The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation concentrates its giving on high-profile humanitarian relief and children's charitable causes, favoring large, unrestricted gifts to national and international nonprofits. In recent years the foundation split support between pediatric wish-granting in the U.S. (Make‑A‑Wish) and fast-response food and nutrition organizations active in crises (World Central Kitchen, Action Against Hunger). Its grants emphasize direct service charities addressing acute needs rather than long-term policy or local community capacity building.
Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small number of national/international charities; repeat support to at least one pediatric charity and one-time large gifts to crisis-response and hunger organizations.
The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation Inc has repeatedly made six-figure gifts to a small set of national charities, with $200,000 grants in 2025 to Action Against Hunger and World Central Kitchen standing out in the recent record. That pattern fits a funder that concentrates on humanitarian relief and children’s charitable services rather than a broad local portfolio. Across the recent grants list, the foundation appears to favor direct-service organizations that can respond quickly to acute need, from food and nutrition assistance to pediatric wish-granting and disaster response. One of its clearest relationships is with Make-A-Wish Foundation in Phoenix, which received $189,597 in 2023, $163,380 in 2024, and $121,051 in 2025. The foundation also gave $136,480 to March of Dimes in 2023, indicating support for child and family health causes beyond wish-granting. The mix of recurring support and large one-time awards suggests a grantmaker that keeps a short list of charities in rotation while also backing major crisis-response organizations at meaningful scale.
In emergency food relief and humanitarian response, the foundation gave $200,000 each in 2025 to Action Against Hunger in New York and World Central Kitchen in Washington, DC. Earlier grants also included $100,000 to Action Against Hunger in 2023 and 2024, showing repeated support for that organization. For children’s charitable services, Make-A-Wish Foundation in Phoenix received $189,597 in 2023, $163,380 in 2024, and $121,051 in 2025. The foundation also gave $136,480 to March of Dimes in 2023, which adds a maternal and child health dimension. Its recent grants also reach global hunger and development work through $100,000 gifts to Village Enterprise Fund in San Carlos in both 2023 and 2025. The broader list includes grants to organizations such as the American Red Cross, Orlando Health Foundation, and Manna Food Bank.
The typical grant size is $1,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $12,150 at the 75th percentile, but the recent list also shows a smaller number of six-figure awards. The foundation’s giving is concentrated rather than diffuse, with repeated grants to the same charities across multiple years, including several annual gifts to select recipients. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The grant pattern is consistent with a private foundation rather than an operating charity, with support delivered through charitable grants.
$1.1M
$15M
$2.5M
$1.1M
Most grants fall between $2K and $12K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$12K
About 22% of grants go to recipients in FL.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 331 | $5.1M | 99.4% |
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Notable grantees: Make‑A‑Wish Foundation, World Central Kitchen, Action Against Hunger
The recipient base is overwhelmingly U.S.-based: 260 grants, or 99.2%, went to U.S. organizations, and 2 grants went to Canada. Within the U.S., grants appear in multiple regions, with New York, New York; Washington, DC; Phoenix, Arizona; Chicago, Illinois; Orlando, Florida; and San Carlos, California all appearing in the recent list. Illinois recipients account for 22% of grants, but the foundation gives most often in New York state. The geography is national rather than local, despite the foundation’s Glencoe, Illinois headquarters.
The recent record centers on direct-service charities in humanitarian relief, children’s charitable services, and health-related support. Examples include Action Against Hunger, World Central Kitchen, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and March of Dimes, along with food banks and disaster-response organizations.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is $1,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $12,150 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include several awards of $100,000 to $200,000.
Yes. Make-A-Wish Foundation received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Action Against Hunger received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025 as well. Village Enterprise Fund also appears more than once in the recent list.
Most grants go to U.S. recipients, with 260 grants in the United States and 2 in Canada. Recent U.S. recipients include organizations in New York, Washington, DC, Phoenix, Chicago, Orlando, and San Carlos.
