Fountain 33 Foundation Inc
Fountain 33 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In 2024, it reported 10 grants totaling $1,498,857, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Florida and the remainder to an organization in California.
Fountain 33 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fountain 33 Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Florida. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,498,857
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $149,886
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $74,382
- Total assets
- $3,805,041
- -20.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (94% 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 Fountain 33 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5811 Pelican Bay Blvd 650, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (410) 593-3147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fountain 33 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Naples Children & Education Foundation Inc ($792K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 46 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 6% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fountain 33 Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $60K; repeat grants $189K. How we count
Medians: $56K first-time, $86K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 117% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 541% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $125K (2020) to $1.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naples Children & Education Foundation Inc Naples, FL | To support effective, disciplined charitable programs that significantly improve the physical, emotional and educational lives of underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier county. | $792,173 |
| David Lawrence Mental Health Center Inc Naples, FL | To provide life-saving and life-changing behavioral care through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment available to all. | $250,000 |
| Youth Haven Inc Naples, FL | To provide home, hope, & healing to abused and neglected children and teens in southwest Florida. | $112,050 |
| Community School of Naples Inc Naples, FL | To support commitment to excellence in teaching and learning | $86,000 |
| Napa Valley Collective St Helena, CA | To provide opportunities that empower youth to lead healthy, balanced lives through social and emotional development. | $82,948 |
| Starability Foundation Naples, FL | To support people with disabilities through social, vocational and educational connections to the community | $65,815 |
| 2L Foundation Naples, FL | To provide resources and guidance for parents and children to prevent online exploitation. | $56,121 |
| Immokalee Foundation Naples, FL | To provide educational opportunities that empower students to achieve success. | $40,000 |
| Naples Zoo Naples, FL | To provide critical support for animal care, education programs, and wildlife conservation. | $10,000 |
| Lovelock Music Group Port St Lucie, FL | To support musicians and unify the port st. Lucie area. | $3,750 |
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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 | $3,805,041 | $538,087 | $1,532,339 | $1,498,857 | 10 | $1,498,857 | $504,605 | $277,134 |
| 2023 | $4,799,293 | $123,805 | $1,742,197 | $1,716,009 | 11 | $1,716,009 | $97,617 | $317,074 |
| 2022 | $6,417,682 | $233,617 | $1,479,517 | $1,456,550 | 12 | $1,456,550 | $210,650 | $361,604 |
| 2021 | $7,663,582 | $322,550 | $721,717 | $689,244 | 9 | $689,244 | $290,077 | $423,710 |
| 2020 | $8,062,749 | $203,762 | $146,240 | $125,153 | 4 | — | $182,675 | $448,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fountain 33 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $277K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including children’s education and well-being, behavioral health, disability services, youth safety, wildlife conservation, and music.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Naples Children & Education Foundation says it invests in programs for vulnerable children in Collier County, including in education and healthcare. David Lawrence Mental Health Center describes its work as behavioral healthcare through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment. Youth Haven says it provides home, hope, and healing to abused and neglected children and teens in Southwest Florida. Community School of Naples describes its mission as academic excellence and helping students become engaged learners and responsible global citizens. Starability Foundation says it connects people with disabilities to the community through social, vocational, and educational opportunities. These are grantee statements, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,498,857. Grant amounts ranged from $3,750 to $792,173, with a median of $74,382. Its largest reported grants were $792,173 to Naples Children & Education Foundation, $250,000 to David Lawrence Mental Health Center, $112,050 to Youth Haven, $86,000 to Community School of Naples, and $82,948 to Napa Valley Collective.
Other 2024 grants included $65,815 to Starability Foundation, $56,121 to 2L Foundation, $40,000 to Immokalee Foundation, $10,000 to Naples Zoo, and $3,750 to Lovelock Music Group.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John R Quinn as president and John T Quinn and Amy Quinn as directors.
Fountain 33 Foundation Inc is led by John T. Quinn, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John T. Quinn
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Quinn
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Fountain 33 Foundation Inc
How much does Fountain 33 Foundation Inc give each year?
Fountain 33 Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 11 grants.
What is Fountain 33 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fountain 33 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $74,382, and its average grant was $149,886, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fountain 33 Foundation Inc that year got $60K on average.
Where does Fountain 33 Foundation Inc give grants?
Fountain 33 Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (8 grants).
Does Fountain 33 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Fountain 33 Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fountain 33 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fountain 33 Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Naples Children & Education Foundation Inc ($792,173), David Lawrence Mental Health Center Inc ($250,000) and Youth Haven Inc ($112,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fountain 33 Foundation Inc?
Fountain 33 Foundation Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $277K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fountain 33 Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including children’s education and well-being, behavioral health, disability services, youth safety, wildlife conservation, and music. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fountain 33 Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fountain 33 Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fountain 33 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3242154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fountain 33 Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fountain 33 Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fountain-33-foundation-inc-morg_000e89a9ad714ea280e34269b37310b6
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