The Fleming Family Foundation
The Fleming Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with each of the listed grants designated for general purpose.
The Fleming Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fleming Family Foundation gave $490K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $490,093
- +25.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +70.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,829
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,500
- Total assets
- $9,191,607
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Fleming Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 S Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (617) 227-7031
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fleming Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine Community Foundation ($110K). Together the top 10 received $456K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 39 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 24% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 22% to Maine, 10% to New York, and 7% to Massachusetts. The listed 2024 grants also include recipients in other states, including the District of Columbia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Fleming Family Foundation gives
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2K (2020) to $490K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $490K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Ellsworth, ME | General Purpose | $110,000 |
| Ronald Lee Fleming Donor Advised FD - Charles Schwab & CO Inc Orlando, FL | General Purpose | $110,000 |
| The Erie Canalway Heritage Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Association Golden Dream | General Purpose | $40,593 |
| Association La Clef De Sol | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Blanche Foundation | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Land Use Atlas Inc Washington, DC | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Presidents & Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Newport Art Museum Princeton, NJ | General Purpose | $20,500 |
| Humanus Documentary Films Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,191,607 | $438,734 | $563,296 | $490,093 | 17 | $512,484 | $387,922 | $545,730 |
| 2023 | $9,316,169 | $316,997 | $482,217 | $389,125 | 10 | $423,747 | $517,881 | $466,364 |
| 2022 | $9,481,389 | $120,416 | $377,914 | $218,000 | 10 | $230,643 | $457,492 | $482,568 |
| 2021 | $9,738,887 | $7,944,179 | $46,840 | — | — | $18,885 | $3,930,170 | $214,124 |
| 2020 | $1,841,548 | $-31,593 | $12,227 | $2,000 | 2 | — | $52,560 | $133,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fleming Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $546K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for a community foundation, historical and cultural organizations, and educational institutions. The Maine Community Foundation describes its mission as bringing people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise, and strong investments. The Society of the Cincinnati says it promotes the memory and ideals of the American Revolution through museum, library, and educational programs. Strawbery Banke Museum says its mission is to promote understanding of individuals and community through encounters with the history and ongoing preservation of a New England seaport community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $490,093. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $110,000, with a median of $20,500. Its largest reported grants were $110,000 each to Maine Community Foundation and the Ronald Lee Fleming Donor Advised Fund at Charles Schwab & Co. Other notable awards included $50,000 to The Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, $40,593 to Association Golden Dream, and $40,000 to Association La Clef de Sol. The Society of the Cincinnati received $1,500, and Strawbery Banke Museum received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald L. Fleming as trustee.
The Fleming Family Foundation is led by Ronald L. Fleming, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald L. Fleming
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 The Fleming Family Foundation
How much does The Fleming Family Foundation give each year?
The Fleming Family Foundation gave $490K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $389K across 10 grants.
What is The Fleming Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fleming Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,500, and its average grant was $28,829, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fleming Family Foundation give grants?
The Fleming Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (22%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cambridge, MA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Fleming Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fleming Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fleming Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fleming Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maine Community Foundation ($110,000), Ronald Lee Fleming Donor Advised FD - Charles Schwab & CO Inc ($110,000) and The Erie Canalway Heritage Fund ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fleming Family Foundation?
The Fleming Family Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $512K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $546K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Fleming Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a community foundation, historical and cultural organizations, and educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fleming Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fleming Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fleming Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7104495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fleming Family Foundation 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 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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