About Guardian Trust Foundation
We are a Florida‑based, 501(c)(3), not‑for‑profit corporation. Our purpose is to support individuals with disabilities and other tax‑exempt organizations that serve individuals with disabilities. We fulfill this mission by administering Special Needs Trusts and donating funds raised through public donations and program fees to organizations serving individuals with special needs.
Focus Areas
Individuals with disabilitiesSpecial needs trust administrationMedicaid/SSI eligibility supportElder care and guardianship supportSupport for nonprofits serving people with disabilities
Who They Fund
participating organizationsindividual scholarship recipients (students)community members attending/benefiting from sponsored eventsstatewide nonprofits/organizations
Funding Style
About Guardian Trust Foundation
Guardian Trust Foundation Inc makes grants tied to disability services and special-needs support, with a clear emphasis on organizations that help people maintain independence, navigate guardianship, and improve quality of life. Its recent giving includes six-figure support for Aging Solutions in Lutz and substantial awards to the Office of Public Guardian - North Florida in Tallahassee, showing a pattern of backing organizations that work directly with vulnerable populations and public guardianship systems. The foundation’s charitable purpose is closely connected to its trust administration work. It administers special needs trusts and supports tax-exempt organizations serving individuals with disabilities, including groups working on Medicaid and SSI eligibility support, elder care, and guardianship. Recent grants also show support for service providers in community-based settings, such as YMCA of the Suncoast in Clearwater and Clearwater Free Clinic, alongside disability-focused nonprofits like Arc Tampa Bay Foundation and Learning Independence for Tomorrow Inc. Grantmaking appears to center on Florida organizations, with repeated awards across 2024 and 2025 to the same kinds of participating organizations and general-donation recipients. The mix of public guardianship, disability services, and related nonprofit support gives the foundation a defined profile within Florida’s disability and protective-services ecosystem.
What Guardian Trust Foundation Funds
In disability services, Guardian Trust Foundation Inc funded Arc Florida in Tallahassee with $50,000 in 2025 and Arc Tampa Bay Foundation in Clearwater with $50,000 in the same year. It also supported Learning Independence for Tomorrow Inc in Clearwater with a $40,000 grant, pointing to interest in programs that help people build independence. Guardianship and public-protection work is another visible theme. The foundation awarded $50,000 to Florida Guardian Ad Litem Foundation Inc in Tallahassee and $35,000 to Guardianship Office of the Tenth Circuit Inc in Winter Haven, alongside support for Adult Advocate Alliance in Winter Haven. These grants align with its stated focus on guardianship and advocacy. The foundation also funded organizations serving broader community needs connected to disability support. Clearwater Free Clinic received $50,000, and YMCA of the Suncoast in Clearwater received $50,000, showing that the foundation’s giving reaches beyond direct-service disability agencies when the recipient’s work fits its mission.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$845K
Total Assets
$152K
Total Revenue
$5M
Total Expenses
$5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $15K and $35K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$35K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
TRAVIS FINCHUM
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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