The Melvin C Draft Family Foundation concentrates its giving on local public K–12 education in and around Trinity, FL, with a strong emphasis on direct support to individual schools and school-related extracurricular programs. Grants are directed toward elementary and high school needs, including general charitable support and funding for band/arts boosters. The foundation appears highly community-focused, prioritizing a small number of local school beneficiaries rather than broad geographic or issue diversification.
Melvin C Draft Family Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by repeated, large grants to local public schools and school booster groups in Pasco County. The strongest pattern in the record is support for Gulf High School Band Boosters and Longleaf Elementary School, both in New Port Richey, with multiple awards across 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern points to a place-based funder that backs school operations, extracurricular programs, and general charitable needs rather than a wide mix of fields. The foundation’s grant history shows direct support for elementary and high school beneficiaries, along with a smaller set of community organizations. Longleaf Elementary School received several grants, including repeated $30,000 and $40,000 awards, while Gulf High School Band Boosters also received repeated support at $43,000, $19,000, and $10,000. Other recipients in the record include River Ridge Middle School, Gulf Middle School, and Mitchell High School Booster, which reinforces the foundation’s focus on public K–12 education and parent-led booster organizations. Outside education, the foundation has also made charitable grants to organizations such as Metropolitan Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch.
Public K–12 education is the clearest theme in the foundation’s grantmaking. Longleaf Elementary School in New Port Richey received multiple charitable grants, including $40,000 awards in 2023 and $30,000 awards in 2024 and 2025, showing sustained support for a single elementary school. Music and extracurricular programs are another visible priority. Gulf High School Band Boosters received repeated grants, including $43,000 and $19,000 awards in 2023 and a $10,000 award in 2025. The foundation also supported River Ridge Middle School with $12,500 in 2025 and Gulf Middle School with $6,335 in 2024, extending its K–12 support beyond one campus. A smaller set of charitable grants went to community and youth-serving organizations such as Metropolitan Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch.
Melvin C Draft Family Foundation gives at a modest-to-midrange scale, with a typical grant size of $1,325 at the 25th percentile, $2,500 at the median, and $4,100 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes substantially larger awards to a small group of recurring recipients, especially school-based beneficiaries. The pattern is relationship-driven rather than one-off. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Longleaf Elementary School, Gulf High School Band Boosters, Gulf Middle School, Metropolitan Ministries, Heartland Horse Heroes, and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch. The foundation is a family foundation and does not fund individuals. No application process is indicated in the provided data.
$163K
$3.2M
$289K
$400K
Most grants fall between $1K and $4K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$4K
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Concentrated, small portfolio: few, relatively large grants focused on repeat funding to the same local school recipients rather than many small or geographically diverse grants.
Notable grantees: Longleaf Elementary School, Gulf High School Band Boosters, Local public K–12 schools and booster organizations (Trinity/Pasco County)
Giving is concentrated in Florida, which accounts for 46% of grants and is also the top state by grant count. New Port Richey appears frequently through Longleaf Elementary School, Gulf High School Band Boosters, River Ridge Middle School, and Gulf Middle School. Trinity also appears through Mitchell High School Booster. Outside Florida, the recent record includes grants to Memphis, Tennessee; Clearwater, Tampa, and Boys Ranch, Florida; and Virginia recipients in Blacksburg and Farmville.
The recent record centers on public K–12 education, especially local elementary, middle, and high school beneficiaries in Pasco County. Named recipients include Longleaf Elementary School, Gulf High School Band Boosters, River Ridge Middle School, Gulf Middle School, and Mitchell High School Booster. The foundation also gives to a smaller set of community and youth-serving charities.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Longleaf Elementary School, Gulf High School Band Boosters, Gulf Middle School, Metropolitan Ministries, Heartland Horse Heroes, and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch. That pattern suggests recurring support rather than isolated one-time grants.
The grant-size distribution is relatively small at the center: the 25th percentile is $1,325, the median is $2,500, and the 75th percentile is $4,100. The recent grants list also shows larger awards to a handful of school-based recipients.
Florida is the top state by grant count and receives 46% of the foundation’s grants. Within Florida, New Port Richey shows up repeatedly through multiple school and booster beneficiaries, and Trinity also appears in the recent record.
