Secure Florida's Future Inc
Secure Florida's Future Inc is a Tallahassee, Florida-based organization whose filing type is Form 990 (a public charity). Formed in 2017, it states that its primary exempt purpose is educating Florida citizens about economic competitiveness and job growth opportunities.
Secure Florida's Future Inc at a glance
In short: Secure Florida's Future Inc gave $7.3M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $735K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,350,000
- +4800.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $735,000
- +390.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $325,000
- Total assets
- $1,852,365
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Secure Florida's Future Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 11309, Tallahassee, FL 32302
Phone: (850) 521-1261
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Secure Florida's Future Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Keep Florida Clean Inc ($4.8M). Together the top 10 received $7.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 11 grants of 30 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Secure Florida's Future Inc gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2023) to $7.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $7.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keep Florida Clean Inc Tallahassee, FL | General Support | $4,850,000 |
| Florida Jobs Pac Tallahassee, FL | Political | $450,000 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce Alliance Inc Tallahassee, FL | Political | $400,000 |
| Florida Chamber Pac Tallahassee, FL | Political | $400,000 |
| West Central Florida Chamber Alliance Pac Tallahassee, FL | Political | $350,000 |
| East Central Florida Chamber Alliance Pac Tallahassee, FL | Political | $300,000 |
| Florida Free Enterprise Fund Tallahassee, FL | Political | $200,000 |
| Southeast Florida Chamber Alliance Pac Tallahassee, FL | Political | $200,000 |
| Northeast Florida Chamber Alliance Pac Tallahassee, FL | Political | $100,000 |
| Northwest Florida Chamber Alliance Pac Tallahassee, FL | Political | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,852,365 | $7,637,501 | $7,561,693 | $7,350,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,776,557 | $200,000 | $277,747 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $1,854,304 | $4,525,000 | $3,843,669 | $3,249,500 | 8 |
| 2021 | $1,172,973 | — | $4,561,956 | $3,835,000 | 7 |
| 2020 | $5,734,929 | $9,600,000 | $4,092,735 | $4,000,000 | 4 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to educate Florida citizens about economic competitiveness and job growth opportunities. Its filing says its activities include providing members with information about pro-business candidates and researching candidates and legislative districts using public-opinion research, data analysis, and other tools.
The organization says its assistance may include contributions to other social welfare organizations, political organizations, charitable organizations, and trade associations. Its 2024 grants included support designated as general support and grants designated as political.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $7,350,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100,000 to $4,850,000, with a median of $325,000.
The largest grant was $4,850,000 to KEEP FLORIDA CLEAN INC for general support. Other notable grants included $450,000 to FLORIDA JOBS PAC; $400,000 each to FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ALLIANCE INC and FLORIDA CHAMBER PAC; and $350,000 to WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAMBER ALLIANCE PAC. These grants were listed as political. The remaining listed grants were $300,000 to EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAMBER ALLIANCE PAC, $200,000 each to FLORIDA FREE ENTERPRISE FUND and SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CHAMBER ALLIANCE PAC, and $100,000 each to NORTHEAST FLORIDA CHAMBER ALLIANCE PAC and NORTHWEST FLORIDA CHAMBER ALLIANCE PAC; each was listed as political.
The filing says the organization obtains periodic updates from grantee organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists MARK WILSON as chair, CATHERINE YEUTTER as treasurer, and FRANK C WALKER III as deputy treasurer.
Secure Florida's Future Inc is led by Mark Wilson, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Wilson
Chair
Chair & President → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Yeutter
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank C. Walker III
Deputy Treasurer
Director → Deputy Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Charles Caulkins (2022) — Director
- Former: David Hart (2020–2021) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Nicholas Catroppo (2021) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Alan Holland (2020) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Marian Johnson (2020) — Director & Vice President
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 Secure Florida's Future Inc
How much does Secure Florida's Future Inc give each year?
Secure Florida's Future Inc gave $7.3M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
What is Secure Florida's Future Inc's typical grant size?
Secure Florida's Future Inc's median grant in 2024 was $325,000, and its average grant was $735,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Secure Florida's Future Inc give grants?
Secure Florida's Future Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tallahassee, FL (10 grants).
Does Secure Florida's Future Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Secure Florida's Future Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Political" (9 grants).
Who are Secure Florida's Future Inc's largest grantees?
Secure Florida's Future Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Keep Florida Clean Inc ($4,850,000), Florida Jobs Pac ($450,000) and Florida Chamber of Commerce Alliance Inc ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Secure Florida's Future Inc?
Secure Florida's Future Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.
What does Secure Florida's Future Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to educate Florida citizens about economic competitiveness and job growth opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Secure Florida's Future Inc?
Secure Florida's Future Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Secure Florida's Future Inc's EIN?
Secure Florida's Future Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3058657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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