Gries Family Foundation
The Gries Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported arts and cultural organizations, community events, a school, charitable organizations, and individual scholarship recipients.
Gries Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gries Family Foundation gave $323K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $323,144
- -89.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +226.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,595
- -96.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Gries Family Foundation
- 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: 4830 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 880, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 902-9038
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gries Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Straz Center for the Performing Arts ($215K). Together the top 10 received $286K.
Organizations only. It also paid 36 individual scholarships ($36,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
315 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 304 grants of 315 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 1% to recipients in North Carolina. The filing also reports shares of 0% for Texas and New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gries Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $323K (2024) to $3.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $323K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Straz Center for the Performing Arts Tampa, FL | Boundless Campaign, Annual Gift, Orchestra, Broadway Ball | $214,784 |
| Entertainment Revue Foundation Tampa, FL | General Support | $28,200 |
| Bullard Family Foundation Lutz, FL | The Gathering | $15,000 |
| Derrick Brooks Charities Inc Tampa, FL | Celebrity Golf Classic | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Preparatory School Tampa, FL | BUC Ventures Donation | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida Orlando, FL | Tour of Champions 2024 | $5,000 |
| Charity Polo Classic Tampa, FL | 2024 Polo Classic | $4,500 |
| Coastal Carolina Hockey Association Wilmington, NC | Golf Tournament Sponsorship | $1,545 |
| 36 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $36,000 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $376,700 | $378,823 | $323,144 | 49 | $378,823 | $1,147 |
| 2023 | $1,227 | $3,067,700 | $3,048,511 | $3,042,353 | 15 | $3,048,511 | $33 |
| 2022 | — | $690,000 | $706,926 | $647,235 | 66 | $706,784 | — |
| 2021 | — | $454,500 | $452,601 | $441,685 | 94 | $452,101 | — |
| 2020 | — | $387,025 | $461,412 | $435,560 | 91 | — | $54 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gries Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is available. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of causes and activities. Among its grantees, Bullard Family Foundation says its mission is to provide families and children with programs and resources to build character and improve community outcomes. Derrick Brooks Charities says it provides educational opportunities for youth to broaden their cultural and social vision. Charity Polo Classic says it hosts polo events to raise funds for nonprofit organizations, then donates remaining funds after event expenses to selected charities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $323,144. Grant amounts ranged from $115 to $214,784, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $214,784 to Straz Center for the Performing Arts for its Boundless campaign, annual gift, orchestra, and Broadway Ball; $28,200 to Entertainment Revue Foundation for general support; $15,000 to Bullard Family Foundation for The Gathering; and $10,000 to Derrick Brooks Charities for its Celebrity Golf Classic. The foundation also gave $5,000 to Berkeley Preparatory School and $5,000 to Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mitchell Weisman, Kelly Becker, Robert D Gries Jr, Jamie Cole, David L Koche, John Lum, and Zoe Gries as directors.
Gries Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David L. Koche
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Cole
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Becker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert D. Gries Jr.
Director
President & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell Weisman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lum
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Gries
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Doug Arthur (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: William J. Schifino Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
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 Gries Family Foundation
How much does Gries Family Foundation give each year?
Gries Family Foundation gave $323K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 15 grants.
What is Gries Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gries Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,595, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gries Family Foundation give grants?
Gries Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (7 grants).
Does Gries Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Gries Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "2024 Heart of a Champion Scholarship" (36 grants).
Who are Gries Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gries Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Straz Center for the Performing Arts ($214,784), Entertainment Revue Foundation ($28,200) and Bullard Family Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 36 individual scholarships ($36,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Gries Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of causes and activities. Among its grantees, Bullard Family Foundation says its mission is to provide families and children with programs and resources to build character and improve community outcomes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gries Family Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is Gries Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gries Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gries Family Foundation's EIN?
Gries Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0532492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gries Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gries Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gries-family-foundation-morg_4f679cec796a4d8c885c34dfa00eb419
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