Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports contributions to charitable organizations and says the filing entity is in the process of merging into the New Foundation Trust, with all assets expected to be transferred by the end of calendar year 2026.
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $221K), mostly in Florida. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,206,980
- +1116.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $220,698
- +1237.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $75,190
- -96.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1605 Main Street 600, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 445-5668
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable Foundation ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. It also lists grant-dollar shares of 1% each for Michigan, New York, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) 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 $1M; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $1M first-time, $15K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1992% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2021) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable Foundation Sarasota, FL | General | $2,070,480 |
| Tidewell Foundation Sarasota, FL | Oncology Nursing Education | $16,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General | $16,500 |
| Holy Sepulchre Church Southfield, MI | General | $15,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General | $15,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund Oceanside, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Ste Anne De Porres Detroit Catholic Church Detroit, MI | General | $15,000 |
| The Shriners Tampa, FL | General | $15,000 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | General | $13,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc?
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 | $75,190 | $372,715 | $2,248,110 | $2,206,980 | 10 | $2,225,965 | $222,875 | $39,631 |
| 2024 | $1,950,585 | $157,695 | $231,910 | $181,500 | 11 | $214,544 | $144,078 | $137,866 |
| 2023 | $2,024,800 | $215,175 | $141,543 | $120,000 | 9 | $129,986 | $203,618 | $127,002 |
| 2022 | $1,951,168 | $72,801 | $126,912 | $105,500 | 9 | $115,656 | $61,545 | $132,755 |
| 2021 | $2,005,279 | $164,274 | $114,983 | $87,000 | 7 | $105,721 | $158,299 | $131,490 |
| 2020 | $1,955,988 | $196,531 | $132,806 | $102,500 | 5 | — | $187,577 | $108,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 whose own stated work includes hospice-related services, government accountability, and assistance to service members, veterans, and military families. For example, Tidewell Foundation describes its role as supporting affiliated organizations and Tidewell Hospice; Judicial Watch describes work promoting government integrity and accountability; and Semper Fi & America’s Fund describes providing case management and support to service members, veterans, and military families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $2,206,980. The median grant was $15,000; amounts ranged from $13,500 to $2,070,480. The largest listed grant, $2,070,480, went to FRANK J AND LENORA DUPUIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION in Sarasota for general purposes. Other notable grants included $16,500 to Tidewell Foundation for oncology nursing education, $16,500 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation for general purposes, and $15,000 each to Holy Sepulchre Church, Judicial Watch, Salvation Army, Semper Fi & America’s Fund, Ste Anne de Porres Detroit Catholic Church, and The Shriners for general purposes. Boys Town received $13,500 for general purposes.
The filing states that most assets were transferred to the New Foundation Trust in 2025; the cost basis of those transferred assets was $2,070,480.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frank Dupuis, Theresa Jamison, Janice Price, Kathleen Bliss, Blake Nottke, and Debra Dopke as directors.
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Dupuis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2023) → $10K (2025)
Kathleen Bliss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Jamison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Dopke
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Price
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blake Nottke
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Franklin Hayes Channel (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Keith Dupuis (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Carol Marshall (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Moran (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert P. Clarke (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Frank Dupuis (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc
How much does Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc give each year?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $182K across 11 grants.
What is Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $220,698, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc that year got $1M on average.
Where does Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc give grants?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Charitable Foundation ($2,070,480), Tidewell Foundation ($16,500) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($16,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc reported $75K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own stated work includes hospice-related services, government accountability, and assistance to service members, veterans, and military families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3568792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Frank J and Lenora Dupuis 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.
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 June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Boscia Family Foundation
Sarasota, FL
The Boscia Family Foundation supports arts and culture, human services, and education, with grants also reaching health, conservation, and family-focused organizations. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000; most funding went to Pennsylvania and Florida. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$10.9M
Grants
32
Total Given
$637K
The Melly Foundation
Sarasota, FL
The Melly Foundation supports preselected 501(c)(3) organizations through general, unrestricted grants across varied charitable missions. In 2025, it awarded 49 grants ranging from $100 to $123,563, with a median of $2,500; recipients were primarily in Florida, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$23.7M
Grants
49
Total Given
$1.1M
Seidman Family Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Seidman Family Foundation supports a varied range of charitable work, including education, refugee services, humanitarian aid, children’s mental health, animal welfare, and environmental investigation; its 2024 grants went to organizations across the U.S. Grants ranged from $250 to $29,500, with a median of $1,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.6M
Grants
124
Total Given
$217K
The Community Foundation of Sarasota CO Inc
Sarasota, FL
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County funds nonprofit programs in areas including education, health care, basic needs, animal welfare, arts, and community capacity building. Its programmatic grants average $10,000–$25,000 and support organizations serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$518.5M
Grants
540
Total Given
$41.2M
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer
Sarasota, FL
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer Trust funds direct-service programs in social services, social welfare, K–12 education and healthcare, primarily serving people in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto Counties. In 2024, grants ranged from $40 to $1 million, with a median of $29,407. It accepts written grant requests; no deadline is stated.
Assets
$93.9M
Grants
134
Total Given
$7.1M
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc
Venice, FL
Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds arts and culture, civic and economic development, education, the environment, health and human services, and disaster response, with grants generally serving Sarasota and Charlotte counties, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,101,739, with a median of $16,251; Community Grants are capped at $25,000 per nonprofit per fiscal year. It accepts letters of inquiry for Community Grants; Catalytic and Initiative Grants are by invitation.
Assets
$533.7M
Grants
651
Total Given
$45.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/frank-j-and-lenora-dupuis-foundation-inc-morg_37a89d54837148a0b5c0e54bf854b239
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_453568792_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/frank-j-and-lenora-dupuis-foundation-inc-morg_37a89d54837148a0b5c0e54bf854b239},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-05. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?