Vern A & Florence E Martin Charitable TA

Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation

Wilmington, DE

Affiliated with Lumen Technologies, this foundation distributes approximately $1.3 million annually to support community well-being and K-12 educational innovation across Lumen's service territories, with typical grants ranging from $35,000 to $42,000. The foundation prioritizes the Teachers & Technology Grant Program, which has funded over 300 classroom innovation projects across 33 states. Note that this foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited grant applications.

United Way of South Sarasota County Inc

Venice, FL

The United Way of South Sarasota County, Inc. (the Organization") is a not-for-profit organization formed under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 ( c ) (3) and is located in Venice, Florida. The United Way has adopted a Modern United Way Model, transitioning away from being a passthrough-only organization to a model that also embraces providing direct services to those in need in the local area of Venice, North Port, Nokomis, Laurel, Englewood, and Osprey, Florida. The Organization is a partner with the Sarasota County Sheriffs Eviction Mitigation taskforce, the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Tax Assistance Program, and Sarasota County Emergency Service. It is recognized by FEMA and the State of Florida as the Sarasota County Long-Term Recovery Group leader in times of disaster.

Albert a Arditti Foundation Inc

Southampton, NY

Charlotte Community Foundation Inc

Punta Gorda, FL

The Charlotte Community Foundation is a community foundation dedicated exclusively to Charlotte County, Florida, supporting nonprofits across all sectors including education, health care, human services, and the arts. CCF distributes grants ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for unrestricted operating support, along with program-specific grants and scholarships, having awarded over $13 million to local nonprofits since its founding in 2004. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations providing services within Charlotte County, Florida.

Wilson - Wood Foundation Inc

Nokomis, FL

The Wilson-Wood Foundation supports Florida community services, including family assistance, youth programs, literacy, homelessness prevention, nutrition, and Parkinson’s care. It awarded $450,000 in 2025 across 29 grants, typically $5,000–$30,000, with a median of $15,000. It accepts unsolicited requests by mailed letter; materials must be sent before June.

MSC Foundation Inc

Sarasota, FL

MSC Foundation Inc. funds charitable organizations, including groups addressing food assistance, children and families, domestic violence, housing, homelessness, and older adults, primarily in Florida. Its 2025 grants were typically $1,000, ranging from $1,000 to $2,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce development, local economic development and recovery, disaster resilience, conservation, and economic opportunity in communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. It reports more than $30 million in annual charitable grants; awards vary widely, with a 2024 median of $25,000, and applications of $20,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their local Foundation representative before applying.

LPL Financial Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The LPL Financial Foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas including education, health, children and families, and volunteerism, with 2024 grants concentrated in Delaware and Virginia. Its 55 grants totaled about $2.33 million, but the median grant was $515, reflecting a wide range from $103 to nearly $1.95 million. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Cooper Family Foundation

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Manatee Community Foundation Inc

Bradenton, FL

Manatee Community Foundation is a Bradenton-based community foundation that has served Manatee County for over 25 years, recently becoming independent to expand its grantmaking capacity. The foundation awarded nearly $9 million in grants to 320 nonprofits in 2024, with typical grants ranging from $5,100 to over $1.3 million across focus areas including arts, education, environment, health, human services, and youth development. MCF primarily funds organizations in Manatee County, Florida, and also manages a robust scholarship program for local students.

Jerome & Mildred Paddock Foundation

Orlando, FL

The Allyn Foundation Inc

Naperville, IL

The Allyn Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois that has supported charitable work since 1969, with a broad focus on education, environment, medical services, youth programs, and community services. The foundation distributes approximately $290,000–$295,000 annually across roughly 90 grants, with typical awards ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 and an average grant size of $4,100. Primary funding areas include Illinois, Florida, and Massachusetts.