Suncoast Credit Union Foundation
The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation is a public charity based in Tampa, Florida. Founded by Suncoast Credit Union, it supports initiatives benefiting children and families, including education, health, and emotional well-being programs.
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation at a glance
In short: Suncoast Credit Union Foundation gave $6.0M across 162 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Florida. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,021,978
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 162
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,173
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $11,941,588
- +15.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (35 of 161, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Suncoast Credit Union Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation accepts grant applications through an online application process. Its Grants Committee meets six times per year to evaluate and recommend funding for qualified applications.
- Review Cycle
- The listed application deadlines are December 1, February 1, April 1, June 1, August 1, and October 1.
- Deadline
- The listed application deadlines are December 1, February 1, April 1, June 1, August 1, and October 1.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 11904, Tampa, FL 33680-1904
Phone: (800) 999-5887
Website: https://suncoast.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant Program
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Suncoast Scholars: College Scholarships - Broward County Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Suncoast Scholars: College Scholarships - Charlotte County Grant
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation
Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Suncoast Credit Union Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hillsborough Education Foundation ($348K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($95,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
714 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 602 grants of 714 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s grant application criteria require eligible organizations to be located within counties served by Suncoast Credit Union. Its scholarship information lists eligible counties including Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Dixie, Gilchrist, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and Sumter.
In filing year 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 6% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 162 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Suncoast Credit Union Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 35 of 161 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2021) to $7.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 162 grants totaling $6.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Education Foundation Tempe, AZ | Community Support & Engagement | $348,000 |
| Pasco Education Foundation Naples, FL | Safety & Resilience | $311,500 |
| The School District of Lee County Sumterville, FL | Community Support & Engagement | $302,600 |
| Hillsborough County Public Schools Palmetto, FL | School & Student Support | $257,500 |
| The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Tampa, FL | Safety & Resilience | $242,500 |
| Champions for Learning Tampa, FL | School & Student Support | $220,000 |
| Lee Memorial Health Systems Foundation Tampa, FL | School & Student Support | $213,972 |
| Consortium of Florida Education Foundations Inc Stpetersburg, FL | School & Student Support | $194,675 |
| Hernando County Education Foundation Naples, FL | School & Student Support | $186,000 |
| Citrus County Education Foundation Tampa, FL | Community Support & Engagement | $161,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation’s website says it has contributed more than $61 million since its inception, including more than $3.5 million in scholarships.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,941,588 | $7,675,008 | $6,381,661 | $6,021,978 | 162 | $374,459 |
| 2024 | $10,343,319 | $5,861,938 | $7,008,833 | $6,976,762 | 172 | $385,678 |
| 2023 | $11,156,562 | $5,703,017 | $4,518,475 | $4,227,236 | 154 | $302,588 |
| 2022 | $9,626,810 | $5,210,276 | $4,314,398 | $4,055,539 | 124 | $139,124 |
| 2021 | $9,353,837 | $4,962,379 | $3,628,338 | $3,381,501 | 102 | $248,341 |
| 2020 | $7,779,517 | $4,346,628 | $3,713,759 | $3,627,050 | 121 | $170,129 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to promote the education, health, and emotional well-being of children in its communities. Its stated areas of support include scholarships and contributions to public schools, medical research and development, family support organizations, and other charitable programs that directly benefit children.
Its 2025 grants included support for education foundations, public schools, and other community organizations. For example, the Hillsborough Education Foundation says its mission is to ensure every student in Hillsborough County receives an outstanding public education. The Pasco Education Foundation says it advances student achievement and invests community resources to enrich educational opportunities. The Skills Center says it uses athletics to support academic achievement, character, health, and fitness for young people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 162 grants totaling $6,021,978. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $348,000, with a median of $15,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $348,000 to Hillsborough Education Foundation, $311,500 to Pasco Education Foundation, $302,600 to The School District of Lee County, and $257,500 to Hillsborough County Public Schools. Other large awards included $242,500 to The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, $220,000 to Champions for Learning, and $213,972 to Lee Memorial Health Systems Foundation.
The Foundation’s website says grant requests must align with its mission, identify specific goals and measurable results, and demonstrate the ability to meet needs. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), have existed for at least two years, comply with applicable anti-discrimination laws, and be located within counties served by Suncoast Credit Union. The Foundation does not fund endowment campaigns, individuals or individual projects, religious organizations, political causes or candidates, or debt reduction. It requires renewal applicants to report how prior grant funds were used; site visits may also be conducted.
The Foundation also offers Suncoast Scholars scholarships for eligible high school seniors in counties served by the credit union. Current listed county opportunities include Charlotte and Citrus County awards of $2,000 per scholarship. These are scholarships for students, rather than grants for outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bob Jones and Jounice L Nealy-Brown as trustees, Gary Gresham as chair, Andrea L Falvey as trustee, and Jeff Kunberger as executive director.
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation is led by Jeff Kunberger, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff Kunberger
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
38 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Gresham
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea L. Falvey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jounice L. Nealy-Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Jones
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Zamir Ode (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kourtney Berry (2023–2024) — Executive Director of Foundations & Youth Outrea
- Former: Bob Hyde (2024) — Vice President Community Impact
- Former: Cindy Helton (2020–2022) — Executive Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Suncoast Credit Union Foundation
How much does Suncoast Credit Union Foundation give each year?
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation gave $6.0M across 162 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.0M across 172 grants.
What is Suncoast Credit Union Foundation's typical grant size?
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $37,173, across 162 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Suncoast Credit Union Foundation give grants?
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (42 grants), Fort Myers, FL (14 grants), Naples, FL (10 grants) and St Petersburg, FL (8 grants).
Does Suncoast Credit Union Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 162 grants with a stated purpose on Suncoast Credit Union Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "School & Student Support" (64 grants), "Community Support & Engagement" (53 grants) and "Health & Well-Being" (19 grants).
Who are Suncoast Credit Union Foundation's largest grantees?
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hillsborough Education Foundation ($348,000), Pasco Education Foundation ($311,500) and The School District of Lee County ($302,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($95,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Suncoast Credit Union Foundation?
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.7M.
What does Suncoast Credit Union Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to promote the education, health, and emotional well-being of children in its communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation?
The Foundation accepts grant applications through an online application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Suncoast Credit Union Foundation's EIN?
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3037324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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