The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie impacts communities through inspired philanthropy, strategic innovation and leadership.
The Community Foundation - Martin / St Lucie Inc. channels most of its recent giving into local nonprofit operating support, with several six-figure awards reaching organizations in Stuart, Fort Pierce, Palm City, and Port St. Lucie. Its portfolio shows a strong mix of flexible support and project-based funding, including a matching grant for the Water Club at Boys & Girls Clubs of St Lucie County and a matching grant for Guardians for New Futures to support the child advocacy center. The foundation also backs capital-intensive community work, such as Florida Oceanographic Society’s boardwalks, play-and-learn stations, deionized water system, animal food prep building, and gamefish lagoon reefs. Scholarships are another visible part of its work, including named awards for students pursuing nursing, social service, public health, blood donation, hematology, and higher education. Across the grants listed, the foundation supports community-serving nonprofits, schools, and youth-focused organizations through operating, program, matching, and capital grants.
Education and scholarship funding appear in both general and named award programs. The Jack and Dorothy Smouse Awards support students pursuing nursing or social service fields, while the Daniel E. Dunn Scholarship supports graduating seniors interested in public health, blood donation, or hematology. The foundation also offers TCFMSL Scholarships for graduating seniors based on academic performance, work hours, income, extracurriculars, and community involvement. In youth services, Boys & Girls Clubs of St Lucie County received support for the Water Club, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County received operating support. Community health and family services are also present through grants to Tykes & Teens Inc. for general operating expenses and Guardians for New Futures for the child advocacy center.
Typical awards cluster in the five-figure range, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $22,150, and a p75 of $50,000. The recent grant list also shows repeated support for several organizations across multiple years, including Boys & Girls Clubs of St Lucie County, House of Hope Inc., Project Lift Inc., and Children's Golf Foundation Inc. The foundation operates through a local community foundation structure, and its active programs include both competitive grant portals and responsive funds. Several programs accept unsolicited applications, while the Frances Langford Fund for Martin County uses a letter-of-intent process and invitation-only full applications.
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$63.6M
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$8.6M
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $22K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$22K
75th Percentile
$50K
ELLYN STEVENSON
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Giving is concentrated in Florida, with 80% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state and Florida also the top state by grant count. Recent recipients include Stuart, Fort Pierce, Palm City, Port St. Lucie, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, and Palm City again across multiple awards. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 257 grants in the United States.
The foundation supports nonprofit operating needs, program support, matching grants, project-specific capital work, and scholarships. Recent examples include operating support for community nonprofits, matching support for a child advocacy center and a youth water club, and named scholarships for students in nursing, social service, public health, blood donation, hematology, and higher education.
Its typical grant sizes are $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $22,150 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list also includes several six-figure awards, with the largest listed at $324,000.
The recent grants show recurring support. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including Boys & Girls Clubs of St Lucie County, House of Hope Inc., Project Lift Inc., and Children's Golf Foundation Inc., alongside one-time awards and program-specific grants.
Its listed focus areas include nonprofit capacity building, education and scholarships, arts and culture, healthcare, youth services, environmental sustainability, and disaster relief. Active grant programs also include community needs funding, impact-style nonprofit project grants, and named scholarship awards.
Yes. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including The Community Fund, the Jack and Dorothy Smouse Awards, TCFMSL - General Grant Opportunities, and the Men’s Giving Club Grants. The Frances Langford Fund for Martin County uses a letter-of-intent process and does not accept unsolicited applications.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation - Martin / St Lucie that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit applicants using the Community Foundation's grant portal; further criteria not visible in the scraped content.
Deadline: Letter of Intent opens August 5, 2026; due December 4, 2026.
Who can apply: Nonprofit applicants using the Community Foundation's grant portal; further criteria not visible in the scraped content.
Deadline: 2026 grant process to open July 2026.
Who can apply: Nonprofit applicants using the Community Foundation's grant portal; further criteria not visible in the scraped content.
Deadline: Due the first week of January, April, July and October.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving St. Lucie County; specific criteria depend on the Impact100 St. Lucie cycle and are available on the GrantInterface application.
