The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. It makes invitation-only grants to qualified charitable organizations, with stated priorities that include improving children’s lives, advancing education, addressing homelessness, and promoting animal welfare. Its filing describes its primary service areas as Palm Beach County, Florida, and Yellowstone County, Montana.
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation gave $14.9M across 265 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,860,840
- +20.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 265
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,079
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $187,833,862
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% 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 Mary Alice Fortin Foundation
- 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
Website: https://fortinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Billings Clinic Foundation ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $6.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,060,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
763 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 618 grants of 763 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing identifies Palm Beach County, Florida, and Yellowstone County, Montana, as its primary service areas. In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 29% to recipients in Montana. Other reported recipient-state shares were North Carolina, 8%; New York, 3%; and California, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 265 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation gives
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $11.1M (2021) to $14.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 265 grants totaling $14.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Billings Clinic Foundation Billings, MT | General Support for Programs | $2,500,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,060,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General Support for Programs | $760,000 |
| Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Jupiter, FL | General Support for Programs | $750,000 |
| St Vincent Healthcare Foundation Billings, MT | General Support for Programs | $540,000 |
| Hanley Foundation - Capital Campaign West Palm Beach, FL | General Support for Programs | $400,000 |
| The Lord's Place West Palm Beach, FL | General Support for Programs | $386,500 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach Riviera Beach, FL | General Support for Programs | $360,000 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Support for Programs | $325,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | General Support for Programs | $323,000 |
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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 | $187,833,862 | $14,667,327 | $20,016,630 | $14,860,840 | 265 | $16,272,956 | $11,831,784 | $15,220,168 |
| 2023 | $188,977,772 | $9,324,481 | $17,487,663 | $12,349,625 | 249 | $13,832,548 | $5,041,501 | $14,091,423 |
| 2022 | $194,717,025 | $16,402,528 | $18,467,630 | $13,055,200 | 247 | $14,150,523 | $9,439,420 | $14,315,007 |
| 2021 | $192,922,141 | $36,959,267 | $15,824,602 | $11,068,150 | 1 | $12,264,979 | $31,623,671 | $15,017,613 |
| 2020 | $167,401,142 | $8,209,363 | $15,519,816 | $11,323,500 | 1 | — | $5,362,834 | $12,066,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes it as supporting and strengthening communities through grants to qualified charitable organizations. It identifies children, education, homelessness, and animal welfare as areas of focus.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in health care, homelessness services, education, social services, science education, and animal and wildlife care. For example, Billings Clinic Foundation says its philanthropy advances health care, education, and research at Billings Clinic. The Lord’s Place describes its work as breaking the cycle of homelessness, while the Cox Science Center and Aquarium says it aims to inspire, engage, and educate visitors about science.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 265 grants totaling $14,860,840. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,500,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest grants included $2,500,000 to Billings Clinic Foundation, $1,060,000 to Duke University - an individual recipient, $760,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, and $750,000 to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general support for programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Danielle Hickox Moore as president and treasurer; Lesly S. Smith as vice president and director; Larry B. Alexander as secretary and director; and Susan Stockard Channing, Nick R. Cladis, Carol McCracken, Betsy Turner, Walter L. Ross III, Diane Wilson, and Carla Termini as directors.
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation is led by Danielle Hickox Moore, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 9 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danielle Hickox Moore
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$553K (2020) → $689K (2024)
Carol McCracken
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Larry B. Alexander
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $143K (2024)
Lesly S. Smith
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$462K (2020) → $584K (2024)
Nick R. Cladis
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Susan Stockard Channing
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$359K (2020) → $427K (2024)
Walter L. Ross III
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Betsy TURNER
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$30K (2023) → $30K (2024)
Carla Termini
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$15K (2024)
Diane Wilson
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wallace R. Turner (2020–2022) — Director
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 $689K, to Danielle Hickox Moore (President & Treasurer). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation
How much does The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation give each year?
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation gave $14.9M across 265 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.3M across 249 grants.
What is The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $56,079, across 265 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation give grants?
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Montana (29%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (53 grants), Billings, MT (24 grants), Palm Beach, FL (19 grants) and New York, NY (10 grants).
Does The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (265 of 265) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Billings Clinic Foundation ($2,500,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County ($760,000) and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary ($750,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,060,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation?
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation reported $187.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes it as supporting and strengthening communities through grants to qualified charitable organizations. It identifies children, education, homelessness, and animal welfare as areas of focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation?
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 Mary Alice Fortin Foundation's EIN?
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2469696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mary Alice Fortin 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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