The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc
The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. In 2025, it gave $96,975 through 15 grants to organizations with purposes including cultural heritage preservation, animal rescue, mental health, public safety, LGBTQ community support, health care, conservation, and arts education.
The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc gave $97K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,975
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,465
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $106,392
- +7.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (88% 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 Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Daniel E Ponton and provide a charitable organization’s 501(c)(3) status and a request describing funding needs. The foundation reports no restrictions on awards and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel E Ponton
Mailing address: 211 Peruvian Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 659-6325
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Preservation Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 73 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 11% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $583; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $7K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $49K (2020) to $123K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preservation Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Support for preservation ofarchitectural & culturalheritage of palm beach. | $20,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue West Palm Beach, FL | Funding a Room That Houses Straydogs and Cats. | $14,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | Support for programs relatingto advocacy, education and researchof mental health issues. | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Funding for Educational SCHOLARSHIPS,FINANCIAL Assistance& Crime Watch. | $10,000 |
| Compass Lake Worth, FL | Support for Lgbtqcommunity. | $10,000 |
| The Priory in the USA of the Order of St John Washington, DC | Support for eye care forthe people of east jerusalem, west bankand gaza. | $9,725 |
| Palm Beach Zoo West Palm Beach, FL | Zoo Maintenance, Global Conservationspecies Survival & Habitatpreservation. | $5,000 |
| The Promise Fund Palm Beach, FL | Funding to reduce number of deathsdue to breast & cervical cancer. | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association Palm Beach, FL | Protect Community & Enhancingquality of Life. | $5,000 |
| Red Sneakers for Oakley Palm Beach, FL | Raising Awareness Forfood Allergies. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,392 | $99,500 | $99,138 | $96,975 | 15 | $96,975 | $2,398 |
| 2024 | $98,685 | $100,000 | $89,946 | $89,090 | 17 | $89,090 | $2,104 |
| 2023 | $70,881 | $98,356 | $80,671 | $79,840 | 15 | $79,840 | $1,473 |
| 2022 | $103,446 | $128,250 | $123,631 | $122,800 | 14 | $122,800 | $1,611 |
| 2021 | $61,827 | $62,500 | $53,723 | $52,086 | 12 | $52,086 | $1,090 |
| 2020 | $42,455 | $62,500 | $48,758 | $48,600 | 11 | — | $573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for architectural and cultural heritage preservation, animal rescue, mental health programs, police scholarships and crime watch, LGBTQ community support, eye care, conservation, cancer prevention, food allergy awareness, and arts education.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Compass says its mission is to engage, empower, and enrich the lives of LGBTQ people and those impacted by HIV/AIDS. The Town of Palm Beach United Way says it works to build a healthy community, focusing on education, income, and health. The Palm Beach Civic Association says it aims to protect and improve quality of life in Palm Beach through civic engagement. Red Sneakers for Oakley says it promotes awareness and education about food allergies, and the Center for Creative Education says it seeks to transform teaching and learning through creativity and the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $96,975. Grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $20,000 to the Preservation Foundation for preservation of Palm Beach’s architectural and cultural heritage; $14,000 to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue for a room housing stray dogs and cats; and $10,000 each to the Town of Palm Beach United Way, Palm Beach Police Foundation, and Compass.
Other listed grants included $9,725 to the Priory in the USA of the Order of St John for eye care in East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza; $5,000 each to Palm Beach Zoo, The Promise Fund, Palm Beach Civic Association, and Red Sneakers for Oakley; and $1,000 each to the Center for Creative Education and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Daniel E Ponton is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc is led by Daniel E. Ponton, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel E. Ponton
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc
How much does The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc give each year?
The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc gave $97K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 17 grants.
What is The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,465, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc that year got $583 on average.
Where does The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc give grants?
The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (7 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Preservation Foundation ($20,000), Peggy Adams Animal Rescue ($14,000) and Town of Palm Beach United Way ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc?
The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc reported $106K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc?
The filing says to contact Daniel E Ponton and provide a charitable organization’s 501(c)(3) status and a request describing funding needs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Daniel E Ponton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4394437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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