Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $104,001 to charitable organizations.
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable at a glance
In short: Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable gave $104K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $104,001
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $10,400
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $4,270,674
- Primary geography
- Florida (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1605 Main Street 600, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 365-4617
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc ($65K). Together the top 10 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (71%), Michigan (7%), California (4%), Washington, DC (4%), and Virginia (4%), among other states. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable gives
- In 2025 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc Sarasota, FL | General | $65,001 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund Oceanside, CA | General | $4,500 |
| Ste Anne De Porres Detroit Catholic Church Detroit, MI | General | $4,500 |
| The Shriners Tampa, FL | General | $4,500 |
| Tidewell Foundation Sarasota, FL | General | $4,500 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General | $4,500 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General | $4,500 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | General | $4,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General | $4,500 |
| Holy Sepulchre Church Southfield, MI | General | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,270,674 | $4,408,650 | $137,976 | $104,001 | 10 | $126,151 | $1,252,331 | $163,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations serving military members and veterans, hospice, and government accountability. Semper Fi & America’s Fund describes its work as providing case management and ongoing support to critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Tidewell Foundation says it provides support for affiliated organizations and that funds it raises are essential to Tidewell Hospice’s financial stability. Judicial Watch describes its mission as promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in government and fidelity to the rule of law.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $104,001. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $65,001, with a median grant of $4,500.
The largest grant was $65,001 to FRANK J AND LENORA DUPUIS FOUNDATION INC in Sarasota, Florida, for general purposes. Other listed grants included $4,500 each to Semper Fi & America’s Fund, Ste Anne De Porres Detroit Catholic Church, The Shriners, Tidewell Foundation, Judicial Watch, Salvation Army, Boys Town, and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, all for general purposes. Holy Sepulchre Church received $3,000 for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Frank Dupuis is listed as a director on the 2025 filing.
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable is led by Frank Dupuis, Director on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Dupuis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable
How much does Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable give each year?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable gave $104K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable's typical grant size?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $10,400, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable give grants?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable gives mostly in Florida: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable's largest grantees?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc ($65,001), Semper Fi & America's Fund ($4,500) and Ste Anne De Porres Detroit Catholic Church ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (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 Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations serving military members and veterans, hospice, and government accountability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable's EIN?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2453834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/frank-j-and-lenora-dupuis-charitable-morg_5aa2d19f8c99472c88e2824b7acea1fc
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