Education is the dominant pattern, but not the only one. In the recent record, the foundation also supported Metropolitan Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, St Jude Childrens Research Hospita, and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, showing a mix of school-centered and broader charitable giving.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONGLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $39,645 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| GULF HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| PIEDMONT AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | FARMVILLE, VA | $9,692 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCH | BOYS RANCH, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES | TAMPA, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| UVA WOMAN'S HEART HEALTH PROGRAM | BOONE, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BUCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | DILLWYN, VA | $4,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| WOUNDED WARRIOR | TOPEKA, KS | $3,050 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HOME FOR OUR TROOPS | TAUNTON, MA | $3,050 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| TEAM RUBICON | LOS ANGELES, CA | $3,010 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ALL HANDS & HEARTS | MATTAPOISETT, MA | $3,010 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | FAIRFAX, VA | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CHAPTERS HEALTH | TEMPLE TERRACE, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | CLEARWATER, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| SPCA OF NEW PORT RICHEY | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| UVA HEALTH FOUNDATION FBO CHILDREN | BOONE, IA | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA DENTAL ACCESS | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN | TAMPA, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| SALVATION ARMY | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| PIEDMONT HOUSING ALLIANCE | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF PASCO COUNTY | SPRING HILL, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ALBERMALE RESCUE SQUAD | CROZET, VA | $2,900 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| JW MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTI | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $2,700 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| COLBYS CREW | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $2,170 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| DILLWYN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | DILLWYN, VA | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| WENDELL KRINN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CRYASTAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO | CRYSTAL RIVER, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION | BLACKSBURG, VA | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| GULF HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ACA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | STEVENSON RANCH, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| LADYBUG FARM SANCTUARY | ODESSA, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BLUE RIDGE FOOD BANK | VERONA, VA | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HEARTLAND HORSE HEROES | BUCKINGHAM, VA | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| WEST PASCO EDUCATION ACADEMY | HUDSON, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITA | MEMPHIS, TN | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MAPS | PASADENA, CA | $1,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| THE NORML FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| PARAMOUNT THEATRE OF CHARLOTTESVILL | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $1,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| LONGLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $12,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| GULF HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITA | MEMPHIS, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES | TAMPA, FL | $8,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | CLEARWATER, FL | $7,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCH | BOYS RANCH, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HEARTLAND HORSE HEROES | BUCKINGHAM, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| TEAM RUBICON | LOS ANGELES, CA | $3,012 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
LONGLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$39,645CHARITABLE
GULF HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS
$10,000CHARITABLE
PIEDMONT AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$9,692CHARITABLE
FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCH
$5,000CHARITABLE
UVA WOMAN'S HEART HEALTH PROGRAM
$5,000CHARITABLE
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
$4,000CHARITABLE
WOUNDED WARRIOR
$3,050CHARITABLE
HOME FOR OUR TROOPS
$3,050CHARITABLE
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$3,000CHARITABLE
EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK
$3,000CHARITABLE
CHAPTERS HEALTH
$3,000CHARITABLE
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$3,000CHARITABLE
SPCA OF NEW PORT RICHEY
$3,000CHARITABLE
UVA HEALTH FOUNDATION FBO CHILDREN
$3,000CHARITABLE
CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA DENTAL ACCESS
$3,000CHARITABLE
SALVATION ARMY
$3,000CHARITABLE
HUMANE SOCIETY OF PASCO COUNTY
$3,000CHARITABLE
ALBERMALE RESCUE SQUAD
$2,900CHARITABLE
JW MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTI
$2,700CHARITABLE
COLBYS CREW
$2,170CHARITABLE
DILLWYN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
$2,000CHARITABLE
WENDELL KRINN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
$2,000CHARITABLE
CRYASTAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO
$2,000CHARITABLE
RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
$2,000CHARITABLE
GULF HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM
$2,000CHARITABLE
ACA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
$2,000CHARITABLE
LADYBUG FARM SANCTUARY
$2,000CHARITABLE
BLUE RIDGE FOOD BANK
$2,000CHARITABLE
HEARTLAND HORSE HEROES
$2,000CHARITABLE
WEST PASCO EDUCATION ACADEMY
$2,000CHARITABLE
MAPS
$1,500CHARITABLE
THE NORML FOUNDATION
$1,500CHARITABLE
PARAMOUNT THEATRE OF CHARLOTTESVILL
$1,500CHARITABLE
LONGLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$30,000CHARITABLE
RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
$12,500CHARITABLE
GULF HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS
$10,000CHARITABLE
ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITA
$10,000CHARITABLE
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$7,000CHARITABLE
FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCH
$5,000CHARITABLE
HEARTLAND HORSE HEROES
$5,000CHARITABLE