I Could Do Great Things Foundation
I Could Do Great Things Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida, that supports people and organizations with charitable ideas and concrete plans to put them into action. It invites applications for fresh approaches to community problems and prioritizes education, community, and Jewish causes.
I Could Do Great Things Foundation at a glance
In short: I Could Do Great Things Foundation gave $1.3M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Delaware. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,292,000
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,727
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $2,055,085
- -31.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to I Could Do Great Things Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Stuart M Grant
Mailing address: 6501 Park Of Commerce Blvd Ste 237, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Phone: (302) 397-8187
Email: info@icoulddogreatthings.org
Website: https://icoulddogreatthings.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from I Could Do Great Things Foundation
Who I Could Do Great Things Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Delaware Hillel ($333K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 153 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Boca Raton, Florida. In 2024, recipients in Delaware received 50% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, DC (14%), Florida (13%), Illinois (8%), and Louisiana (8%). These shares describe the distribution of 2024 grant dollars by recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is I Could Do Great Things Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 752% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $483K (2020) to $1.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware Hillel Newark, DE | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $333,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Delaware Wilmington, DE | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $302,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $140,000 |
| Secure Community Network Chicago, IL | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $100,000 |
| The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Washington, DC | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $100,000 |
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $100,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $75,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $18,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom Coconut Creek, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $18,000 |
Ready to take the next step with I Could Do Great Things Foundation?
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 | $2,055,085 | $466,223 | $1,326,349 | $1,292,000 | 22 | $1,292,000 | $433,624 | $171,802 |
| 2023 | $2,981,962 | $457,476 | $1,167,086 | $1,107,184 | 23 | $1,109,184 | $412,336 | $197,103 |
| 2022 | $3,668,572 | $586,055 | $1,815,628 | $1,740,654 | 24 | $1,759,746 | $532,128 | $252,566 |
| 2021 | $4,892,541 | $828,859 | $768,573 | $703,075 | 35 | $703,075 | $772,541 | $332,642 |
| 2020 | $4,832,255 | $225,600 | $538,806 | $483,176 | 49 | — | $172,843 | $279,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, I Could Do Great Things Foundation reported a distributable amount of $172K 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 stated aim is to help people turn good ideas into reality by encouraging and supporting inspiring people and projects. Its funding priorities are education, community, and Jewish causes, though it is open to other philanthropic endeavors that meet its charitable-purpose and fresh-approach criteria.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Jewish Federation of Delaware describes its mission as mobilizing the Jewish community to address issues, meet needs, and build an agenda for the future. Secure Community Network says it works to create a comprehensive security shield for the Jewish community through activities including information sharing, security support, training, and incident response. American Israel Education Foundation describes support for educational programs including Middle East research, materials, and conferences. Other 2024 recipients included Cleveland Clinic Foundation, which describes its mission as caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve, and Odyssey Charter School, which says it partners with families and the community to help children reach their potential.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $1,292,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $333,000, with a median of $13,000. The largest awards included $333,000 to University of Delaware Hillel, $302,000 to Jewish Federation of Delaware, $140,000 to Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, and $100,000 each to Secure Community Network, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and Tulane University. The stated purpose for these grants was to support each recipient’s mission.
The foundation’s website describes a “minimum of red tape” application and asks applicants to explain their idea, its beneficiaries, and their concrete plan. Its online instructions request an IRS tax-exempt letter and at least two recommendation letters. The 2024 filing’s application instructions call for written materials that include applicant background, academic and professional history, training plans, post-program plans and commitments, references, and other relevant documentation. The filing also states that awards have no restrictions. How to apply: The foundation accepts applications without a deadline. Applicants can submit a written application; the website also offers an application to download and return by email or mail. Deadline: None.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stuart M. Grant as director, president, and treasurer, and Suzanne B. Grant as director and vice president. The foundation describes Suzanne Grant as a businessperson, Broadway producer, and philanthropist, and Stuart Grant as an attorney, entrepreneur, investor, sportsman, and philanthropist.
I Could Do Great Things Foundation is led by Stuart M. Grant, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stuart M. Grant
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne B. Grant
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 I Could Do Great Things Foundation
How much does I Could Do Great Things Foundation give each year?
I Could Do Great Things Foundation gave $1.3M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 23 grants.
What is I Could Do Great Things Foundation's typical grant size?
I Could Do Great Things Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $58,727, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from I Could Do Great Things Foundation that year got $33K on average.
Where does I Could Do Great Things Foundation give grants?
I Could Do Great Things Foundation gives mostly in Delaware: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Newark, DE (2 grants) and Wilmington, DE (2 grants).
Does I Could Do Great Things Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on I Could Do Great Things Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Organization." (21 grants).
Who are I Could Do Great Things Foundation's largest grantees?
I Could Do Great Things Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Delaware Hillel ($333,000), Jewish Federation of Delaware ($302,000) and Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County ($140,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is I Could Do Great Things Foundation?
I Could Do Great Things Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does I Could Do Great Things Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to help people turn good ideas into reality by encouraging and supporting inspiring people and projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from I Could Do Great Things Foundation?
I Could Do Great Things Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check icoulddogreatthings.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is I Could Do Great Things Foundation's EIN?
I Could Do Great Things Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1950767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in I Could Do Great Things Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Florida
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
The Federation funds Jewish life and identity, antisemitism response, crisis relief, human services, and justice and inclusion, with work in the Bay Area, Israel, and beyond. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,050 to $2,405,915, with a median of $22,750. It frequently issues requests for proposals and welcomes inquiries about new Bay Area programs; no current organization grant opportunities were listed.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
1,032
Total Given
$94.5M
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc
Venice, FL
Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds arts and culture, civic and economic development, education, the environment, health and human services, and disaster response, with grants generally serving Sarasota and Charlotte counties, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,101,739, with a median of $16,251; Community Grants are capped at $25,000 per nonprofit per fiscal year. It accepts letters of inquiry for Community Grants; Catalytic and Initiative Grants are by invitation.
Assets
$533.7M
Grants
651
Total Given
$45.0M
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Early Learning Coalition of Broward funds child care reimbursement and early-learning providers, including programs supporting child care and preschool, primarily in Broward County, Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,127 to $3,994,863, with a median of $158,921. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.9M
Grants
636
Total Given
$152.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). I Could Do Great Things Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/i-could-do-great-things-foundation-morg_bb75e8faf1a94e81863e286c13273589
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_271950767_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{I Could Do Great Things Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/i-could-do-great-things-foundation-morg_bb75e8faf1a94e81863e286c13273589},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-11. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from I Could Do Great Things Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
I Could Do Great Things Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?