The Sexton Family Foundation
The Sexton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. In 2024, it awarded grants to charitable organizations working in areas including community support, health and medical research, military-family services, and assistance for people with autism.
The Sexton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sexton Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 78 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Florida. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,219,800
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 78
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,638
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $15,035,186
- +33.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (8 of 78, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sexton Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 410 Coconut Palm Road, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 234-3476
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sexton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Collier and the Keys ($75K). Together the top 10 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
394 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 378 grants of 394 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida accounted for 35% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 19%, Maryland at 13%, Connecticut at 9%, and Virginia at 8%. The listed grants also include awards to organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sexton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 78 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $507K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 78 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Collier and the Keys Naples, FL | Charitable contribution - to create thriving communities by improving the financial stability of families living paycheck to paycheck and by strengthening health and education | $75,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | Charitable contribution - provide housing to families of recovering military men and women. | $65,000 |
| Bluepath Service Dogs Inc Hopewell Junction, NY | Charitable contribution - provide service dogs to individuals with autism, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence. | $60,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc Coral Gables, FL | Charitable contribution - to improve the health and well-being of individuals, and to improve the sanctity and preservation of life | $50,000 |
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation Greenwich, CT | Charitable contribution - find a cure and treatment options of fibrolamellar cancer | $50,000 |
| ASN Foundation for Kidney Research Washington, DC | Charitable contribution - to prevent and cure kidney diseases through research and innovation. | $40,000 |
| Advancing Native Missions Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Contribution - Help Native Missionaries | $30,000 |
| Cardiovascular Research Foundation New York, NY | Charitable contribution - to improve the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education. | $30,000 |
| Curesearch for Children's Cancer Bethesda, MD | Charitable Contribution - Children's Cancer Research | $30,000 |
| Lupus Research Alliance Inc New York, NY | Charitable contribution - to support research to prevent, treat and cure lupus. | $30,000 |
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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 | $15,035,186 | $6,904,400 | $1,290,700 | $1,219,800 | 78 | $1,232,974 | $4,875,870 | $1,224,499 |
| 2023 | $11,303,242 | $4,151,847 | $1,084,248 | $1,037,800 | 84 | $1,054,814 | $3,010,653 | $1,016,155 |
| 2022 | $9,328,043 | $3,086,131 | $1,093,019 | $1,016,000 | 87 | $1,028,638 | $1,891,206 | $996,761 |
| 2021 | $7,841,933 | $8,130,771 | $906,711 | $847,000 | 74 | $853,713 | $2,220,045 | $897,078 |
| 2020 | $6,442,836 | $2,930,898 | $574,231 | $507,000 | 71 | — | $1,429,776 | $591,126 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sexton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. For example, United Way of Collier and the Keys says it works to strengthen financial stability, build healthy communities, and expand youth opportunities. BluePath Service Dogs says it provides autism service dogs offering safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence. The ASN Foundation for Kidney Research describes its mission as preventing and curing kidney diseases through research and innovation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 78 grants totaling $1,219,800. Grants ranged from $800 to $75,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $75,000 to United Way of Collier and the Keys for work to improve families’ financial stability and strengthen health and education; $65,000 to Fisher House Foundation to provide housing for families of recovering military personnel; and $60,000 to BluePath Service Dogs to provide service dogs to individuals with autism. Other awards included $50,000 to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation and $50,000 to the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation, as well as $40,000 to the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
O Griffith Sexton is listed as a trustee.
The Sexton Family Foundation is led by O. Griffith Sexton, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
O. Griffith Sexton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Sexton Family Foundation
How much does The Sexton Family Foundation give each year?
The Sexton Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 78 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 84 grants.
What is The Sexton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sexton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,638, across 78 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sexton Family Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Sexton Family Foundation give grants?
The Sexton Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Vero Beach, FL (6 grants), Key West, FL (6 grants) and Greenwich, CT (5 grants).
Does The Sexton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of The Sexton Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 78) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sexton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sexton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Collier and the Keys ($75,000), Fisher House Foundation Inc ($65,000) and Bluepath Service Dogs Inc ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sexton Family Foundation?
The Sexton Family Foundation reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sexton Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable purposes. For example, United Way of Collier and the Keys says it works to strengthen financial stability, build healthy communities, and expand youth opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sexton Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Sexton Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sexton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7106277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sexton 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.
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