Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc
The Foundation for Indigent Guardianship (FIG) is a Tallahassee, Florida-based public charity that supports public guardianship in Florida. Its website describes it as a direct-support organization for the Office of Public and Professional Guardians (OPPG) within the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc at a glance
In short: Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc gave $265K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $17K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $265,374
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,586
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,610
- Total assets
- $350,631
- -20.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc
- How to Apply
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FIG accepts award request applications from Florida public guardianship programs for their clients’ needs or office staff needs. Applicants are asked to complete an application form and provide supporting documentation; FIG directs applicants to review its award request instructions for eligibility and submission requirements.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4040 Esplande Way 315M, Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Phone: (850) 414-2129
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Guardianship Program of Dade County ($45K). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 51 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
FIG’s website describes its support as statewide and says it helps fund organizations providing public guardianship services in every Florida county. Its 2023 filing reported that the nine programs receiving awards during that funding period served people in 49 Florida counties.
How Foundation for Indigent Guardianship 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $363K (2023). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guardianship Program of Dade County | Organizational Mission | $44,748 |
| Patrick C Weber Pa Public Guardian | Organizational Mission | $33,048 |
| FPG Mary Gass | Organizational Mission | $22,186 |
| Nakia Ingram | Organizational Mission | $18,353 |
| North Florida Office of Pubic Guardia Inc | Organizational Mission | $18,219 |
| Advanced Dental Care | Organizational Mission | $17,431 |
| Villa Rio Vista | Organizational Mission | $15,964 |
| Courtyard Alf | Organizational Mission | $14,711 |
| St Thomas College of Law - OPG | Organizational Mission | $14,509 |
| Aging Solutions | Organizational Mission | $13,170 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $350,631 | $297,417 | $399,347 | $265,374 | 16 | $10,315 |
| 2024 | $441,137 | $291,996 | $291,357 | $228,029 | 18 | $2,176 |
| 2023 | $440,498 | $369,012 | $399,220 | $363,439 | 9 | — |
| 2022 | $470,706 | $235,141 | $142,656 | $125,478 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $381,471 | $246,938 | $117,168 | $106,886 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $248,451 | $239,150 | $74,461 | $48,913 | 1 | $23 |
| 2019 | $83,762 | $17,794 | $47,844 | $19,548 | 3 | $35 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
FIG’s stated mission is to serve as the direct-support organization for OPPG. Its website says it raises and distributes resources to support public guardianship programs, including through award opportunities. FIG also describes the Florida Public Guardianship Pooled Special Needs Trust as a fundraising vehicle: remaining funds, after any potential Medicaid reimbursement, support public guardianship in the Florida county associated with the beneficiary’s joinder agreement.
In its 2023 filing, FIG said it made awards to nine public guardianship programs serving individuals in 49 Florida counties. The filing describes those programs as serving Florida residents who cannot afford a professional guardian and have no family or friends willing to serve.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, FIG reported 16 grants totaling $265,374. Grant amounts ranged from $5,010 to $44,748, with a median of $14,610.
Its largest reported 2025 grants included $44,748 to Guardianship Program of Dade County; $33,048 to Patrick C Weber PA Public Guardian; $22,186 to FPG Mary Gass; $18,353 to Nakia Ingram; and $18,219 to North Florida Office of Pubic Guardia Inc. The stated purpose for each was “organizational mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors: Monica Gent, Chair; Darrin Francis, Vice Chair; Randy Riley, Treasurer; Ya’Sheaka Williams, Secretary; and directors Melinda Coulter, Edward O’Sheehan Esquire, and Gwendolyn Spencer.
Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc is led by Monica Gent, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monica Gent
Chair
Vice President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward O'Sheehan Esquire
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Coulter
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn Spencer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ya'sheaka Williams
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrin Francis
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Riley
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Karen Murillo (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Charles Alkire (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Alex Cuello Esquire (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Vicki Simmons (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc
How much does Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc give each year?
Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc gave $265K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $228K across 18 grants.
What is Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc's typical grant size?
Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,610, and its average grant was $16,586, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organizational Mission" (16 grants).
Who are Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc's largest grantees?
Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Guardianship Program of Dade County ($44,748), Patrick C Weber Pa Public Guardian ($33,048) and FPG Mary Gass ($22,186), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc?
Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc reported $351K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $297K.
What does Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc fund?
FIG’s stated mission is to serve as the direct-support organization for OPPG. Its website says it raises and distributes resources to support public guardianship programs, including through award opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc?
FIG accepts award request applications from Florida public guardianship programs for their clients’ needs or office staff needs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc make grants?
FIG’s website describes its support as statewide and says it helps fund organizations providing public guardianship services in every Florida county. Its 2023 filing reported that the nine programs receiving awards during that funding period served people in 49 Florida counties.
What is Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc's EIN?
Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0763591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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