Sweetbay Foundation
Sweetbay Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Petersburg, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $204K. Net investment income was $381K.
Sweetbay Foundation at a glance
In short: Sweetbay Foundation gave $204K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $204K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $203,500
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $203,500
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $203,500
- Total assets
- $3,770,188
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sweetbay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missouri Alliance for Animals ($204K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2023) to $204K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Alliance for Animals St. Louis, MO | Education | $203,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,770,188 | $463,255 | $240,798 | $203,500 | 1 | $380,859 |
| 2024 | $3,544,374 | $310,932 | $231,977 | $195,000 | 1 | $228,159 |
| 2023 | $3,457,440 | $368,836 | $217,096 | $190,000 | 1 | $344,480 |
| 2022 | $3,298,778 | $-5,647 | $39,797 | — | — | $78,486 |
| 2021 | $3,344,221 | $108,344 | $31,890 | — | — | $97,761 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sweetbay Foundation is led by Joli Anne Laughlin, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joli Anne Laughlin
Chair
Chairman & T → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David W. Siddons (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sweetbay Foundation
How much does Sweetbay Foundation give each year?
Sweetbay Foundation gave $204K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $195K across 1 grant.
How large is Sweetbay Foundation?
Sweetbay Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $463K.
Where does Sweetbay Foundation operate?
Sweetbay Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Sweetbay Foundation's EIN?
Sweetbay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2518349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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