Foundations & Grantmakers in Florida
11,246 grantmakers in Florida reported grants on their latest 990s. The 5,047 that made at least 5 grants gave $7.6B. The largest by giving are Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc and Lutheran Services Florida Inc. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
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Foundation giving in Florida at a glance
Active grantmakers
11,246
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$7.6B
from the 5,047 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$16K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$75K
per grantmaker
Top 10 foundations in Florida by annual giving
| # | Funder | City | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust | West Palm Beach | $489.0M | 108 |
| 2 | Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc | Tampa | $293.6M | 85 |
| 3 | Lutheran Services Florida Inc | Tampa | $248.3M | 99 |
| 4 | Big Bend Community Based Care Inc | Tallahassee | $157.3M | 48 |
| 5 | Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc | Fort Lauderdale | $152.2M | 636 |
| 6 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Miami | $147.7M | 513 |
| 7 | South Florida Behavioral Health Network | Miami | $137.5M | 43 |
| 8 | Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc | Jupiter | $109.8M | 67 |
| 9 | Citrus Research and Development Foundation Inc | Lake Alfred | $104.9M | 7 |
| 10 | Broward Behavioral Health Coalition Inc | Lauderhill | $97.0M | 52 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 6 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Education 351 · 20%
- Human Services 327 · 19%
- Religion Related 152 · 9%
- Health 140 · 8%
- Arts, Culture & Humanities 130 · 7%
- Environment & Animals 97 · 6%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (47% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Community foundations in Florida
- The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc $78.0M · 2,470 grants
- Givewell Community Foundation Inc $63.7M · 295 grants
- Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc $54.3M · 698 grants
- Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc $45.0M · 651 grants
- The Community Foundation of Sarasota CO Inc $41.2M · 540 grants
- Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc $26.5M · 421 grants
- Collier Community Foundation Inc $24.3M · 292 grants
- Community Foundation of Broward Inc $17.8M · 266 grants
Showing the largest 8 of 24 with at least 10 grants.
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Most open to new grantees in Florida
Foundations based in Florida whose latest grant list had the largest share of organizations they had not funded in any earlier year on file.
| # | Funder | First-time grantees | Grantees | Avg first grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sibley Family Foundation Inc | 100% (28) | 28 in 2025 | $5K |
| 2 | Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Inc | 94% (361) | 386 in 2025 | $23K |
| 3 | Harris Rosen Foundation Inc | 84% (38) | 45 in 2024 | $17K |
| 4 | Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust | 83% (135) | 163 in 2024 | $37K |
| 5 | International Generosity Foundation Trust | 83% (186) | 225 in 2024 | $164K |
| 6 | The Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring Inc | 80% (20) | 25 in 2024 | $11K |
| 7 | Michael & Annie Falk Foundation | 79% (33) | 42 in 2024 | $10K |
| 8 | Truist Foundation Inc | 77% (344) | 447 in 2024 | $70K |
| 9 | The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc | 77% (50) | 65 in 2024 | $62K |
| 10 | Foundation for a Healthy St Petersburg | 74% (61) | 82 in 2024 | $33K |
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990 and 990-PF grant lists. Only foundations with at least 20 grants in each of the last three years (and 20 distinct grantees in the latest), a filing from the last 2 years, and first grants averaging at least $1K are ranked; grants to individuals are left out, and recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed grantee can look new. How we calculate this.
Showing 5,047 grantmakers in Florida with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust
West Palm Beach, FL
Assets
—
Grants
108
Total Given
$489.0M
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc
Tampa, FL
Assets
$45.0M
Grants
85
Total Given
$293.6M
Lutheran Services Florida Inc
Tampa, FL
Assets
$134.0M
Grants
99
Total Given
$248.3M
Big Bend Community Based Care Inc
Tallahassee, FL
Assets
$50.9M
Grants
48
Total Given
$157.3M
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Assets
$15.9M
Grants
636
Total Given
$152.2M
John S and James L Knight Foundation
Miami, FL
Assets
$2.5B
Grants
513
Total Given
$147.7M
South Florida Behavioral Health Network
Miami, FL
Assets
$38.9M
Grants
43
Total Given
$137.5M
Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc
Jupiter, FL
Assets
$29.3M
Grants
67
Total Given
$109.8M
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Inc
Lake Alfred, FL
Assets
$2.0M
Grants
7
Total Given
$104.9M
Broward Behavioral Health Coalition Inc
Lauderhill, FL
Assets
$25.6M
Grants
52
Total Given
$97.0M
The Florida Bar Foundation Inc
Maitland, FL
Assets
$523.3M
Grants
37
Total Given
$94.2M
Triumph Gulf Coast Inc
Tallahassee, FL
Assets
$617.7M
Grants
27
Total Given
$87.3M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Truist Foundation Inc
Orlando, FL
Assets
$547.9M
Grants
447
Total Given
$67.0M
Camelot Community Care Inc
Clearwater, FL
Assets
$67.8M
Grants
145
Total Given
$64.1M
Givewell Community Foundation Inc
Lakeland, FL
Assets
$669.9M
Grants
295
Total Given
$63.7M
Greater Miami Jewish Federation Inc
Miami, FL
Assets
$549.5M
Grants
386
Total Given
$59.4M
Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc
Coral Gables, FL
Assets
$669.0M
Grants
14
Total Given
$56.9M
International Generosity Foundation Trust
Clearwater, FL
Assets
$135.8M
Grants
227
Total Given
$56.5M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Nemours Foundation
Jacksonville, FL
Assets
$3.4B
Grants
80
Total Given
$51.7M
Florida Network of Youth and Family Services Inc
Tallahassee, FL
Assets
$13.0M
Grants
32
Total Given
$51.4M
Childnet Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Assets
$26.8M
Grants
69
Total Given
$50.9M
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Questions about foundations in Florida
What are the largest foundations in Florida?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust ($489.0M across 108 grants), Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc ($293.6M) and Lutheran Services Florida Inc ($248.3M). Together the top 10 account for 26% of the $7.6B given by the 5,047 grantmakers in Florida that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical foundation grant in Florida?
The typical grant is about $16K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $75K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Are there community foundations in Florida?
Yes. We found 24 community foundations in Florida with grant activity. The largest by giving are The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc, Givewell Community Foundation Inc and Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc. Community foundations pool gifts from many local donors and usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, which makes them a good first stop for local funding.
How do I find Florida foundations that accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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