I Could Do Great Things Foundation
The I Could Do Great Things Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in Delaware in 2010 and based in Boca Raton, Florida. The foundation supports individuals, businesses, and community organizations with innovative ideas and concrete plans to address important problems and create positive change in their communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-31.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+16.7% YoY
Grant Count
22
-4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
+22.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on helping people turn good ideas into great reality by encouraging and supporting inspiring people and exciting projects. The foundation operates from the belief that one idea, one project, or one person can change the world in a positive way.
Primary funding priorities include:
- Education
- Community initiatives
- Jewish causes
The foundation is open to supporting many different philanthropic endeavors beyond these priorities, provided they have a charitable purpose and offer a fresh approach. The foundation does not provide funding for organizational overhead or business ventures intended to make profits for owners.
Grantmaking
Applicants can be individuals, businesses, or community organizations. To be considered, applicants must:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations and initiatives across multiple states, with particular activity in:
- Delaware
- Florida
- New York
The foundation also funds projects in numerous other states including Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,055,085 | 2024 |
| Total Assets | $2,981,962 | 2023 |
| Total Giving | $1,292,000 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,326,349 | 2024 |
| Total Revenue | $466,223 | 2024 |
| Investment Income | $89,305 | 2024 |
The foundation has no paid employees; leadership operates on a voluntary basis.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,055,085 | $2,981,962 | $3,668,572 |
| Revenue | $466,223 | $457,476 | $586,055 |
| Expenses | $1,326,349 | $1,167,086 | $1,815,628 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,292,000 | $1,109,184 | $1,759,746 |
| Net Investment Income | $433,624 | $412,336 | $532,128 |
| Distributable Amount | $171,802 | $197,103 | $252,566 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from I Could Do Great Things Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stuart M. Grant — Director, President, and Treasurer (serves voluntarily without compensation)
Suzanne B. Grant — Director and Vice President (serves voluntarily without compensation)
Stuart Grant is an acclaimed attorney and entrepreneur. Suzanne Grant is an accomplished businessperson, Broadway producer, and philanthropist.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STUART M GRANT | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE B GRANT | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship:**
Now Open: Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship - Hispanic OutlookThe foundation established the Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship in 2015 to honor the memory of former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. The scholarship recognizes college-bound high school seniors from Delaware who embody qualities of leadership, community, civility, respect, and a strong moral compass. The foundation continues to accept applications for this scholarship program.
I Could Do Great Things Foundation**Grant Center for American Jewish Experience:**
In 2019, Tulane University received a transformational gift from the foundation to establish the Stuart and Suzanne Grant Center for American Jewish Experience.
**Equine Education & Internships:**
The foundation supports equine education and internship initiatives.
**Chicago Job Creators Grant:**
The foundation has supported the Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant program through Founders First CDC.
[Press Release] 2023 Chicago Job Creators Grant Announcement - FoundersSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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