Gulf Power Foundationinc
Gulf Power Foundationinc was a private foundation based in Pensacola, Florida. Its 2021 Form 990-PF was marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; the filing’s application information should not be treated as current.
Gulf Power Foundationinc at a glance
In short: Gulf Power Foundationinc gave $1.6M across 71 grants in 2021 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,630,608
- +13.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 71
- +14.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $22,966
- -0.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gulf Power Foundationinc
- How to Apply
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The filing says organizations were required to complete grant applications, including a copy of Form 990-PF if applicable. It lists charitable, human-needs, community-vitality, civic, education, and environmental-stewardship purposes as restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 for the respective quarterly board meetings. These are past application cycles, not current deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing lists February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 for the respective quarterly board meetings.
- Contact
Application contact: Mrs Susan Melians
Mailing address: One Energy Place, Pensacola, FL 32520-0100
Phone: (850) 444-6380
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gulf Power Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Hsu Educational Foundation ($210K). Together the top 10 received $881K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 133 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 1% to recipients in Alabama. Listed Florida recipients included organizations in Pensacola, Crestview, Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Panama City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gulf Power Foundationinc gives
- 45% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 792% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2020) to $1.6M (2021). In 2021 it made 71 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hsu Educational Foundation Crestview, FL | STEM Education | $210,000 |
| Florida State Parks Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Environmental Preservation | $145,000 |
| Pensacola Habitat for Humanity Pensacola, FL | Wrap Program - Affordable Housing | $100,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| United Way of West Florida Pensacola, FL | Community Services | $96,600 |
| Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County Pensacola, FL | Youth Education | $60,000 |
| Consortium of Florida Education Foundations Gainesville, FL | Youth Education | $50,000 |
| Florida Education Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Coaching & Classes for Teachers | $50,000 |
| Achieve Escambia Pensacola, FL | Youth Community Services | $45,000 |
| University of West Florida Foundation Pensacola, FL | Take Stock Collegiate Program | $44,898 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $35,582 | $1,631,992 | $1,630,608 | 71 | $1,630,608 | $35,582 | $205,966 |
| 2020 | $5,192,826 | $89,386 | $1,434,117 | $1,432,586 | 62 | — | $89,136 | $257,184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gulf Power Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $206K for 2021 — 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 filing does not state a separate mission. Its grant restrictions identify charitable, human-needs, community-vitality, civic, education, and environmental stewardship as eligible purposes.
The 2021 grants included support for education, environmental preservation, affordable housing, and community services. Among the grantees, an individual recipient Parks Foundation says its mission is to preserve, protect, sustain, and grow Florida state parks. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as building houses and improving communities with low- to moderate-income families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Pensacola State College Foundation says it works to expand access to affordable, quality education and support the college and its surrounding communities.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $1,630,608. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $210,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Largest reported grants included $210,000 to HSU Educational Foundation for STEM education; $145,000 to an individual recipient Parks Foundation for environmental preservation; $100,000 to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity for an affordable-housing program; and $100,000 to Pensacola State College Foundation to support the public college. Other sizable awards included $96,600 to United Way of West Florida for community services and $60,000 to Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County for youth education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Thomas Bean as trustee, Paul Cutler as treasurer, Susan Melians as chairman, Scott Seeley as secretary, and Melissa Plotsky as assistant secretary.
Gulf Power Foundationinc is led by Susan Melians, Chairman on the 2021 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Susan Melians
Chairman
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Bean
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Plotsky
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Cutler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Seeley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marlene Santos (2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Gulf Power Foundationinc
How much does Gulf Power Foundationinc give each year?
Gulf Power Foundationinc gave $1.6M across 71 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1.4M across 62 grants.
What is Gulf Power Foundationinc's typical grant size?
Gulf Power Foundationinc's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,966, across 71 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gulf Power Foundationinc give grants?
Gulf Power Foundationinc gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pensacola, FL (26 grants), Panama City, FL (11 grants), Fort Walton Beach, FL (6 grants) and Milton, FL (5 grants).
Does Gulf Power Foundationinc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Gulf Power Foundationinc's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Teacher Grant Program" (6 grants), "Take Stock in Children Scholarship" (5 grants) and "Environmental Conservation" (3 grants).
Who are Gulf Power Foundationinc's largest grantees?
Gulf Power Foundationinc's largest 2021 grantees include Hsu Educational Foundation ($210,000), Florida State Parks Foundation ($145,000) and Pensacola Habitat for Humanity ($100,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Gulf Power Foundationinc fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. Its grant restrictions identify charitable, human-needs, community-vitality, civic, education, and environmental stewardship as eligible purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gulf Power Foundationinc?
The filing says organizations were required to complete grant applications, including a copy of Form 990-PF if applicable. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Gulf Power Foundationinc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Gulf Power Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $206K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gulf Power Foundationinc's EIN?
Gulf Power Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2817740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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