Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable

Private foundation · Grantmaker Sarasota, FL EIN: 33-2453834

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.

Key facts about Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable

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.

EIN
33-2453834
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
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)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.3M

Annual Giving

$104K

Grant Count

10

Avg Grant Size

$10K

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.

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.

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.

How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

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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

7states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

SarasotaAlexandriaBoys TownDetroitOceansideSouthfieldStaten IslandTampaWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K10 grants2025

In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $104K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc: $65KFrank J and Lenora DupuisFoundation Inc$65KSemper Fi & America's Fund: $5KSemper Fi & America's Fund$5KSte Anne De Porres Detroit Catholic Church: $5KSte Anne De Porres DetroitCatholic Church$5KThe Shriners: $5KThe Shriners$5KTidewell Foundation: $5KTidewell Foundation$5KJudicial Watch: $5KJudicial Watch$5KSalvation Army: $5KSalvation Army$5KBoys Town: $5KBoys Town$5KTunnel to Towers Foundation: $5KTunnel to Towers Foundation$5KHoly Sepulchre Church: $3KHoly Sepulchre Church$3K

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

9<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc Sarasota, FLGeneral$65,001
Semper Fi & America's Fund Oceanside, CAGeneral$4,500
Ste Anne De Porres Detroit Catholic Church Detroit, MIGeneral$4,500
The Shriners Tampa, FLGeneral$4,500
Tidewell Foundation Sarasota, FLGeneral$4,500
Judicial Watch Washington, DCGeneral$4,500
Salvation Army Alexandria, VAGeneral$4,500
Boys Town Boys Town, NEGeneral$4,500
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NYGeneral$4,500
Holy Sepulchre Church Southfield, MIGeneral$3,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $4,270,674 $4,408,650 $137,976 $104,001 (10 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2025
Metric2025
Total Assets$4,270,674
Revenue$4,408,650
Expenses$137,976
Qualifying Distributions$126,151
Net Investment Income$1,252,331
Distributable Amount$163,276

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 1605 Main Street 600, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 365-4617

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.

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