Fortegra Foundation
Fortegra Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jacksonville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $163K.
Fortegra Foundation at a glance
In short: Fortegra Foundation gave $163K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $163,227
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,318
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $43,832
- +59.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fortegra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Cancer Society ($75K). Together the top 7 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 61 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fortegra Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $118K (2021) to $194K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Jacksonville, FL | Cancer Research | $75,000 |
| Jacksonville High School Jacksonville, FL | Jacksonville HS 9:12 tournament | $35,000 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Educational Contriubtion | $25,000 |
| Gallaudet University Washington, DC | Scholarship Endowment | $15,000 |
| United Breast Cancer Foundation Huntington, NY | Breast Cancer Research | $8,227 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc of Jax Jacksonville, FL | Down Syndrome Support Programs | $2,500 |
| Operation new uniform Jacksonville, FL | Transition Veterans to post service careers | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,832 | $179,631 | $163,227 | $163,227 | 7 | $163,227 |
| 2024 | $27,428 | $190,873 | $179,807 | $179,807 | 12 | $179,807 |
| 2023 | $16,362 | $128,000 | $147,361 | $147,361 | 11 | $147,361 |
| 2022 | $37,187 | $128,380 | $129,501 | $129,501 | 13 | $129,501 |
| 2021 | $38,308 | $73,342 | $117,813 | $117,813 | 18 | $117,813 |
| 2020 | $82,779 | $54,842 | $193,968 | $193,968 | 19 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fortegra Foundation is led by Richard Kahlbaugh, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Kahlbaugh
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Short
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Fagan
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Vrban
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Michael Grasher (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Eddie Urfer (2024) — Director
- Former: Kelli Mazza (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Rattner (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle Bateh (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Walter Mascherin (2020) — President
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 Fortegra Foundation
How much does Fortegra Foundation give each year?
Fortegra Foundation gave $163K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 12 grants.
What is Fortegra Foundation's typical grant size?
Fortegra Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $23,318, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fortegra Foundation give grants?
Fortegra Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Delaware (15%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (4 grants).
Does Fortegra Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Fortegra Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fortegra Foundation's largest grantees?
Fortegra Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Cancer Society ($75,000), Jacksonville High School ($35,000) and University of Delaware ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fortegra Foundation?
Fortegra Foundation reported $44K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $180K.
What is Fortegra Foundation's EIN?
Fortegra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5460288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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