Ronald D and Carol J Sekura

Private foundation · Grantmaker Key Largo, FL EIN: 84-6886094

Ronald D and Carol J Sekura is a private foundation based in Key Largo, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $18,087 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida and several other states.

Ronald D and Carol J Sekura at a glance

In short: Ronald D and Carol J Sekura gave $18K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$18,087
-34.1% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
18
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,005
-34.1% vs 2023
Median grant
$500
Total assets
$244,500
-36.4% vs 2023
Primary geography
Florida (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Ronald D and Carol J Sekura

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: 24 Dockside Lane 431, Key Largo, FL 33037-5267
Phone: (305) 367-3363

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Ronald D and Carol J Sekura funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Ocean Reef Cultural Inc: $8KOcean Reef Cultural Inc$8KChesapeake Bay Foundation: $2K across 2 grantsChesapeake Bay Foundation$2K · 2 grantsCornell University: $1KCornell University$1KCure Alzheimer's Fund: $1KCure Alzheimer's Fund$1KOcean Reef Foundation: $1KOcean Reef Foundation$1KThe Pennsylvania State University: $1KThe Pennsylvania StateUniversity$1KCoral Restoration Foundation: $500Coral Restoration Foundation$500Farm Share Inc: $500Farm Share Inc$500Mote Marine Foundation Inc: $500Mote Marine Foundation Inc$500Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation: $500Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation$500

The largest 2024 recipient was Ocean Reef Cultural Inc ($8K). Together the top 10 received $16K.

Grant Size Distribution

58 grants across all recorded years

58<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 9% to Maryland, and 6% each to New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

Key LargoTavernierMiamiBarabooEverglades CityHomesteadIthacaMarathonSarasotaUniversity ParkWellesley HillsAnnapolisAuroraDenverCopeland

How Ronald D and Carol J Sekura gives

  • 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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

$0$10K$20K$30K2 grants2020 4 grants2021 16 grants2022 18 grants2023 18 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $773 (2020) to $28K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $18K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ocean Reef Cultural Inc Key Largo, FLTo Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated.$8,000
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MDTo Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated.$1,137
Cornell University Ithaca, NYTo Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated.$1,000
Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MATo Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated.$1,000
Ocean Reef Foundation Key Largo, FLTo Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated.$1,000
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PATo Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated.$1,000
Coral Restoration Foundation Tavernier, FLTo Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated.$500
Farm Share Inc Homestead, FLTo Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated.$500
Mote Marine Foundation Inc Sarasota, FLTo Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated.$500
Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation Key Largo, FLTo Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated.$500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$244,500$12,209$20,587$18,08718$19,337$10,959$15,391
2023$384,677$5,948$31,073$27,43318$29,253$4,128$20,984
2022$101,489$4,189$31,058$27,65816$27,658$4,189$25,494
2021$109,188$14,737$30,479$25,9234$25,923$14,681$27,431
2020$104,329$6,277$3,023$7732—$4,027$25,923

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald D and Carol J Sekura reported a distributable amount of $15K 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 included support for organizations whose stated missions cover a range of activities. For example, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation says its mission is to “Save the Bay”; Mote Marine Foundation says it raises funds for scientific and education programs at Mote Marine Laboratory; and Farm Share says its mission is to alleviate hunger and fight poverty by recovering and distributing nutritious food. The Cleo Institute says it works to educate and empower communities to demand climate action, while the Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation says it supports the Ocean Reef Chapel.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $18,087. Grants ranged from $200 to $8,000, with a median of $500. The largest reported grants included $8,000 to Ocean Reef Cultural Inc. in Key Largo, Florida; $1,137 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Annapolis, Maryland; and $1,000 each to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York; Cure Alzheimer’s Fund in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts; Ocean Reef Foundation in Key Largo; and The Pennsylvania State University in University Park.

Other reported grants included $500 each to Coral Restoration Foundation, Farm Share, Mote Marine Foundation, Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation, Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation, and The Cleo Institute.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Ronald D Sekura as trustee.

Ronald D and Carol J Sekura is led by Ronald D. Sekura, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Ronald D. Sekura

    Trustee

    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 Ronald D and Carol J Sekura

How much does Ronald D and Carol J Sekura give each year?

Ronald D and Carol J Sekura gave $18K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 18 grants.

What is Ronald D and Carol J Sekura's typical grant size?

Ronald D and Carol J Sekura's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,005, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Ronald D and Carol J Sekura give grants?

Ronald D and Carol J Sekura gives mostly in Florida: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (9%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Key Largo, FL (5 grants), Annapolis, MD (2 grants) and Tavernier, FL (2 grants).

Does Ronald D and Carol J Sekura give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Ronald D and Carol J Sekura's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated." (18 grants).

Who are Ronald D and Carol J Sekura's largest grantees?

Ronald D and Carol J Sekura's largest 2024 grantees include Ocean Reef Cultural Inc ($8,000), Chesapeake Bay Foundation ($1,637 across 2 grants) and Cornell University ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Ronald D and Carol J Sekura?

Ronald D and Carol J Sekura reported $245K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Ronald D and Carol J Sekura fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions cover a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Ronald D and Carol J Sekura?

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 Ronald D and Carol J Sekura's EIN?

Ronald D and Carol J Sekura's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6886094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Ronald D and Carol J Sekura 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

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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