The Palms Foundation of Sebring Inc

The Schumacher Foundation Inc

Sebring, FL

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation distributes over $30 million annually to strengthen communities across the Southeast and Midwest, with a focus on K-to-career education, environmental sustainability, community impact, and nonprofit capacity building. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Foundation serves North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana through various grant programs including Local Impact Grants and Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants. Grant amounts vary by program type, with matching gift programs capping at $5,000 per employee annually and scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

The Arc of the United States

Washington, DC

The Arc funds organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including projects in technology, adaptive and special education, policy, and inclusive community participation. In 2024, it made 52 grants nationwide, typically around $12,750 (median), with awards ranging from $6,692 to $60,543. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Publix Super Markets Charities Inc

Lakeland, FL

Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.

Truist Foundation Inc

Orlando, FL

Truist Foundation, the corporate foundation of Truist Financial Corporation, awards approximately $68 million annually across three focus areas: career pathways to economic mobility, small business strengthening, and thriving communities. With a median grant size of $25,000 and grants ranging from under $1,000 to over $1 million, the foundation accepts unsolicited proposals and primarily supports organizations in the District of Columbia, Georgia, and North Carolina, though recent giving has expanded to 29 states.

United Way of Central Florida Inc

Highland City, FL

United Way of Central Florida is a philanthropic organization serving Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties that awarded over $5.1 million in community investments for 2025-2026, focusing on education, financial stability, health, and basic needs. The organization prioritizes holistic, evidence-based solutions that address root causes and help families access the multiple services needed to achieve lasting change. UWCF welcomes applications from nonprofits demonstrating strong outcomes and return on investment in their core focus areas.

The Cigna Group Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Cigna Group Foundation, established in 1964, supports nonprofits addressing critical health challenges including youth mental health, veteran support, health equity, and senior care, with a commitment of over $27 million in grants through 2026. Grants typically range from $50,000 to $150,000+, though the foundation made thousands of smaller grants averaging $3,000 in 2024. The foundation prioritizes funding in ten states where Cigna has significant customer presence: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.

Thakkar Family Foundation

Tampa, FL

The Thakkar Family Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting individuals and families in underserved communities through financial resources and opportunities across four core areas: academics, athletics, arts, and healthcare. Operating for over three decades, the foundation provides support through financial assistance, legal aid, and healthcare access to help deserving individuals advance themselves and their communities. The foundation operates nationally with documented international activity, including recent partnerships in India focused on community empowerment and wellbeing.

The Community Foundation for

Jacksonville, FL

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, aging adults, the arts, women and girls, young children, and early literacy, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns, and Putnam counties. Its 2024 median grant was $5,000; Program Support grants are available up to $25,000. It accepts applications for competitive grant programs, while donor-advised grants do not accept applications.

The Community Foundation of Sarasota CO

Sarasota, FL

This Sarasota County-based community foundation, established in 1979, manages nearly 1,600 charitable funds with a mission to advance community impact through strategic philanthropy across education, health and human services, the arts, animal welfare, environmental protection, and civic engagement. Grant awards typically range from $5,010 to over $4 million, with recent annual distributions around $1.4 million, and the foundation also offers capacity-building support and workshops to strengthen local nonprofits. The foundation primarily serves Sarasota County and surrounding Florida communities, though it has historically extended funding to organizations in other states.

The Miami Foundation Inc

Miami, FL

The Miami Foundation funds nonprofits working on Greater Miami community priorities, including youth and families, economic opportunity, arts, health, equity, and climate resilience. Its 2023 grants had a median award of $21,585, though amounts vary widely; its grantmaking is focused on Miami-Dade County.

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc

Tampa, FL

The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits addressing economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, health, education, and community vitality in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. Its annual competitive grants are typically $10,000–$50,000; it also accepts year-round requests for urgent, unforeseen needs of up to $250,000. Apply through the relevant grant opportunity; the profile does not state whether general unsolicited requests are accepted.