The Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation concentrates its giving locally in Sarasota County, prioritizing direct service charities and providing general operating support. The foundation is strongly focused on animal welfare—evidenced by substantial, repeated gifts to the Humane Society of Sarasota County—and also funds child protection and victim support services. Grants are few but sizable relative to the total portfolio and directed to established local organizations with measurable community impact.
Highly concentrated, local grantmaking: a small number of relatively large grants with repeat funding to a primary beneficiary (animal welfare), plus targeted support to a secondary priority (child protection).
Repeated $40,000 grants to The Humane Society of Sarasota County define the Frank J and Lenora Dupuis Foundation Inc’s recent giving. That pattern, visible across 2023, 2024, and 2025, shows a funder that backs the same local organization at a level far above its typical award size. The foundation also made a $30,000 general grant to The Child Protection Center, another Sarasota-based direct service nonprofit working on protection and support services. Alongside those larger commitments, the foundation has funded a mix of social service, faith-based, military-support, and health-related organizations, including Tidewell Foundation, The Shriners, Boys Town, and Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Its grants are generally directed to established organizations rather than individuals, and several awards are tagged as general support. The overall pattern suggests a small portfolio with concentrated support for Sarasota-area charities, combined with selective grants to organizations serving broader populations.
Animal welfare is the clearest recurring topic in the foundation’s recent grantmaking. The Humane Society of Sarasota County received $40,000 in 2023, $40,000 in 2024, and $40,000 in 2025, all marked general support. Child protection and victim-support work is another visible area: The Child Protection Center received $30,000 in 2023 for general support. The foundation also supports oncology nursing education through Tidewell Foundation, with grants of $6,500 in 2023, $12,000 in 2024, and $16,500 in 2025. Its broader portfolio includes general grants to organizations such as Boys Town, The Shriners, and the Salvation Army, indicating a mix of service delivery and capacity support.
Typical awards cluster in the middle five figures, with p25 at $6,500, a median grant of $12,000, and p75 at $16,500. The pattern includes repeated support to the same grantees across multiple years, especially The Humane Society of Sarasota County and Tidewell Foundation, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. Most listed grants are general support, and the foundation does not fund individuals or program-related investments. The recent record shows a compact grant portfolio with a small number of recurring recipients alongside occasional one-off grants.
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Most grants fall between $7K and $17K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$17K
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Notable grantees: The Humane Society of Sarasota County, The Child Protection Center, Other Sarasota-based direct service nonprofits (unspecified recipients)
Although the foundation gives nationally, its grants are heavily concentrated in Florida, with 34% going to recipients in the HQ state. Sarasota appears frequently, including The Humane Society of Sarasota County, The Child Protection Center, and Tidewell Foundation. Outside Florida, grants have gone to Detroit, Tampa, Staten Island, Alexandria, Southfield, Dallas, Boys Town, Oceanside, Washington, DC, and Atlanta. Michigan is the top state by grant count, reflecting a meaningful share of awards to recipients there.
Recent grants show a strong emphasis on direct service organizations. The Humane Society of Sarasota County received three $40,000 general grants across 2023 to 2025, and The Child Protection Center received a $30,000 general grant. The foundation also funds organizations tied to oncology nursing education, military support, and other community services.
Yes. The Humane Society of Sarasota County received $40,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Tidewell Foundation also appears in multiple years, with grants of $6,500 in 2023, $12,000 in 2024, and $16,500 in 2025. That pattern shows recurring support rather than isolated gifts.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is fairly compact. The 25th percentile is $6,500, the median grant is $12,000, and the 75th percentile is $16,500. Recent awards include both lower five-figure and higher five-figure gifts, but most cluster around that middle range.
