The Batchelor Foundation concentrates almost all of its giving on the University of Miami medical enterprise, providing large gifts for general operations, endowment, capital improvement, and cancer center support. Its philanthropy is institutionally focused and health/biomedical in orientation, favoring major investments in a single university partner rather than broad community grantmaking. The foundation appears to prioritize sustaining medical research, clinical capacity, and facility development through sizable, multi-grant commitments.
Highly concentrated: very few, very large grants directed to a single institutional partner (repeat grants to the same university units), emphasizing capital and endowment support rather than many small awards.
The Batchelor Foundation Inc’s most distinctive pattern is its repeated support for the University of Miami medical enterprise, including a $4,900,000 grant in 2025 to the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center for general operations and capital improvement. The foundation also made a $2,725,000 grant in 2024 and a $2,575,000 grant in 2025 to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for general operations and endowment support, showing a steady emphasis on medical research, clinical capacity, and long-term institutional stability. Beyond the university, its giving includes major support for health, environmental, and social-service organizations across South Florida. Examples from recent grants include $1,400,000 to The Everglades Foundation Inc in both 2024 and 2025 for general operations and endowment, and $1,007,500 to Jackson Health Foundation Inc for general operations and capital improvement. The pattern points to institution-centered philanthropy, with a preference for sustaining established organizations through unrestricted support, endowment building, and facility-related funding.
Health and biomedical institutions are central to the foundation’s grantmaking. In 2025, it gave $4,900,000 to the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center for general operations and capital improvement, and in 2024 it gave $2,725,000 to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for general operations and endowment. Those awards show support for both clinical and research infrastructure. The foundation also funds environmental and conservation work. It awarded $1,400,000 in 2024 and again in 2025 to The Everglades Foundation Inc for general operations and endowment, and gave $315,000 in both 2024 and 2025 to Audubon of Florida for general operations. Its recent grants also reach social services and community care. Jackson Health Foundation Inc received $1,007,500 for general operations and capital improvement, while Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of So FL received $250,000 for capital improvement.
Typical grant sizes cluster at a relatively consistent level: the 25th percentile is $19,000, the median is $25,000, and the 75th percentile is $50,000. That distribution sits alongside a small number of much larger institutional awards. The foundation operates as a regular funder rather than a donor-advised fund, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Recipients often appear across multiple years, including repeated support for the same organizations in 2024 and 2025, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off gifts. The pattern also shows a mix of general operations, endowment, and capital improvement support.
$23.3M
$409.1M
$8.7M
$25.8M
Most grants fall between $19K and $50K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$19K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Notable grantees: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami (institution-wide support)
Giving is highly concentrated in Florida, with 91% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Recent grants cluster in Miami, including the University of Miami, Jackson Health Foundation Inc, and South Florida PBS Inc. Other Florida recipient cities include Palmetto Bay, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, West Palm Beach, and Davie. The recipient-country distribution is entirely domestic: all recorded grants went to U.S. organizations.
Recent grants show a strong emphasis on nonprofit institutions tied to health, biomedical research, and related infrastructure, especially the University of Miami medical enterprise. It also funds environmental groups, social-service providers, museums, public media, and wildlife organizations, mostly through general operations, endowment, and capital improvement support.
The typical grant size is $19,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes larger awards in the hundreds of thousands to several million dollars.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including The Everglades Foundation Inc in 2024 and 2025, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2024 and 2025, and Audubon of Florida in 2024 and 2025. That pattern points to ongoing institutional relationships.
