Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc
Phoenix Foundation of Central is a private foundation based in Merritt Island, Florida. It supports young people pursuing educational goals through scholarships and funds performing-arts education through its Morning Glow program.
Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc at a glance
In short: Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc gave $311K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $310,819
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,026
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $412,743
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (75% 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 Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida 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. Separately, its website describes application processes for student scholarships and Morning Glow teacher grants. Teacher grant applications are submitted through online school applications; the website says awards may be used for curriculum supplements, uniforms, construction materials, or other needs identified by teachers, but not for teachers’ continuing education or consumable materials.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists Morning Glow applications as open August 3 through September 4; that window has passed as of September 28, 2026. The scholarship page says applications open January 1, but does not provide a closing date in the available information.
- Deadline
- The website lists Morning Glow applications as open August 3 through September 4; that window has passed as of…
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 541868, Merritt Island, FL 32954-1868
Phone: (321) 720-7323
Website: https://phoenixfoundationcfl.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Ocps ($180K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 154 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Merritt Island, Florida. Its website describes its scholarships as national: applicants do not have to live in Florida and may attend a college or university anywhere in the United States. In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida; the next largest state shares were California (5%), Georgia (4%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
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 $239K (2021) to $354K (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Ocps Orlando, FL | GRANT | $180,000 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Scholarship | $15,500 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA | Scholarship | $11,500 |
| Ottowa University Arizona Surprise, AZ | Scholarship | $9,069 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| New England Conservatory Boston, MA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| New York University New York, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $412,743 | $400,022 | $407,364 | $310,819 | 31 | $344,851 | $21 | — |
| 2023 | $418,191 | $400,025 | $398,669 | $306,232 | 32 | $398,669 | $25 | — |
| 2022 | $415,928 | $400,034 | $437,141 | $353,561 | 31 | $437,141 | $34 | — |
| 2021 | $453,126 | $400,035 | $331,117 | $238,947 | 21 | $266,621 | $35 | — |
| 2020 | $382,929 | $400,078 | $422,867 | $348,273 | 39 | — | $3 | $348,273 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to afford young people the opportunity to recreate themselves while pursuing educational goals, providing funds to enhance and supplement education. Its website describes scholarships for students pursuing four-year bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The three scholarship opportunities are for students pursuing performing arts, students active in an organization supporting LGBTQ+ causes, and students who have lost one or both parents. Each scholarship is listed as available for up to $15,000.
Through Morning Glow, the foundation says it provides grants to supplement and enhance performing-arts programs. Its website describes grants for music, dance, and theater teachers in Orange County, Florida, and a past partnership supporting a free summer theater program for students in Brevard County.
Among the 2024 recipients, Savannah College of Art and Design received $11,500; the college describes its mission as preparing talented students for creative professions. New York University, which received $5,000, describes its primary missions as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. St. Francis College, also a $5,000 recipient, describes itself as an independent coeducational institution of higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $310,819. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $180,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest grant was $180,000 to Foundation for OCPS, recorded with the purpose “GRANT.” The foundation’s website says Morning Glow awards are handled through Foundation for OCPS.
Other large 2024 awards included scholarships of $16,000 to Florida State University, $15,500 to the University of Florida, $11,500 to Savannah College of Art and Design, and $9,069 to Ottawa University Arizona. The filing also lists scholarship awards to Stanford University ($8,500), the University of North Texas ($7,500), New England Conservatory ($6,000), and the University of North Florida ($5,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick A. Tubbs as president, Carla Smith as CFO, and Lawrence Blunk as COO. The foundation’s website says Patrick Tubbs established the foundation.
Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc is led by Patrick A. Tubbs, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick A. Tubbs
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carla Smith
CFO
On filings since 2020
$61K (2020) → $63K (2024)
Lawrence Blunk
COO
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $63K, to Carla Smith (CFO).
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc
How much does Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc give each year?
Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc gave $311K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $306K across 32 grants.
What is Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc's typical grant size?
Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $10,026, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc give grants?
Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc gives mostly in Florida: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants), Jacksonville, FL (2 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (29 grants).
Who are Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc's largest grantees?
Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation for Ocps ($180,000), Florida State University ($16,000) and University of Florida ($15,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc?
Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc reported $413K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $400K.
What does Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to afford young people the opportunity to recreate themselves while pursuing educational goals, providing funds to enhance and supplement education. Its website describes scholarships for students pursuing four-year bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida 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 Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc's EIN?
Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5052678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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