Friend of the Fatherless Foundation
Friend of the Fatherless Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. It reported making 10 charitable grants totaling $229,886 in 2024.
Friend of the Fatherless Foundation at a glance
In short: Friend of the Fatherless Foundation gave $230K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $229,886
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,989
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,575,314
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Friend of the Fatherless Foundation
- 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: 2033 Main Street Suite 300, Sarasota, FL 34237
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Friend of the Fatherless Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope for the Children International ($120K). Together the top 9 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 41 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (58%), Florida (29%), Washington, DC (5%), Mississippi (5%), and Tennessee (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Friend of the Fatherless Foundation gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 302% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2024) to $2.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope for the Children International Gary, TX | Charitable | $120,000 |
| Florida Baptist Childrens Home Lakeland, FL | Charitable | $31,698 |
| Florida Baptist Childrens Home Lakeland, FL | Charitable | $22,000 |
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Austin Ridge Bible Church Bee Cave Austin, TX | Charitable | $12,000 |
| St Pantaleon Foundation Summit, MS | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Visible Men Academy Bradenton, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| James W Hunt Ministries Clarksville, TN | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Family Legacy Missions Internationa Irving, TX | Charitable | $1,188 |
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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 | $1,575,314 | $46,111 | $237,982 | $229,886 | 10 | $236,336 | $45,092 | $78,138 |
| 2023 | $1,718,670 | $1,479,169 | $263,414 | $255,198 | 9 | $261,753 | $13,800 | $28,017 |
| 2022 | $442,324 | $25,612 | $259,529 | $249,376 | 7 | $255,806 | $22,198 | $27,144 |
| 2021 | $779,804 | $733,879 | $691,905 | $680,599 | 7 | $687,079 | $129,053 | $37,001 |
| 2020 | $918,456 | $1,221,658 | $2,653,077 | $2,631,400 | 8 | — | $208,692 | $104,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friend of the Fatherless Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K 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
The foundation’s filing lists its grant purposes as charitable. Its 2024 grantees included organizations whose stated missions address children and young people, among other causes. For example, Tim Tebow Foundation says it exists to bring faith, hope, and love to people in need; Visible Men Academy says it provides boys from low-income communities with academic, character, and social education in a nurturing school environment. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $229,886. Grant amounts ranged from $1,188 to $120,000, with a median grant of $12,000. Its largest reported grants were $120,000 to Hope for the Children International and two grants of $31,698 and $22,000 to Florida Baptist Children’s Home. Other grants included $12,000 each to International Justice Mission, Austin Ridge Bible Church Bee Cave, and St Pantaleon Foundation; $7,000 to Tim Tebow Foundation; and $6,000 each to Visible Men Academy and James W Hunt Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Patsy E McCarver is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Friend of the Fatherless Foundation is led by Patsy E McCarver, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patsy E McCarver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Friend of the Fatherless Foundation
How much does Friend of the Fatherless Foundation give each year?
Friend of the Fatherless Foundation gave $230K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $255K across 9 grants.
What is Friend of the Fatherless Foundation's typical grant size?
Friend of the Fatherless Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $22,989, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Friend of the Fatherless Foundation give grants?
Friend of the Fatherless Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (29%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakeland, FL (2 grants).
Does Friend of the Fatherless Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Friend of the Fatherless Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are Friend of the Fatherless Foundation's largest grantees?
Friend of the Fatherless Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hope for the Children International ($120,000), Florida Baptist Childrens Home ($53,698 across 2 grants) and International Justice Mission ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Friend of the Fatherless Foundation?
Friend of the Fatherless Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $236K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Friend of the Fatherless Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing lists its grant purposes as charitable. Its 2024 grantees included organizations whose stated missions address children and young people, among other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Friend of the Fatherless Foundation?
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 Friend of the Fatherless Foundation's EIN?
Friend of the Fatherless Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6888664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Friend of the Fatherless Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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