Palmer Foundation Inc
Palmer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ocala, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists 25 grants totaling $208,250, primarily to organizations in Florida and also to organizations in Georgia.
Palmer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Palmer Foundation Inc gave $208K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $208,250
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,330
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $3,748,768
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Palmer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2428 Se 19Th Circle, Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (352) 237-6145
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Palmer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brothers Keeper ($25K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 7% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Palmer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $208K (2024) to $270K (2021). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brothers Keeper Ocala, FL | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Emergency Services Ocala, FL | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Marion County Sexual Assult Center Ocala, FL | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Open Arms Ocala, FL | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| CASA Marion Ocala, FL | General Fund | $11,000 |
| Arnette House Ocala, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Marion Cty Ocala, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Marion Senior Services Ocala, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| United Way of Marion County Ocala, FL | General Fund | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,748,768 | $263,155 | $250,742 | $208,250 | 25 | $208,250 | $96,519 |
| 2024 | $3,736,602 | $330,690 | $247,273 | $207,650 | 26 | $207,720 | $93,765 |
| 2023 | $3,654,036 | $166,963 | $279,804 | $237,025 | 24 | $239,701 | $83,010 |
| 2022 | $3,768,397 | $128,521 | $280,907 | $244,000 | 24 | $244,248 | $86,719 |
| 2021 | $3,920,039 | $288,449 | $317,758 | $269,500 | 27 | $272,551 | $80,961 |
| 2020 | $3,950,833 | $82,248 | $307,887 | $260,000 | 26 | — | $80,381 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for charitable organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Interfaith Emergency Services says it exists to minister to people in crisis. Arnette House says it provides programs to strengthen youth and families, and Marion Senior Services says it assists elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged Marion County residents with maintaining independent living.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $208,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,250. Among the largest grants were $25,000 each to Brothers Keeper and Interfaith Emergency Services; $20,000 to Marion County Sexual Assault Center; and $15,000 each to Open Arms and the Salvation Army. Other listed grants included $11,000 to CASA Marion; $10,000 each to Arnette House, Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, and Marion Senior Services; and $7,500 to United Way of Marion County.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Brothers Keeper describes itself as a men’s homeless shelter providing basic needs and support services. The Pearl Project says it provides trauma-informed education and support for foster and adoptive caregivers and professionals. Marion County Children’s Alliance says its mission is to improve the lives of Marion County children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan P Klein as President/Director, Margaret P Parks as Secretary/Treasurer/Director, and Jessica W McCune and Gregory C Harrell as directors.
Palmer Foundation Inc is led by Susan P. Klein, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan P. Klein
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret P. Parks
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica W. McCune
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory C. Harrell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christine Wissinger (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Palmer Foundation Inc
How much does Palmer Foundation Inc give each year?
Palmer Foundation Inc gave $208K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $208K across 26 grants.
What is Palmer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Palmer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $8,330, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Palmer Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Palmer Foundation Inc give grants?
Palmer Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ocala, FL (23 grants).
Does Palmer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Palmer Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Palmer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Palmer Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Brothers Keeper ($25,000), Interfaith Emergency Services ($25,000) and Marion County Sexual Assult Center ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Palmer Foundation Inc?
Palmer Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $263K.
What does Palmer Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for charitable organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Interfaith Emergency Services says it exists to minister to people in crisis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Palmer Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
What is Palmer Foundation Inc's EIN?
Palmer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2326557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Palmer Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Palmer Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/palmer-foundation-inc-morg_d0496589490247e29900d00a56a6866d
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