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Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation Grant

Brooks and Joan Fortune Family

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted year-round, with a focus on projects that yield specific outcomes rather than general operating expenses.”

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Geography

  • Located in Indiana and Florida, requests from around the country will certainly be considered

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation Grant supports educational, artistic, and outreach initiatives. Applications are accepted year-round, with a focus on projects that yield specific outcomes rather than general operating expenses. While historically centered in Indiana and Florida, the foundation welcomes proposals from across the country. Eligible organizations must hold a 501(c)(3) designation. This grant is an excellent opportunity for nonprofits aiming to make a tangible impact in their communities.

Note: Applications may be submitted between April 1 and December 31 via our Online Grants Manager. They will be screened and evaluated upon receipt to determine eligibility. Organizations will be notified via email as to the status of their proposal. Grant funding is dispersed throughout the year.
The Brooks and Joan Fortune Foundation (BJFF) primarily provides funds to support education, art, and outreach programs and projects. In general, the foundation desires to support specific activities that result in a defined outcome rather than general operating funds or fundraising campaigns. While the foundation activities have historically been located in Indiana and Florida, requests from around the country will certainly be considered.
Our application and grant process is on-going and welcome you to apply for a grant with the Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation.

Eligibility

All recipients must have a 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS.

What Brooks and Joan Fortune Family actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2026

Grants in 2026
97
Total given
$1.02M
Median grant
$6,000
Range
$1,000–$95K
  • By dollars: Florida 43%, South Carolina 16%, Indiana 15%. Top recipient cities: Naples, FL; Greenville, SC; Indianapolis, IN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Conservancy of Southwest Florida · Naples, FL

    Good fortune ii boat insurance & maintenance/survivors program & captain salaries

    $95K

  • Bonita Wonder Gardens Inc · Bonita Springs, FL

    Outreach transportation van

    $68K

  • Naples Therapeutic Riding Center · Naples, FL

    Certification testing training & renewals/bootstrap boogie barn dance

    $57K

  • Indianapolis Art Center · Indianapolis, IN

    Arttroop

    $55K

  • Naples Zoo · Naples, FL

    Av & conferencing system for education center

    $45K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2026. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Arts
  • Nonprofits

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