Gagnon Foundation Inc
Gagnon Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Belleair Beach, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported making 22 grants totaling $595,100 to charitable organizations.
Gagnon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gagnon Foundation Inc gave $595K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $595,100
- +28.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,050
- +52.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,750
- Total assets
- $7,219,886
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% 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 Gagnon 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: 618 Belle Isle Ave, Belleair Beach, FL 33786
Phone: (727) 585-3696
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gagnon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Inspire Equine Therapy Proram ($297K). Together the top 10 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 82 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 7% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gagnon Foundation Inc gives
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 114% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $101K (2020) to $595K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $595K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inspire Equine Therapy Proram Clearwater, FL | Health and Animals | $297,000 |
| Cornerstone Christian Center South Chicago Heights, IL | Religious | $40,000 |
| Ruth Eckard Hall Inc Clearwater, FL | Cultural | $32,400 |
| Directions for Living Clearwater, FL | SOCIAL | $30,000 |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium Clearwater, FL | Community | $20,200 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids Tarpon Springs, FL | Community | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | Religious | $15,000 |
| Somebody Cares Tampa Bay Clearwater, FL | Community | $15,000 |
| The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation Clearwater, FL | HEALTH | $15,000 |
| Dali Museum St Petersburg, FL | Education | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,219,886 | $232,576 | $637,825 | $595,100 | 22 | $595,100 | $192,807 | $443,199 |
| 2023 | $7,623,186 | $165,968 | $523,451 | $462,000 | 26 | $462,000 | $154,291 | $413,227 |
| 2022 | $7,980,669 | $1,246,293 | $384,910 | $338,515 | 24 | $338,515 | $109,635 | $378,105 |
| 2021 | $7,119,286 | $6,164,896 | $298,945 | $277,500 | 5 | $277,500 | $303,941 | $43,460 |
| 2020 | $1,253,335 | $288,359 | $127,181 | $101,100 | 5 | — | $23,745 | $88,535 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gagnon Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $443K 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 2024 grants included support for organizations with purposes listed as health and animals, religious, cultural, social, community, education, and charitable. Examples of grantees’ work include Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life and environmental education; Wheelchairs 4 Kids’ provision of equipment and modifications for children with physical disabilities; and Hope Villages of America’s programs and services for people in need. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement from the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $595,100. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $297,000, with a median grant of $12,750.
The largest reported grants included $297,000 to Inspire Equine Therapy Proram in Clearwater, Florida, for health and animals; $40,000 to Cornerstone Christian Center in South Chicago Heights, Illinois, for religious purposes; $32,400 to Ruth Eckard Hall Inc in Clearwater for cultural purposes; and $30,000 to Directions for Living in Clearwater for social purposes. Other notable grants included $20,200 to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, $20,000 to Wheelchairs 4 Kids, and $15,000 each to Metropolitan Ministries Foundation, Somebody Cares Tampa Bay, The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation, and the Dali Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christine L Gagnon as president and secretary; Christie V Gagnon as vice president and treasurer; and Chad Gagnon and Brandon Gagnon as directors.
Gagnon Foundation Inc is led by Christine L. Gagnon, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine L. Gagnon
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Gagnon
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Gagnon
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie V. Gagnon
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 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 Gagnon Foundation Inc
How much does Gagnon Foundation Inc give each year?
Gagnon Foundation Inc gave $595K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $462K across 26 grants.
What is Gagnon Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gagnon Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,750, and its average grant was $27,050, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gagnon Foundation Inc give grants?
Gagnon Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clearwater, FL (10 grants), Largo, FL (3 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and St Petersburg, FL (2 grants).
Does Gagnon Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Gagnon Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (6 grants), "Charitable" (5 grants) and "Health" (3 grants).
Who are Gagnon Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gagnon Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Inspire Equine Therapy Proram ($297,000), Cornerstone Christian Center ($40,000) and Ruth Eckard Hall Inc ($32,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gagnon Foundation Inc?
Gagnon Foundation Inc reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $595K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $443K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gagnon Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for organizations with purposes listed as health and animals, religious, cultural, social, community, education, and charitable. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gagnon 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 Gagnon Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gagnon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2302405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gagnon 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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