Porter Family Foundation Inc
Porter Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Winter Haven, Florida. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $124,613 to charitable organizations, including recipients in North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. The foundation states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Porter Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Porter Family Foundation Inc gave $125K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state North Carolina. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,613
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,923
- -33.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,300
- Total assets
- $2,038,500
- -8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (40% 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 Porter Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3500 Crystal Beach Road, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 224-4355
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Porter Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Endeavor - PayPal ($50K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 54 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was North Carolina 40%, Florida 33%, and Georgia 26%. The filing also lists Texas and California at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Porter Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2022) to $168K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Endeavor - PayPal Wake Forest, NC | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| All Saints Academy (Asa) Winter Haven, FL | Charitable Purposes | $24,183 |
| Atlanta Botanical Gardens Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purposes | $13,800 |
| Alexander Tharpe Fund Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purposes | $12,500 |
| Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven, FL | Charitable Purposes | $5,941 |
| Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purposes | $3,760 |
| Eagle Lake Ball Park Eagle Lake, FL | Charitable Purposes | $3,370 |
| Aawli - Wedgworth Leadership Institute Gainesville, FL | Charitable Purposes | $2,800 |
| QGV Heart - Winter Haven Winter Haven, FL | Charitable Purposes | $2,600 |
| Ridge Art Association Winter Haven, FL | Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,038,500 | $82,763 | $131,204 | $124,613 | 18 | $124,613 | $76,172 | $107,252 |
| 2023 | $2,228,836 | $88,850 | $173,650 | $167,665 | 16 | $167,665 | $82,865 | $111,442 |
| 2022 | $2,464,616 | $18,782 | $128,581 | $120,409 | 20 | $120,409 | $10,510 | $137,368 |
| 2021 | $3,000,004 | $3,000,004 | — | — | — | — | $4 | $4,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Porter Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $107K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a hospital, a furniture bank, a children’s healthcare organization, a school, and arts and botanical garden organizations. Winter Haven Hospital describes its mission as improving community health through high-quality, compassionate care. Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta says it provides essential household furniture to people and families moving out of homelessness, battling HIV/AIDS, or fleeing domestic violence. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta describes its mission as making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $124,613. Grants ranged from $31 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,300. Among its largest reported grants were $50,000 to Endeavor - PayPal in Wake Forest, North Carolina; $24,183 to All Saints Academy in Winter Haven, Florida; $13,800 to Atlanta Botanical Gardens; and $12,500 to Alexander Tharpe Fund, both in Atlanta, Georgia. Other recipients included Winter Haven Hospital ($5,941), Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta ($3,760), and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ($250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists April R. Porter as president, Kyle G. Porter as treasurer, and Carol Roe as director.
Porter Family Foundation Inc is led by April R. Porter, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
April R. Porter
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Roe
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle G. Porter
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Porter Family Foundation Inc
How much does Porter Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Porter Family Foundation Inc gave $125K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $168K across 16 grants.
What is Porter Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Porter Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,300, and its average grant was $6,923, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Porter Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Porter Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Porter Family Foundation Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and Georgia (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winter Haven, FL (5 grants) and Atlanta, GA (5 grants).
Who are Porter Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Porter Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Endeavor - PayPal ($50,000), All Saints Academy (Asa) ($24,183) and Atlanta Botanical Gardens ($13,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Porter Family Foundation Inc?
Porter Family Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Porter Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a hospital, a furniture bank, a children’s healthcare organization, a school, and arts and botanical garden organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Porter Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Porter Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Porter Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3974896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Porter Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Porter Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/porter-family-foundation-inc-morg_4bb333b4d2a6437488a9510870e89d77
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