Florida dominates its grantmaking, with 91% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipient cities include Miami, Palmetto Bay, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, West Palm Beach, and Davie.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PELICAN HARBOR SEABIRD STA INC | MIAMI, FL | $3,603,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | MIAMI, FL | $2,275,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS & ENDOWMENT |
| THE MIAMI FOUNDATION - RARE SPECIES | MIAMI, FL | $2,000,000 | 2026 | ENDOWMENT |
| OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER INC | MIAMI, FL | $500,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT |
| PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE INC | MIAMI, FL | $500,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA INC | MIAMI, FL | $450,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPLAIRED INC | MIAMI, FL | $425,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SOUTH FLORIDA PBS INC | MIAMI, FL | $400,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP INC | MIAMI, FL | $400,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS & ENDOWMENT |
| AUDUBON OF FLORIDA | MIAMI, FL | $315,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOUNDATION | MIAMI, FL | $300,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| BAPTIST HEALTH SO FL FOUNDATION | CORAL GABLES, FL | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| BROWARD PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS INC | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $245,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC | GAINESVILLE, FL | $210,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS & ENDOWMENT |
| MCCARTHY'S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INC | W PALM BEACH, FL | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT |
| FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN | CORAL GABLES, FL | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| AMERICAN SOC PREVOF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| WOMEN OF TOMORROW MENTOR & SCHOLARSHIP PROG INC | MIAMI, FL | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER INC | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SHERIDAN HOUSE FAMILY MINISTRIES INC | DAVIE, FL | $190,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FLAMINGO GARDENS INC | DAVIE, FL | $175,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT |
| LIFENET4FAMILIES | LAUDERHILL, FL | $175,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UNITED WAY OF MIAMI-DADE INC | MIAMI, FL | $175,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| COVENANT HOUSE FLORIDA | CORAL GABLES, FL | $170,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI INC | COCONUT GROVE, FL | $165,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| EASTER SEALS FLORIDA INC | WINTER PARK, FL | $155,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCH NURSING & HEALTH | CORAL GABLES, FL | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC | NAPLES, FL | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SYLVESTER COMPREH CANCER CTR | MIAMI, FL | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF TROPICAL FLORIDA INC | MIAMI, FL | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT |
| CLINIC FOR REHAB OF WILDLIFE INC | SANIBEL ISLAND, FL | $150,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT |
| THE VICTORY CENTER INC | N MIAMI BEACH, FL | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PROJECT LIFT INC | PALM CITY, FL | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER MIAMI INC | N MIAMI BEACH, FL | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| MIAMI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC | MIAMI, FL | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| COX SCIENCE CENTER & AQUARIUM INC | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| VITA NOVA INC | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOC | WASHINGTON, DC | $120,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| BRANCHES INC | MIAMI, FL | $115,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| URBAN YOUTH IMPACT INC | W PALM BEACH, FL | $115,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| NEW HOPE CHARITIES INC | SURFSIDE, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | MIAMI, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| 4KIDS OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER TRUST INC | MIAMI, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CONCERNED AFRICAN WOMEN INC | MIAMI GARDENS, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| HIS HOUSE INC | OPALOCKA, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| ISLAND DOLPHIN CARE INC | KEY LARGO, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SOUTH FL COUNCIL INC | MIAMI LAKES, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| OPPORTUNITY INC | W PALM BEACH, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PALM BEACH CTY FOOD BANK INC | LANTANA, FL | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
PELICAN HARBOR SEABIRD STA INC
$3,603,000GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
$2,275,000GENERAL OPERATIONS & ENDOWMENT
THE MIAMI FOUNDATION - RARE SPECIES
$2,000,000ENDOWMENT
GENERAL OPERATIONS
SOUTH FLORIDA PBS INC
$400,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
LIFENET4FAMILIES
$175,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
UNITED WAY OF MIAMI-DADE INC
$175,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
COVENANT HOUSE FLORIDA
$170,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
EASTER SEALS FLORIDA INC
$155,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SYLVESTER COMPREH CANCER CTR
$150,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GENERAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
CLINIC FOR REHAB OF WILDLIFE INC
$150,000CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT LIFT INC
$125,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER MIAMI INC
$125,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
BRANCHES INC
$115,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
NEW HOPE CHARITIES INC
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE SALVATION ARMY
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
4KIDS OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
CONCERNED AFRICAN WOMEN INC
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SOUTH FL COUNCIL INC
$100,000GENERAL OPERATIONS