Second Chance Foundation

NAPLES, FL EIN: 59-2708392 Website

Second Chance Foundation is a private foundation established in 1986 and based in Naples, Florida. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and functions as an independent grantmaking foundation.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.7M

+11.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$288K

-36.8% YoY

Grant Count

+12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$32K

-43.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Second Chance Foundation reported a distributable amount of $507K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary program is a Grants to Individuals Program that provides scholarships primarily to residents of Florida.

Grantmaking

Second Chance Foundation is an active grantmaker with recent grant activity across multiple states:

Grant Range

is approximately $241, though recent grants indicate larger awards in the $25,000-$50,000 range.

Average Grant

is approximately $241, though recent grants indicate larger awards in the $25,000-$50,000 range.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects primarily in Florida and Wisconsin, with specific activity in Naples, Fort Myers, Milwaukee, and Madison.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $1.3M (63%)

Wisconsin $652K (32%)

North Carolina $100K (5%)

States

Florida North Carolina Wisconsin

Cities

CedarburgDelafieldFort MyersFt MyersGreen BayHendersonvilleMadisonMilwaukeeMukwonagoNaplesOconomowocPewaukeeWalesWaukeshaWauwatosaWest Allis

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $10,724,864
Total Revenue: $670,286
Total Expenses: $476,652
Number of Employees: 0

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $9,654,657
Total Revenue: $436,136
Total Expenses: $624,815

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,724,864	$9,654,657	$8,734,946
Revenue	$670,286	$436,136	$103,993
Expenses	$476,652	$624,815	$615,860
Qualifying Distributions	$287,500	$595,000	$580,338
Net Investment Income	$449,385	$389,290	$187,474
Distributable Amount	$507,134	$456,175	$481,141

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

53 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Foundation of Hendersonville ($100,000), Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc ($50,000), Journey 21 ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Laces of Love Naples, FL	Shoes for Children where its needed most	$7,500
Community Foundation of Hendersonville Hendersonville, NC	Hurricane Relief	$100,000
Create Wisconsin Madison, WI	Collaborative non profit Where its needed most	$25,000
Lee Health Foundation Ft Myers, FL	Kids Minds Matter where needed most	$15,000
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inc Milwaukee, WI	Support for Patient programs	$15,000
Life Navigators Wauwatosa, WI	Support for programming	$15,000
Friends of Oconomowoc Parks Trails Oconomowoc, WI	Support for proamming	$10,000
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc Milwaukee, WI	Youth travelling violin program	$50,000
Journey 21 Oconomowoc, WI	Cafeteria programming	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Bruce D. Conley – Trustee, dedicating 20 hours per week with annual compensation of $90,000

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bruce D Conley	Trustee	20	$90,000

Contact Information

Address: 5085 Seahorse Ave, Naples, FL 34103-2411

Phone: 239-821-9100

EIN: 59-2708392

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Second Chance Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary program is a Grants to Individuals Program that provides scholarships primarily to residents of Florida.

How do I apply for a grant from Second Chance Foundation?

Second Chance Foundation is an active grantmaker with recent grant activity across multiple states: **Recent Grants (2024):** • Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra: $50,000 (Youth Travelling Violin Program) • Journey 21: $50,000 (Cafeteria Programming) • Create Wisconsin: $25,000 (Collaborative Non Profit Where Its Needed Most) • Additional grants made in 2024 (7 total grants awarded) **Grant Activity:** The foundation made approximately 8 grants in 2024 with total annual grants of approximately…

Where does Second Chance Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds projects primarily in Florida and Wisconsin, with specific activity in Naples, Fort Myers, Milwaukee, and Madison.

What size grants does Second Chance Foundation award?

In 2024, Second Chance Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $288K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Second Chance Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Second Chance Foundation reported a distributable amount of $507K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.