Deadline: 2026 grant process to open July 2026.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE OF HOPE INC | STUART, FL | $606,165 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT FOOD PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES; DISASTER RELIEF PREPAREDNESS KITS FOR HOMELESS AND AT RISK RESIDENTS; HURRICANE MILTON DISASTER HOME RESTORATION |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST LUCIE COUNTY | FORT PIERCE, FL | $500,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; RENOVATION OF YOUTH CLUB |
| ARC OF THE TREASURE COAST | STUART, FL | $343,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION CENTER |
| MUSTARD SEED MINISTRIES OF FORT PIERCE INC | FORT PIERCE, FL | $166,100 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CHILDREN'S GOLF FOUNDATION INC | RIVIERA BEACH, FL | $153,926 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; SUPPORT EXPANSION OF MARKETING ACTIVITIES AND STAFF |
| TYKES & TEENS INC | STUART, FL | $132,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; SUPPORT CAMPAIGN TO LAUNCH CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WALK IN CLINIC |
| FRIENDS OF THE LYRIC INC | STUART, FL | $132,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; SUPPORT HISTORICAL THEATRE BUILDING REPAIRS |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF MARTIN COUNTY INC | STUART, FL | $113,981 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| FIRST TEE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INC (THE) | NORTH HAMPTON, NH | $110,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR PROGRAM SERVICES AND FACILITIES |
| HIBISCUS CHILDREN'S CENTER FOUNDATION INC | JENSEN BEACH, FL | $109,900 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| PLACE OF HOPE INC | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $106,182 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MARTIN COUNTY | HOBE SOUND, FL | $103,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| KIAWAH LIFE PLAN VILLAGE INC | CHARLESTON, SC | $100,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT RESIDENT PROGRAMS AND SUBSIDIZED HOUSING |
| BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC | NAPLES, FL | $99,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN HEALTH FOUNDATION INC | STUART, FL | $91,439 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MARTIN COUNTY INC | STUART, FL | $87,230 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| COUNCIL ON AGING OF MARTIN COUNTY INC | STUART, FL | $85,370 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CARE | MERRIFIELD, VA | $82,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| THE SALVATION ARMY OF MARTIN ST LUCIE AND OKEECHOBEE COUNTIES | STUART, FL | $81,348 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| OUR VILLAGE OF OKEECHOBEE | OKEECHOBEE, FL | $74,550 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $72,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; HURRICANE RELIEF AND RESTORATION |
| NINA HAVEN SCHOLARSHIPS INC | STUART, FL | $69,248 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| GEOFFREY C SMITH GALLERIES INC | STUART, FL | $60,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| LOVE AND HOPE IN ACTION INC | PORT SALERNO, FL | $55,300 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE CLINIC INC | STUART, FL | $54,700 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE TO UNDER AND UNINSURED |
| MARTIN COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION | STUART, FL | $51,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| GRACEWAY VILLAGE | FORT PIERCE, FL | $49,029 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| FLORIDA OCEANOGRAPHIC SOCIETY | STUART, FL | $48,750 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION |
| UNITED WAY OF MARTIN COUNTY INC | STUART, FL | $48,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED INC | JENSEN BEACH, FL | $48,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE |
| PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS TREASURE COAST | FT PIERCE, FL | $46,700 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT TEACHER AND CASE MANAGER SALARIES |
| SPEAK LIFE PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY INC | STUART, FL | $45,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM |
| ARTS FOUNDATION FOR MARTIN COUNTY INC | STUART, FL | $43,165 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT ARTS PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES |
| OCEAN RESEARCH & CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION | VERO BEACH, FL | $40,750 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CITIZEN SCIENCE |
| HANDS OF ST LUCIE COUNTY | FORT PIERCE, FL | $40,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| SAFESPACE INC | STUART, FL | $37,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| WALT WHITMAN CREW BOOSTERS INC | GLEN ECHO, MD | $35,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| LIGHT OF THE WORLD CHARITIES INC | STUART, FL | $33,214 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| MARTIN COUNTY POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC | PALM CITY, FL | $31,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| FILLING MEMORIAL HOME OF MERCY INC | NAPOLEON, OH | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CATCH THE WAVE OF HOPE | PALM CITY, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| HOPE RURAL SCHOOL | INDIANTOWN, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| LIFEBUILDERS OF THE TREASURE COAST INC | FORT PIERCE, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| END IT CORPORATION | FORT PIERCE, FL | $29,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST INC | PALM CITY, FL | $29,469 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT SHELTER ENHANCEMENT CAMPAIGN |
| ADULT AND PEDIATRIC INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC | STUART, FL | $28,750 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| MUSC FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | $28,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| THE CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS | CORNING, NY | $27,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT ART STUDIO RENOVATION AND EXPANSION |
| UNITED WAY OF ST LUCIE & OKEECHOBEE INC | FT PIERCE, FL | $26,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT FOOD PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES; DISASTER RELIEF PREPAREDNESS KITS FOR HOMELESS AND AT RISK RESIDENTS; HURRICANE MILTON DISASTER HOME RESTORATION
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; RENOVATION OF YOUTH CLUB
ARC OF THE TREASURE COAST
$343,000TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION CENTER
MUSTARD SEED MINISTRIES OF FORT PIERCE INC
$166,100TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
CHILDREN'S GOLF FOUNDATION INC
$153,926TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; SUPPORT EXPANSION OF MARKETING ACTIVITIES AND STAFF
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; SUPPORT CAMPAIGN TO LAUNCH CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WALK IN CLINIC
FRIENDS OF THE LYRIC INC
$132,000TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; SUPPORT HISTORICAL THEATRE BUILDING REPAIRS
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
FIRST TEE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INC (THE)
$110,000TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR PROGRAM SERVICES AND FACILITIES
HIBISCUS CHILDREN'S CENTER FOUNDATION INC
$109,900TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
KIAWAH LIFE PLAN VILLAGE INC
$100,000TO SUPPORT RESIDENT PROGRAMS AND SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
COUNCIL ON AGING OF MARTIN COUNTY INC
$85,370TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; HURRICANE RELIEF AND RESTORATION
NINA HAVEN SCHOLARSHIPS INC
$69,248TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
GEOFFREY C SMITH GALLERIES INC
$60,000TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE TO UNDER AND UNINSURED
GRACEWAY VILLAGE
$49,029TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT TEACHER AND CASE MANAGER SALARIES
SPEAK LIFE PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY INC
$45,000TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM
ARTS FOUNDATION FOR MARTIN COUNTY INC
$43,165TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT ARTS PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CITIZEN SCIENCE
HANDS OF ST LUCIE COUNTY
$40,500TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
WALT WHITMAN CREW BOOSTERS INC
$35,500TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
CATCH THE WAVE OF HOPE
$30,000TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
END IT CORPORATION
$29,500TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT SHELTER ENHANCEMENT CAMPAIGN
ADULT AND PEDIATRIC INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INC
$28,750TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
THE CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
$27,500TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; TO SUPPORT ART STUDIO RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
UNITED WAY OF ST LUCIE & OKEECHOBEE INC
$26,500TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
