Toler Family Foundation
The Toler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bonita Springs, Florida. It states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities and primarily supports other charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Toler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Toler Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $121K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,691,083
- +53.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $120,792
- +31.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,534,508
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Toler Family 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: 202 San Mateo Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: (239) 221-8222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Toler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Naples Children and Education Foundation ($1.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 60 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 7% to Maine, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Toler Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2020) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naples Children and Education Foundation Naples, FL | 01/28/25WIRE to Bankcharitable Purposes Only | $1,025,000 |
| Youth Haven Naples, FL | 12/29/25WIRE to Bankcharitable Purposes Only | $200,000 |
| SWFL Children's Charities Fort Myers, FL | 01/30/25CHECK 1294CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $116,333 |
| The Michael Phelps Foundation South Portland, ME | 10/02/25WIRE to Bankcharitable Purposes Only | $111,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Naples, FL | 01/31/25WIRE to Bankcharitable Purposes Only | $55,250 |
| Lee Memorial Health System Foundation Fort Myers, FL | 06/13/25WIRE to Bankcharitable Purposes Only | $50,000 |
| Youth Haven Naples, FL | 04/07/25CHECK 1295CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $25,000 |
| Youth Haven Naples, FL | 11/17/25WIRE to Bankcharitable Purposes Only | $25,000 |
| Melanoma Research Foundation Frisco, TX | 06/24/25WIRE to Bankcharitable Purposes Only | $20,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls Jacksonville, FL | 01/07/25CHECK 1293CHARITABLE Purposes Only | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,534,508 | $3,529,444 | $1,700,105 | $1,691,083 | 14 | $2,513,507 | $413,827 |
| 2024 | $10,093,885 | $2,110,462 | $1,105,311 | $1,100,500 | 12 | $615,899 | $378,608 |
| 2023 | $7,224,663 | $725,296 | $653,011 | $647,277 | 15 | $324,367 | $302,819 |
| 2022 | $5,285,634 | $408,430 | $976,113 | $974,000 | 14 | $406,317 | $301,353 |
| 2021 | $8,433,616 | $146,524 | $236,621 | $235,000 | 5 | $144,903 | $372,056 |
| 2020 | $6,823,129 | $114,161 | $226,719 | $223,900 | 6 | $114,161 | — |
| 2019 | $5,283,873 | $135,302 | $334,115 | $331,500 | 7 | $135,302 | $232,467 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Toler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $414K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the information provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions address children’s well-being, education, health care, and services for young people in Southwest Florida. For example, Naples Children Foundation says it invests in programs for vulnerable children in Collier County, while Youth Haven says it provides home, hope, and healing to abused and neglected children and teens in Southwest Florida. SWFL Children’s Charities says it supports organizations serving children in Southwest Florida and provides education to local students majoring in health sciences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,691,083. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,025,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $1,025,000 to Naples Children and Education Foundation, $200,000 to Youth Haven, $116,333 to SWFL Children’s Charities, $111,000 to The Michael Phelps Foundation, and $55,250 to Guadalupe Center. The foundation also reported grants of $50,000 to Lee Memorial Health System Foundation and $20,000 to both Melanoma Research Foundation and PACE Center for Girls. Youth Haven received additional grants of $25,000, $25,000, and $20,000; Naples Children and Education Foundation received an additional $17,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William D Toler as president and treasurer, Deborah H Toler as secretary, and William A Toler and Kristin R Scrimalli as directors.
Toler Family Foundation is led by William A. Toler, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William A. Toler
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin R. Scrimalli
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah H. Toler
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kristin R. Toler (2019–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Toler Family Foundation
How much does Toler Family Foundation give each year?
Toler Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 12 grants.
What is Toler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Toler Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $120,792, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Toler Family Foundation give grants?
Toler Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (9 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (2 grants).
Does Toler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Toler Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Toler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Toler Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Naples Children and Education Foundation ($1,042,500 across 2 grants), Youth Haven ($270,000 across 4 grants) and SWFL Children's Charities ($116,333), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Toler Family Foundation?
Toler Family Foundation reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Toler Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the information provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions address children’s well-being, education, health care, and services for young people in Southwest Florida. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Toler Family 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 ↑
How much is Toler Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Toler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $414K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Toler Family Foundation's EIN?
Toler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3911283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Toler 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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