The foundation gives nationally, but Florida receives 34% of grants. Sarasota recipients show up often, and Michigan is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities also include Detroit, Tampa, Staten Island, Alexandria, Southfield, Dallas, Boys Town, Oceanside, Washington, DC, and Atlanta.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK J AND LENORA DUPUIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | SARASOTA, FL | $2,070,480 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $16,500 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| TIDEWELL FOUNDATION | SARASOTA, FL | $16,500 | 2026 | ONCOLOGY NURSING EDUCATION |
| HOLY SEPULCHRE CHURCH | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| SALVATION ARMY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| JUDICIAL WATCH | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND | OCEANSIDE, CA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| THE SHRINERS | TAMPA, FL | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| STE ANNE DE PORRES DETROIT CATHOLIC CHURCH | DETROIT, MI | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| BOYS TOWN | BOYS TOWN, NE | $13,500 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY | SARASOTA, FL | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $18,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE SHRINERS | TAMPA, FL | $16,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| TIDEWELL FOUNDATION | SARASOTA, FL | $16,500 | 2025 | ONCOLOGY NURSING EDUCATION |
| STE ANNE DE DETROIT CATHOLIC CHURCH | DETROIT, MI | $16,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND | OCEANSIDE, CA | $16,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| JUDICIAL WATCH | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SALVATION ARMY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $15,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HOLY SEPULCHRE CHURCH | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $13,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BOYS TOWN | BOYS TOWN, NE | $11,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | ATLANTA, GA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY | SARASOTA, FL | $40,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| STE ANNE DE DETROIT CATHOLIC CHURCH | DETROIT, MI | $13,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| SALVATION ARMY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $12,500 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| BOYS TOWN | BOYS TOWN, NE | $12,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| TIDEWELL FOUNDATION | SARASOTA, FL | $12,000 | 2024 | ONCOLOGY NURSING EDUCATION |
| SUSAN G KOMEN FOUNDATION | DALLAS, TX | $12,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| THE SHRINERS | TAMPA, FL | $9,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $8,500 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY OF ANIMALS | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $1,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY | SARASOTA, FL | $40,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| THE CHILD PROTECTION CENTER | SARASOTA, FL | $30,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| TIDEWELL FOUNDATION | SARASOTA, FL | $6,500 | 2023 | ONCOLOGY NURSING EDUCATIONONCOLOGY NURSING EDUCATION |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $6,500 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| SALVATION ARMY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $6,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| JUDICIAL WATCH | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| STE ANNE DE DETROIT CATHOLIC CHURCH | DETROIT, MI | $6,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| BOYS TOWN | BOYS TOWN, NE | $3,500 | 2023 | GENERAL |
| SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND | OCEANSIDE, CA | $1,000 | 2023 | GENERAL |
FRANK J AND LENORA DUPUIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
$2,070,480GENERAL
HOLY SEPULCHRE CHURCH
$15,000GENERAL
SALVATION ARMY
$15,000GENERAL
GENERAL
THE SHRINERS
$15,000GENERAL
STE ANNE DE PORRES DETROIT CATHOLIC CHURCH
$15,000GENERAL
BOYS TOWN
$13,500GENERAL
TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
$18,500GENERAL
THE SHRINERS
$16,500GENERAL
STE ANNE DE DETROIT CATHOLIC CHURCH
$16,500GENERAL
SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND
$16,500GENERAL
SALVATION ARMY
$15,500GENERAL
HOLY SEPULCHRE CHURCH
$13,500GENERAL
BOYS TOWN
$11,500GENERAL
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$1,000GENERAL
STE ANNE DE DETROIT CATHOLIC CHURCH
$13,000GENERAL
SALVATION ARMY
$12,500GENERAL
BOYS TOWN
$12,000GENERAL
SUSAN G KOMEN FOUNDATION
$12,000GENERAL
THE SHRINERS
$9,000GENERAL
SALVATION ARMY
$6,000GENERAL
STE ANNE DE DETROIT CATHOLIC CHURCH
$6,000GENERAL
BOYS TOWN
$3,500GENERAL
SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND
$1,000GENERAL