The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc
The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, it reported 62 grants totaling $1,845,000, supporting charitable organizations primarily in Florida and Montana.
The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc at a glance
In short: The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc gave $1.8M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,845,000
- -39.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,758
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $32,308,315
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (70% 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 Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 Chilean Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 835-0103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League ($165K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 206 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 21% to recipients in Montana. The remaining reported shares were Maine, New York, and Tennessee, at 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc gives
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 54% 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 $1.8M (2024) to $3.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | General Program Support | $165,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | General Program Support | $160,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General Program Support | $150,000 |
| Promise Fund of Florida Inc Palm Beach, FL | General Program Support | $150,000 |
| Billings Family YMCA Billings, MT | General Program Support | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association Palm Beach, FL | General Program Support | $100,000 |
| United Way of Yellowstone County Billings, MT | General Program Support | $62,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach Employee Fund Palm Beach, FL | General Program Support | $53,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Boynton Beach, FL | General Program Support | $50,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach General Employee Appreciation Fund Palm Beach, FL | General Program Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $32,308,315 | $2,292,097 | $2,823,813 | $1,845,000 | 62 | $2,213,585 | $1,736,161 | $4,122,171 |
| 2023 | $32,840,031 | $4,987,752 | $4,033,686 | $3,068,600 | 71 | $3,412,288 | $4,405,387 | $3,678,688 |
| 2022 | $32,277,376 | $2,640,783 | $3,214,743 | $2,151,175 | 71 | $2,491,120 | $1,997,161 | $3,622,180 |
| 2021 | $32,808,901 | $5,658,893 | $4,108,183 | $3,144,040 | 1 | $3,477,560 | $5,099,351 | $3,287,638 |
| 2020 | $31,258,964 | $3,470,272 | $3,059,689 | $2,163,851 | 1 | — | $2,907,576 | $2,858,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.1M 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Town of Palm Beach United Way says it invests in programs focused on education, income, and health; the Promise Fund of Florida says it provides support and access to breast and cervical cancer screening, detection, and treatment; and Feeding South Florida says it works to provide nutritious food and address hunger and poverty.
Other 2024 recipients include the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, the Billings Family YMCA, Palm Beach Civic Association, Billings Catholic Schools Foundation, and the Center for Creative Education. The Center for Creative Education describes its work as promoting social and cultural awareness through arts, wellness, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $1,845,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $165,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $165,000 to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League; $160,000 to the Town of Palm Beach United Way; and $150,000 each to the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County and the Promise Fund of Florida. The stated purpose for each of these grants was general program support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc is led by Danielle Hickox Moore, V. President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danielle Hickox Moore
V. President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $195K (2024)
Lesly Stockard Smith
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $210K (2024)
Susan Stockard Channing
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Carol McCracken
Officer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $210K, to Lesly Stockard Smith (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc
How much does The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc give each year?
The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc gave $1.8M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 71 grants.
What is The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc's typical grant size?
The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $29,758, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc give grants?
The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc gives mostly in Florida: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (14 grants), Billings, MT (11 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (9 grants) and Boynton Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc's largest grantees?
The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League ($165,000), Town of Palm Beach United Way ($160,000) and Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc?
The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc reported $32.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (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 Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc's EIN?
The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2707197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fortin Foundation of Florida 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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