | 15 | $265,040 | $342,157 | $304,850 |
| 2022 | $5,746,601 | $871,756 | $399,684 | $337,000 | 17 | $347,996 | $677,861 | $301,081 |
| 2021 | $5,282,245 | $1,246,837 | $368,770 | $312,000 | 15 | $319,209 | $916,281 | $286,180 |
| 2020 | $4,409,735 | $740,802 | $269,907 | $228,500 | 18 | — | $555,784 | $241,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Flowers Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $424K 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’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose missions cover areas such as recovery and drug-policy advocacy, youth development, women’s health, childhood hunger and literacy, support for Cedar Crest, land conservation, and food and basic-needs assistance. For example, Indiana Recovery Alliance describes its work as reducing harms caused by racialized drug policy through direct action and advocacy; Sycamore Land Trust describes its mission as conserving Southern Indiana’s natural landscape and providing environmental education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $368,750. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. Giving totaled $250,000 across 15 grants in 2023 and $337,000 across 17 grants in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants included $75,000 to Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc; $30,000 to Catholic Charities Foundation of South Carolina; $25,000 each to Lowcountry Wind Symphony and St Francis Center; $23,750 to Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary; and $20,000 to Indiana Recovery Alliance. The filing gives the purpose of these grants as furthering each organization’s tax-exempt mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George Flowers as president and Christian Flowers, Veronica Fleming, Roxanne Flowers, and Jeffrey Budzisz as trustees.
Flowers Family Foundation Inc is led by George Flowers, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Flowers
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Flowers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Flowers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Fleming
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Budzisz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joanne Flowers (2020–2023) — Vice President & Trustee
- Former: June Bunting (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Rockne Flowers (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Jeff Budzizec (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Flowers Family Foundation Inc
How much does Flowers Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Flowers Family Foundation Inc gave $369K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 15 grants.
What is Flowers Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Flowers Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,170, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Flowers Family Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Flowers Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Flowers Family Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (22%) and Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomington, IN (6 grants), Jacksonville, FL (2 grants), Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (2 grants) and Rice Lake, WI (2 grants).
Who are Flowers Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Flowers Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills Inc ($75,000), Catholic Charities Foundation of South Carolina ($30,000) and Lowcountry Wind Symphony ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Flowers Family Foundation Inc?
Flowers Family Foundation Inc reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $388K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $424K (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 Flowers Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Flowers Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Flowers Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Flowers Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1947789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Flowers Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Flowers Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/flowers-family-foundation-inc-morg_ceb9b7cc8d7d4f6c860a98391c659ae4
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