Second Chance Foundation
Second Chance Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and an individual recipient, with awards directed to recipients in Florida and Wisconsin.
Second Chance Foundation at a glance
In short: Second Chance Foundation gave $478K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $477,500
- +66.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,056
- +66.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $11,414,237
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Second Chance Foundation
- 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: 5085 Seahorse Ave Collier, Naples, FL 34103
Phone: (650) 576-8140
Website: https://secondchancefoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Second Chance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Donor Advised Fund ($200K). Together the top 8 received $475K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 55 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 46% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Second Chance Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2020) to $638K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $478K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Donor Advised Fund Naples, FL | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Journey 21 Oconomowoc, WI | Cafeteria programming | $120,000 |
| Hear WI West Allis, WI | Helps infants children and adults with hearing loss by eliminating communication and language barrier through services technology and education. | $50,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation Ft Myers, FL | Kids Minds Matter where needed most | $50,000 |
| Create Wisconsin Madison, WI | Collaborative non profit Where its needed most | $25,000 |
| Blossom IDD Cedarburg, WI | Serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Ozaukee county Wi through guidance and community based experiences. | $15,000 |
| After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inc Milwaukee, WI | Support for Patient programs | $10,000 |
| Laces of Love Naples, FL | Shoes for Children where its needed most | $5,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,414,237 | $407,945 | $665,866 | $477,500 | 9 | $477,500 | $217,417 | $545,509 |
| 2024 | $10,724,864 | $670,286 | $476,652 | $287,500 | 9 | $287,500 | $449,385 | $507,134 |
| 2023 | $9,654,657 | $436,136 | $624,815 | $455,000 | 8 | $595,000 | $389,290 | $456,175 |
| 2022 | $8,734,946 | $103,993 | $615,860 | $424,285 | 15 | $580,338 | $187,474 | $481,141 |
| 2021 | $11,433,577 | $378,399 | $740,057 | $637,500 | 14 | $705,024 | $343,366 | $545,486 |
| 2020 | $10,485,604 | $315,718 | $330,753 | $234,500 | 7 | — | $247,895 | $447,280 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Second Chance Foundation reported a distributable amount of $546K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is available. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, cultural development, hearing-loss services, children’s health, breast cancer patient programs, and children in need of shoes, among other purposes.
Journey 21 describes its mission as providing safe, supportive, and enriching living and learning options for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Create Wisconsin describes its mission as serving and enriching people and communities as Wisconsin’s community cultural development organization. Blossom IDD says it helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities access resources for a full, independent life.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $477,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000.
The largest reported awards included $200,000 to Fidelity Donor Advised Fund for its General Fund; $120,000 to Journey 21 for cafeteria programming; $50,000 each to Hear WI and Lee Health Foundation; and $25,000 to Create Wisconsin. Other listed recipients included Blossom IDD ($15,000), After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inc ($10,000), Laces of Love ($5,000), and an individual recipient ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bruce D Conley is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Second Chance Foundation is led by Bruce D Conley, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce D Conley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $90K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $90K, to Bruce D Conley (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Second Chance Foundation
How much does Second Chance Foundation give each year?
Second Chance Foundation gave $478K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $288K across 9 grants.
What is Second Chance Foundation's typical grant size?
Second Chance Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $53,056, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Second Chance Foundation give grants?
Second Chance Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does Second Chance Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Second Chance Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Second Chance Foundation's largest grantees?
Second Chance Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fidelity Donor Advised Fund ($200,000), Journey 21 ($120,000) and Hear WI ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Second Chance Foundation?
Second Chance Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $478K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $546K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Second Chance Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Second Chance Foundation?
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 Second Chance Foundation's EIN?
Second Chance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2708392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Second Chance Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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