The St Joe Community Foundation
The St Joe Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Panama City Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing shows grantmaking to charitable organizations, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Florida.
The St Joe Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The St Joe Community Foundation gave $5.5M across 132 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Florida. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,451,508
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 132
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,299
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,752,087
- -16.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (38 of 131, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% 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 St Joe Community 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: 130 Richard Jackson Blvd Suite 200, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Phone: (850) 231-6435
Website: https://www.stjcf.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The St Joe Community Foundation
Who The St Joe Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bay Education Foundation ($932K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
587 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 485 grants of 587 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Florida. The largest listed recipients included organizations in Bay and Walton County communities, such as Panama City, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, and Santa Rosa Beach.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 132 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The St Joe Community Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 38 of 131 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $2.0M (2020) to $5.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 132 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Education Foundation Panama City, FL | Education | $932,499 |
| Walton Education Foundation Defuniak Springs, FL | Education | $500,499 |
| FSU Foundation Panama City, FL | Education | $255,527 |
| Hope Florida Foundation Inc Tallahassee, FL | Community Outreach | $200,000 |
| Nokuse Education Inc Freeport, FL | Education and Environment | $150,000 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation Santa Rosa Beach, FL | HEALTH | $127,920 |
| The Seaside School Foundation Santa Rosa Beach, FL | Education | $124,175 |
| Nemours Foundation Jacksonville, FL | HEALTH | $110,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bay County Panama City, FL | Education | $103,000 |
| Early Learning Coalition of NWFL Marianna, FL | Education | $96,000 |
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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 | $3,752,087 | $4,922,756 | $5,657,500 | $5,451,508 | 132 | $5,451,508 | $172,041 | $188,076 |
| 2023 | $4,486,831 | $5,131,713 | $5,475,706 | $5,207,209 | 132 | $5,207,209 | $214,737 | $217,657 |
| 2022 | $4,830,824 | $5,092,393 | $5,326,950 | $5,154,108 | 124 | $5,127,815 | $16,281 | $268,755 |
| 2021 | $5,065,380 | $5,661,153 | $4,651,792 | $4,453,400 | 103 | $4,453,400 | $1,494 | $241,643 |
| 2020 | $4,056,019 | $4,146,337 | $2,186,821 | $2,018,439 | 96 | — | $4,082 | $16,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The St Joe Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K 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 earlier profile states that the foundation’s mission is to enrich the quality of life for people who live, work, and play in Northwest Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grant purposes including education, health, community outreach, education and environment, and cultural arts.
Grantees’ own mission descriptions illustrate the kinds of work supported. Bay Education Foundation says it develops student potential through enhanced educational opportunities and community involvement. Walton Education Foundation says it mobilizes support and resources for Walton County’s educational community. Nokuse Education describes its work as environmental education involving outdoor fieldwork and exploration. Other supported organizations include a health foundation, a food-outreach organization whose mission includes providing children with weekly access to healthy meals, and an academy serving children with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 132 grants totaling $5,451,508. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $932,499, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards included $932,499 to Bay Education Foundation for education, $500,499 to Walton Education Foundation for education, $255,527 to FSU Foundation for education, and $200,000 to Hope Florida Foundation for community outreach. Other notable awards included $150,000 to Nokuse Education for education and environment and $127,920 to Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation for health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jorge Gonzalez as president, Rhea Goff as vice president, Elizabeth Walters as secretary, and April Wilkes as executive director.
The St Joe Community Foundation is led by Jorge Gonzalez, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jorge Gonzalez
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
April Wilkes
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Walters
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rhea Goff
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 St Joe Community Foundation
How much does The St Joe Community Foundation give each year?
The St Joe Community Foundation gave $5.5M across 132 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.2M across 132 grants.
What is The St Joe Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The St Joe Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $41,299, across 132 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The St Joe Community Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does The St Joe Community Foundation give grants?
The St Joe Community Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Panama City, FL (46 grants), Defuniak Springs, FL (14 grants), Santa Rosa Beach, FL (14 grants) and Pensacola, FL (6 grants).
Does The St Joe Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 132 grants with a stated purpose on The St Joe Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (47 grants), "Community Outreach" (32 grants) and "Health" (25 grants).
Who are The St Joe Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The St Joe Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bay Education Foundation ($932,499), Walton Co Education Foundation ($536,999 across 2 grants) and FSU Foundation ($285,527 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The St Joe Community Foundation?
The St Joe Community Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The St Joe Community Foundation fund?
The earlier profile states that the foundation’s mission is to enrich the quality of life for people who live, work, and play in Northwest Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grant purposes including education, health, community outreach, education and environment, and cultural arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The St Joe Community 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 St Joe Community Foundation's EIN?
The St Joe Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3576402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The St Joe Community 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The St Joe Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-st-joe-community-foundation-morg_c748b3c7c4be453a90f5e196e2590871
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