Orange County School Readiness

Random Tuesday Inc

Madison, CT

English Speaking Union of the United

New York, NY

To utilize english as a catalyst to foster global understanding and good will by providing educational opportunities and cultural exchange for students, educators, and recent immigrants.in a shrinking world dominated by dollars and digits, unprecedented numbers of displaced persons, the esu believes in building a better world through the english language and international exchange. We work to inspire common bonds, person-to-person, one conversation, one presentation and one exchange at a time. By promoting creative and confident civil discourse, we enable participants to rise to their potential as individuals, thrive as global citizens, and join worldwide in pursuing conditions for peace.

Violet & Harold Jaeke Foundation Inc

Winter Park, FL

The foundation supports education, health care, scientific research, arts, faith formation, and community services, with most 2025 funding going to Florida and additional grants in Wisconsin, Georgia, Colorado, and Illinois. Its 30 grants in 2025 ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc

Winter Park, FL

The Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation supports human services, education, health care, nonprofit leadership, and limited arts projects that help people in need or strengthen Central Florida nonprofits. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $50,000, often as challenge or matching grants, and focus on organizations headquartered in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, or Lake counties, Florida. Applications are by invitation; eligible organizations may send a letter of inquiry.

James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc

Orlando, FL

The fund supports a range of charitable organizations, including health, religious, and life-related causes, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Florida recipients. Grants ranged from $150 to $63,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Big Nova Foundation

Sanford, FL

BIG NOVA Foundation funds wildlife conservation, patient support and research—especially pediatric cancer—and community services for people in need, primarily through 501(c)(3) organizations in Central Florida. Its 2024 grants ranged from $4,000 to $1 million, with a median of $20,000. Its filing says it funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website describes application opportunities for aligned organizations.

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce development, local economic development and recovery, disaster resilience, conservation, and economic opportunity in communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. It reports more than $30 million in annual charitable grants; awards vary widely, with a 2024 median of $25,000, and applications of $20,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their local Foundation representative before applying.

Universal Orlando Foundation Inc

Orlando, FL

Universal Orlando Foundation supports education, children, families, basic needs, arts and culture, and services for children with life-threatening illnesses or disabilities, primarily in Central Florida. In 2024, grants ranged from $6,250 to $385,389, with a median of $40,500. Its online donation request program accepts eligible Florida nonprofits’ applications for theme park tickets; apply at least 60 days before the event.

Thomas P and Patricia a O'Donnell

Chicago, IL

The foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas such as public safety, food assistance, education, family support, housing, and youth suicide prevention. In 2025, it made 49 grants totaling $303,500, ranging from $1,000 to $27,500, with most funding going to organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, Florida, and Arizona. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Lee Foundation

Orlando, FL

The Lee Foundation supports charitable activities across varied fields, with a major effort in Central Florida; nearly all 2025 grant dollars went to Florida recipients. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. It accepts requests by letter describing the purpose and the applicant’s 501(c)(3) status; the annual deadline is January 31.

Westgate Foundation Inc

Orlando, FL

Westgate Foundation funds family stability, support for active military members and veterans, and workforce readiness, including related services such as hunger relief, housing, and crisis support. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $40,000, with a median of $20,000, and were concentrated in Florida, with awards also made in several other states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

The Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation funds education and childcare, youth and family services, mental health, homelessness, and related charitable work, primarily in Florida, with some grants elsewhere. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,555,000, with a median of $25,000. It supports preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.