No. The recent grants show at least three recurring areas: pediatric wish-granting and children’s services, emergency food relief and disaster response, and global hunger and malnutrition treatment and prevention. The giving also includes health and family-support charities such as March of Dimes and Orlando Health Foundation.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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| $1K |
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Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE ENTERPRISE | San Carlos, CA | $130,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MARCH OF DIMES | ARLINGTON, VA | $107,680 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ACTION AGAINST HUNGER | New York, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable |
| MAKE-A-WISH WISHMAKERS BALL ORLANDO | Orlando, FL | $70,950 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| PINK RIBBON JACKSONVILLE | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ST MICHAELS SOLDIERS | MIDDLEBURG, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $44,350 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| SAFE SPACE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE JACKSONVILLE | Jacksonville, FL | $32,400 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CHAMPIONS FOR HOPE | Loma Linda, CA | $30,200 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | Chicago, IL | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF CHICAGO | Chicago, IL | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ABCD | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | Washington, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| JAY FUND | Jacksonville Beach, FL | $19,900 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CAL'S ANGELS | ST CHARLES, IL | $19,600 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE | Madison, WI | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| SALVATION ARMY | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| UNBROKEN SPIRIT | Arden, NC | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FOUNDATION FOR EDMUNDS SCHOOL DISTRICT | Lynnwood, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MEALS ON WHEELS | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| RUNWAY TO HOPE | ORLANDO, FL | $13,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FOUNDATION FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | Winter Park, FL | $12,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ST JOSEPH'S FOOD PANTRY | Libertyville, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| VOA FOUNDATION | Alexandria, VA | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL | Lake Forest, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BABY 2 BABY | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| THE RITA FOUNDATION | Jacksonville, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| THE JOSSELYN CENTER | Northbrook, IL | $9,350 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| JACKSONVILLE ZOO | Jacksonville, FL | $9,200 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CECF WISH FOUNDATION | Kissimmee, FL | $8,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $7,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| POWERHOUSE MINISTRIES | Marshall, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| SALTY FAMILY SERVICES | Ormond Beach, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| NEW HOPE FOR KIDS | Maitland, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | Seattle, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY | Stanford, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MADISON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | Waunakee, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | Stanford, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| KIDS ROCK THE NATION | PALM COAST, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| RAY OF HOPE | Libertyville, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF FLORIDA | Orlando, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| JOSSELYN CENTER | Northfield, IL | $4,775 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| THE ARC JACKSONVILLE | Jacksonville, FL | $4,550 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| JACKSONVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY | Jacksonville, FL | $4,400 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ADVENT HEALTH HENDERSONVILLE | Hendersonville, NC | $3,960 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Madison, WI | $3,896 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION | Purchase, NY | $3,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BEST BUDDIES NORTH FLORIDA | Jacksonville, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
VILLAGE ENTERPRISE
$130,000CHARITABLE
MAKE-A-WISH WISHMAKERS BALL ORLANDO
$70,950CHARITABLE
PINK RIBBON JACKSONVILLE
$50,000CHARITABLE
ST MICHAELS SOLDIERS
$50,000CHARITABLE
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
$44,350CHARITABLE
SAFE SPACE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS
$40,000CHARITABLE
CHAMPIONS FOR HOPE
$30,200CHARITABLE
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$30,000CHARITABLE
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF CHICAGO
$30,000CHARITABLE
ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
$25,000CHARITABLE
ABCD
$25,000CHARITABLE
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
$20,000CHARITABLE
JAY FUND
$19,900CHARITABLE
CAL'S ANGELS
$19,600CHARITABLE
CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE
$15,000CHARITABLE
SALVATION ARMY
$15,000CHARITABLE
UNBROKEN SPIRIT
$15,000CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION FOR EDMUNDS SCHOOL DISTRICT
$15,000CHARITABLE
MEALS ON WHEELS
$15,000CHARITABLE
ST JOSEPH'S FOOD PANTRY
$10,000CHARITABLE
VOA FOUNDATION
$10,000CHARITABLE
LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
$10,000CHARITABLE
THE RITA FOUNDATION
$10,000CHARITABLE
JACKSONVILLE ZOO
$9,200CHARITABLE
CECF WISH FOUNDATION
$8,500CHARITABLE
CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY
$7,500CHARITABLE
POWERHOUSE MINISTRIES
$5,000CHARITABLE
SALTY FAMILY SERVICES
$5,000CHARITABLE
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$5,000CHARITABLE
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
$5,000CHARITABLE
STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
$5,000CHARITABLE
KIDS ROCK THE NATION
$5,000CHARITABLE
RAY OF HOPE
$5,000CHARITABLE
VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF FLORIDA
$5,000CHARITABLE
ADVENT HEALTH HENDERSONVILLE
$3,960CHARITABLE
PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION
$3,500CHARITABLE
BEST BUDDIES NORTH FLORIDA
$3,000CHARITABLE