The Batchelor Foundation Inc
The Batchelor Foundation Inc is a Florida private foundation based in Miami Beach that makes grants supporting children, animals, and the natural environment in South Florida. The foundation was established in 1990 by George E. Batchelor, identified on its website as its founder and sole benefactor.
The Batchelor Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Batchelor Foundation Inc gave $24.9M across 326 grants in 2025 (avg $76K), mostly in Florida. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,931,150
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 326
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $76,476
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $409,104,771
- +5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (17 of 326, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Batchelor Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. As of November 15, 2023, new nonprofit requests are by invitation only; nonprofits funded previously may submit one initial Letter of Intent (LOI) through the online grant portal per 365-day grant period. Paper applications are not accepted. After internal LOI review, the foundation notifies organizations by email if they are invited to submit a formal application, which must also be submitted online. Applicants must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charities classified as not private foundations and, according to the application information on the 2023 filing, actively registered with Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to solicit funds in Florida.
- Review Cycle
- LOIs are accepted quarterly: November 15–January 15, February 15–April 15, May 15–July 15, and August 15–October 15. The corresponding LOI notification dates are January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31. Formal application deadlines are in March, June, September, and December, respectively. The foundation says final decisions are usually made within eight weeks of the formal application deadline.
- Deadline
- LOIs are accepted quarterly: November 15–January 15, February 15–April 15, May 15–July 15, and August 15–October 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Anne O Batchelor-Robjohns
Mailing address: 1680 Michigan Avenue Ph1, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 534-5004
Website: https://tbfinc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Batchelor Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pelican Harbor Seabird Sta Inc ($3.6M). Together the top 10 received $10.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,589 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,097 grants of 1,589 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its focus as South Florida. Its application information places highest priority on nonprofits located and providing charitable work in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties; organizations headquartered elsewhere may apply if they serve one or more of those counties. The foundation does not consider grants to international organizations.
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 2% to New York, and 1% to Washington, D.C.; Massachusetts and Nevada each accounted for less than 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 326 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Batchelor Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 326 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $175K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19.2M (2022) to $26.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 326 grants totaling $24.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pelican Harbor Seabird Sta Inc Miami, FL | General Operations & Capital Improvement | $3,603,000 |
| University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Miami, FL | General Operations & Endowment | $2,275,000 |
| The Miami Foundation - Rare Species Miami, FL | Endowment | $2,000,000 |
| Overtown Youth Center Inc Miami, FL | Capital Improvement | $500,000 |
| Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Inc Miami, FL | General Operations | $500,000 |
| Easter Seals South Florida Inc Miami, FL | General Operations | $450,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Implaired Inc Miami, FL | General Operations | $425,000 |
| Chapman Partnership Inc Miami, FL | General Operations & Endowment | $400,000 |
| South Florida PBS Inc Miami, FL | General Operations | $400,000 |
| Audubon of Florida Miami, FL | General Operations | $315,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $409,104,771 | $8,664,040 | $25,775,362 | $24,931,150 | 326 | $25,697,561 | $14,724,313 | $19,408,388 |
| 2024 | $389,691,931 | $52,004,007 | $30,203,000 | $26,775,495 | 318 | $27,449,241 | $17,987,452 | $18,309,021 |
| 2023 | $373,730,719 | $1,025,577 | $26,244,058 | $20,447,205 | 317 | $21,098,292 | $13,587,553 | $17,723,803 |
| 2022 | $358,630,434 | $9,326,509 | $24,455,506 | $19,175,200 | 322 | $19,774,785 | $41,905,021 | $20,057,555 |
| 2021 | $438,439,199 | $36,072,516 | $21,104,362 | $19,218,956 | 306 | — | $27,561,432 | $19,123,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Batchelor Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations promoting children’s health, education, and well-being; animal welfare; and preservation of the natural environment in South Florida. Its stated priorities include programs for children, programs providing animals with shelter, food, or medicine, and work that protects or educates the public about the natural environment. It also gives some consideration to charitable work involving homelessness and veteran services.
Its 2025 recipients illustrate the range of grantees. Pelican Harbor Seabird Station describes its mission as rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick, injured, or orphaned native wildlife. Overtown Youth Center says it works to inspire and empower youth and families through enrichment services. The Frost Science museum says it connects people of all ages and backgrounds with science and technology. Chapman Partnership describes its work as providing programs and services to help residents overcome homelessness and achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
The foundation does not fund direct support for individuals, events, capacity building, administrative expenses, operating deficits, political candidates or campaigns, political or governmental advocacy, or organizations acting as fiscal sponsors. It does not fund organizations that are not tax-exempt 501(c)(3)s or support start-ups. Its website says eligible start-ups must have operated for at least five years and had $50,000 in revenue in each of the five years immediately preceding LOI submission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 326 grants totaling $24,931,150. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $3,603,000, with a median of $25,000. Recent giving was $26,775,495 across 318 grants in 2024 and $20,447,205 across 317 grants in 2023.
The largest listed 2025 grants included $3,603,000 to Pelican Harbor Seabird Station for general operations and capital improvement; $2,275,000 to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for general operations and endowment; and $2,000,000 to The Miami Foundation for an endowment. Other listed grants included $500,000 each to Overtown Youth Center for capital improvement and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science for general operations, and $450,000 to Easter Seals South Florida for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne O. Batchelor-Robjohns as trustee, CEO, chairman, and secretary; Jon Batchelor as trustee and executive vice president; Jack Falk as trustee; Nancy Ansley as treasurer and CFO; and Caridad Velasco as controller.
The Batchelor Foundation Inc is led by Anne O. Batchelor-Robjohns, Trustee, CEO, Chairman & Secretary on every filing since 2021; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne O. Batchelor-Robjohns
Trustee, CEO, Chairman & Secretary
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$222K (2021) → $264K (2025)
Jon Batchelor
Trustee & Executive V President
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$178K (2021) → $212K (2025)
Jack Falk
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caridad Velasco
Controller
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$127K (2021) → $155K (2025)
Nancy Ansley
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$217K (2021) → $259K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $264K, to Anne O Batchelor-Robjohns (Trustee & CEO, Chairman, Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Batchelor Foundation Inc
How much does The Batchelor Foundation Inc give each year?
The Batchelor Foundation Inc gave $24.9M across 326 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26.8M across 318 grants.
What is The Batchelor Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Batchelor Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $76,476, across 326 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Batchelor Foundation Inc that year got $175K on average.
Where does The Batchelor Foundation Inc give grants?
The Batchelor Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (77 grants), W Palm Beach, FL (25 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (25 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (16 grants).
Does The Batchelor Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Batchelor Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (317 of 326) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Improvement" (7 grants).
Who are The Batchelor Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Batchelor Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pelican Harbor Seabird Sta Inc ($3,603,000), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine ($2,275,000) and The Miami Foundation - Rare Species ($2,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Batchelor Foundation Inc?
The Batchelor Foundation Inc reported $409.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Batchelor Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations promoting children’s health, education, and well-being; animal welfare; and preservation of the natural environment in South Florida. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Batchelor Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Batchelor Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Batchelor Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0188171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Batchelor Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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