Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc
Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc is an Orlando, Florida public charity that supports local charities in Central Florida. Its website describes a “Round Up for Charity” program in which restaurant guests can round up their checks to the nearest dollar, with the Woodsby family covering the foundation’s operating costs so that collected funds go to charity.
Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc gave $642K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Florida. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $641,562
- +66.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,351
- +53.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,490
- Total assets
- $110,120
- -35.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website invites organizations to submit a proposal for consideration for a Round Up for Charity month and provides a separate donation-request form. The proposal asks for information such as the charity’s description, 501(c)(3) number, share of expenses, corporate partners, annual events, and social media and email audience. The filing says grant disbursements follow review of solicitation proposals at a meeting of the officers and directors.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1260 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837
Phone: (407) 851-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kids Beating Cancer Inc ($166K). Together the top 10 received $603K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 49 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports local charities throughout Central Florida. In 2024, 96% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 4% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $56K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2020) to $642K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $642K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Beating Cancer Inc Orlando, FL | Medical Research | $165,582 |
| Honor Sanctuary Inc Bradenton, FL | Animal Rescue | $60,000 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids Inc Tarpon Springs, FL | Physical Disabilities | $59,213 |
| Jaysmiles Foundation Inc Orlando, FL | Education Support | $56,744 |
| Gina McReynolds Foundation Inc Apopka, FL | Medical Research | $55,523 |
| Orange County Police Athletic League Orlando, FL | Education | $54,153 |
| Rescue Outreach Mission of Central Florida Inc Sanford, FL | Humantarian | $47,490 |
| Special Olympics Florida Clermont, FL | Intellectual Disabilities | $47,104 |
| Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Central Florida Inc Maitland, FL | Education | $29,252 |
| Grace Medical Home Inc Orlando, FL | Medical Care | $28,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,120 | $707,975 | $774,690 | $641,562 | 13 |
| 2023 | $170,159 | $547,921 | $404,533 | $384,987 | 12 |
| 2022 | $26,400 | $324,760 | $308,251 | $302,423 | 10 |
| 2021 | $9,306 | $117,344 | $228,520 | $214,576 | 9 |
| 2020 | $119,273 | $200,378 | $90,181 | $71,665 | 5 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to make a difference in its community by providing financial support to local charities throughout Central Florida.
Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including medical research and care, education, animal rescue, disability services, and food assistance. For example, Kids Beating Cancer says it provides access to life-saving treatments and advances pediatric research while supporting children and their families. Wheelchairs 4 Kids says it provides wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications, and other equipment at no charge to families of children with physical disabilities. Blessings in a Backpack says it mobilizes communities and resources to provide weekend food to school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $641,562. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $165,582, with a median grant of $47,490.
Notable 2024 grants included $165,582 to Kids Beating Cancer Inc, $60,000 to Honor Sanctuary Inc, $59,213 to Wheelchairs 4 Kids Inc, $56,744 to Jaysmiles Foundation Inc, and $55,523 to Gina McReynolds Foundation Inc. Other awards included $54,153 to Orange County Police Athletic League, $47,490 to Rescue Outreach Mission of Central Florida Inc, and $47,104 to Special Olympics Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald Woodsby as president, Dennis Darmoc as vice president, and Paul Darmoc as CFO.
Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc is led by Ronald Woodsby, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Woodsby
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Darmoc
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Darmoc
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc
How much does Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc give each year?
Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc gave $642K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $385K across 12 grants.
What is Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $47,490, and its average grant was $49,351, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc give grants?
Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (4 grants) and Apopka, FL (3 grants).
Does Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kids Beating Cancer Inc ($165,582), Honor Sanctuary Inc ($60,000) and Wheelchairs 4 Kids Inc ($59,213), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc?
Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc reported $110K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $708K.
What does Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to make a difference in its community by providing financial support to local charities throughout Central Florida. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s website invites organizations to submit a proposal for consideration for a Round Up for Charity month and provides a separate donation-request form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc's EIN?
Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4572027. 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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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