About Florida Health Sciences Center
World-class care from Florida's leading academic health system, providing patient-focused specialty care powered by academic medicine and multidisciplinary teams.
Focus Areas
healthcaremedical servicesclinical researchmedical education
Who They Fund
patients and hospital families (including critical care/transplant patients)low‑income families and children (back-to-school, family stays)people experiencing homelessnessyouth and students (scholarships, school programs, workforce prep)racial/ethnic minority communitiesindividuals with special needs / Special Olympics participantsgeneral community participants in public health/fitness events (walks, runs, galas)
About Florida Health Sciences Center
Florida Health Sciences Center Inc’s recent giving is anchored by large sponsorships and program-specific support tied to its academic health system mission. The biggest recent grants include $400,208 to Copperhead Charities Inc for Valspar Sponsorship and $296,875 to American Heart Association for the Palm Beach Gala + Life Is Why Campaign, showing a pattern that combines health-related fundraising with public events and community campaigns. Beyond event support, the foundation also backs hospital and community needs through grants such as $180,000 to Tampa Hope for an OnMed CareStation for a homeless shelter and $100,000 to the University of Tampa for a critical care unit. The foundation’s giving also reaches university partners, local health organizations, and community groups that serve patients, families, and broader public health needs. Recurring support appears in multiple years for several recipients, including Copperhead Charities Inc, the University of Tampa, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. The resulting grant profile mixes sponsorship, campaign-restricted funding, and targeted program support rather than a single-purpose strategy.
What Florida Health Sciences Center Funds
Healthcare support appears in multiple grants, including $100,000 to the University of Tampa for a critical care unit and $50,000 to Hall of Fame Health for support HOF Health. Those awards fit the foundation’s broader clinical medicine orientation, which also shows up in grants tied to transplant, critical care, and hospital services. Community health and behavioral health are another thread. Florida Health Sciences Center Inc gave $100,000 to Tampa Bay Thrives for mental wellness and $40,000 to the American Cancer Society Inc for support ACS’ mission. Food and shelter needs also appear in the portfolio, including $180,000 to Tampa Hope for an OnMed CareStation for a homeless shelter and $45,000 to Ronald McDonald House Of for support family stays. Education and workforce readiness are present through grants like $100,000 to Hillsborough Community College Foundation for scholarships and $183,444 to Usf Foundation for membership, White Coat ceremonies, symposia, gala, and golf.
How Florida Health Sciences Center Gives
Typical grant size is modest relative to the largest awards: p25 is $10,000, the median is $20,000, and p75 is $45,000. The portfolio also includes a smaller number of larger awards in the six-figure range, mainly for sponsorships, campaigns, and program-specific support. Recurring support is visible across multiple years for recipients such as Copperhead Charities Inc, Usf Foundation, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. The foundation is a corporate-style operating funder rather than a donor-advised fund, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.1M
Total Assets
$7.2B
Total Revenue
$3.8B
Total Expenses
$3.5B
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $45K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$45K
Geographic Reach
Regional10 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
MARK RUNYON
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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