Thomas Cooper Charitable Trust

Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation

St Petersburg, FL

The Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation funds arts and cultural institutions, education, health, and community and social services, with most grant dollars going to Florida organizations. In 2025, it made 90 grants ranging from $1,000 to $1 million, with a median grant of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Gagnon Foundation Inc

Belleair Beach, FL

The foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas including health, animal welfare, religion, culture, community services, and education, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Florida and the rest to Illinois. Its 22 grants ranged from $5,000 to $297,000, with a median of $12,750. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Flowers Family Foundation

Lexington, SC

William E Dean III Charitable Foundation

Dallas, TX

The William E Dean III Charitable Foundation funds U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities in animal welfare, education, human services, and religion-related programs, with particular interest in canines, veterans transitioning to civilian life, and preventing animal cruelty. Its listed award range is $5,000–$10,000; eligible organizations are in the U.S. and D.C. The filing says giving is not limited to preselected organizations and directs applicants to contact Bank of America N.A. – Julia Work.

Maltempo Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Colchester, CT

The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including education, animal welfare, land conservation, and community causes; in 2025, most funding went to Connecticut, with grants also reaching several other states. Its 24 grants totaled $108,000, typically around $3,250 each, with awards ranging from $1,250 to $14,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc

Silver Spring, MD

The American Association of Zoos and Aquariums funds conservation, species recovery, animal care and wellbeing, research, and education, primarily through projects involving AZA and its accredited zoos and aquariums and their collaborators in the United States and overseas. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $47,000; the Conservation Grants Fund averages about $22,500, and SAFE grants are up to $50,000. It describes competitive application programs but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Winston-Salem Foundation

Winston-Salem, NC

The Winston-Salem Foundation funds nonprofits and community groups serving Forsyth County, North Carolina, across areas including education, housing, health, arts, community development, and human services. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; specific programs offer up to $2,000 for small grants, $30,000 for civic engagement and inclusion, and $15,000 through The Women’s Fund. It accepts applications through its grants portal for listed programs, subject to their requirements and deadlines.

The Raymond McGee Family Foundation

Palm Beach, FL

New England Biolabs Foundation

Ipswich, MA

The New England Biolabs Foundation funds grassroots conservation and cultural-diversity projects in selected international regions, as well as environmental and arts projects on Massachusetts’ North Shore. Its stated grants are typically $5,000–$15,000 internationally and $4,000–$10,000 locally; first-time applicants are unlikely to receive the maximum. It accepts letters of inquiry through its online system, with full proposals by invitation.

Vinik Family Foundation

Tampa, FL

The Vinik Family Foundation supports arts and culture, education, health, human services, and startup development, with most of its giving going to Florida and additional grants in Massachusetts and other states. Its 2024 grants had a median of $50,000 and ranged from $258 to $2.12 million. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Posner-Wallace Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Reitzel Cook Family Foundation

Southfield, MI

The Reitzel Cook Family Foundation supports charitable work including food access, health, housing assistance, animal welfare, and the arts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000, and primarily went to organizations in Kentucky, Georgia, and Florida. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.