About Nate Edwards Annual Fishing Tournament
Committed to keeping Nate Edwards' memory alive by changing lives through community donations, scholarships, and support for individuals with autism and special needs.
Focus Areas
Education / ScholarshipsAutism servicesSpecial needs / Developmental disabilitiesCommunity servicesYouth programs
Who They Fund
students pursuing trade or vocational traininglocal K-12 studentspeople with autismindividuals with Down syndromepeople with special needs / intellectual and developmental disabilitiesfamilies of beneficiaries receiving wish-type support
Funding Style
About Nate Edwards Annual Fishing Tournament
A $29,000 grant to Autism Services of Florida in 2024 stands out in Nate Edwards Annual Fishing Tournament Inc’s recent giving, and it points to a clear pattern: the funder directs substantial support to autism services, special needs programs, and local education. The foundation’s giving is rooted in community support rather than broad institutional grantmaking, with awards that range from small individual-style gifts to larger program grants. Recent grants show a mix of school support, disability services, and scholarship funding. Everglades City School received $25,000 in 2025, while Gigi's Playhouse Fort Myers received $8,052 in 2025. Other recipients include Larc Inc, Florida Austin Center, and East Lee High School, which indicates attention to both specialized support organizations and local schools. The foundation’s stated mission centers on keeping Nate Edwards’ memory alive through community donations, scholarships, and support for people with autism and special needs. Its active grant programs reinforce that pattern, including a designated autism-services fund and a scholarship fund for Everglades City School graduates pursuing trade or captain school training.
What Nate Edwards Annual Fishing Tournament Funds
Autism and special-needs support are central to the foundation’s grantmaking. In 2023, it gave $29,000 to Autism Services of FL LLC in Fort Myers for “help the autism population,” and in 2025 it gave $1,483 to Autism Services of Florida in Naples. It also supported Florida Austin Center multiple times, including $8,801, $8,450, $1,106, $952, and $554 across 2024. Education appears through school and scholarship grants. Everglades City School received $25,000 in 2025, and East Lee High School received $9,500 in 2025 and $1,000 in 2024. The foundation also gave $1,114 to Everglades Student in Naples. Disability-focused community organizations are another recurring theme. Larc Inc received $7,000 in 2025 and $1,442 in 2024, while Gigi's Playhouse Fort Myers received $8,052 in 2025. The pattern shows support for both direct services and local educational pathways.
How Nate Edwards Annual Fishing Tournament Gives
Typical grant size is modest, with a p25 of $489, a median of $1,110, and a p75 of $7,000. The distribution also includes larger awards such as $25,000 and $29,000, so the foundation uses a layered approach rather than a single grant tier. The 2024 and 2025 records show repeat support to the same organizations, including Autism Services of Florida, Florida Austin Center, Larc Inc, East Lee High School, and Everglades Laser Creations. That recurring pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. The foundation is a community-focused grantmaker with no program-related investments and does not fund individuals directly.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$28K
Total Assets
$76K
Total Revenue
$156K
Total Expenses
$172K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $489 and $7K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$489
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$7K
Geographic Reach
Local3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
OLIVIA JOHSON
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