The John's Island Foundation Inc is a regionally focused funder concentrating on Indian River County nonprofits, prioritizing capital projects, facility repairs, equipment purchases, and technology upgrades that strengthen direct-service organizations. Its giving favors practical, infrastructure investments that enable service delivery — especially for affordable housing, seniors and veterans, children and youth programs, and basic health services — rather than general operating support or advocacy. The foundation repeatedly supports the same local partners with multi-year or follow-on grants to complete tangible projects. Grants are mid-sized and project-specific, enabling organizations to address physical needs (roofs, vans, medical/dental equipment, hurricane-proofing, plumbing).
A defining pattern of The John's Island Foundation Inc is its repeated use of capital grants to solve specific physical needs for Indian River County nonprofits. The largest recent award in the data is $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Irc for critical home repair work, which fits a broader record of funding roofs, windows, generators, vans, equipment, and building repairs rather than unrestricted support. That practical approach shows up across organizations serving housing, health, seniors, veterans, and youth. The foundation’s recent grants also show follow-on support for the same local partners. United Against Poverty of Indian River County received funding for a maintenance vehicle and forklift, then later support for computer lab upgrades. Senior Resource Association Inc was funded for a temperature-controlled Meals on Wheels truck and also for vehicles used by case managers. The pattern suggests a funder that returns to projects as organizations add infrastructure, vehicles, and facilities that help them deliver services more effectively. Its grantmaking is closely tied to local service capacity: repairs that keep buildings usable, equipment that modernizes operations, and vehicles that extend reach across Indian River County. Most awards sit in the middle of the grant-size range, supporting tangible project costs with clear implementation purposes.
Housing and repair work is a major theme. The foundation gave $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Irc for critical home repair, and another $50,000 to Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council Inc to replace plumbing in three affordable homes. It also supported Coalition for Attainable Homes Inc with $50,000 to build an accessible dwelling unit. For seniors and veterans, the grants are similarly infrastructure-based. Senior Resource Association Inc received $84,000 for a temperature-controlled Meals on Wheels truck, while Veteran's Council of Indian River County Inc received $60,000 for capital repairs to veterans homes. Youth and community facilities are another recurring area. Gifford Youth Achievement Center Inc received $92,000 for hurricane-proof windows in a gym, and Hibiscus Children's Center Inc received $50,000 to renovate bathrooms at Hibiscus Children's Village.
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$2.7M
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Most grants fall between $27K and $54K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$27K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$54K
THOMAS VANDEVENTER
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Concentrated, local grantmaking: mostly mid-sized, project-specific grants with multiple repeat awards to the same organizations; emphasis on capital/one-time investments over unrestricted general operating support or national organizations.
Notable grantees: Habitat for Humanity of Indian River County, Senior Resource Association Inc, Hibiscus Children's Center Inc, Whole Family Health Center, Environmental Learning Center
Grant sizes cluster around mid-sized project awards: the typical grant is $27,300 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $54,200 at the 75th percentile. The foundation also makes larger one-off awards, including the $100,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Irc. Repeat recipients appear across multiple years, including United Against Poverty of Indian River County, Senior Resource Association Inc, The Arc of Indian River County, Crossover Mission Inc, and Hibiscus Children's Center Inc. The organization makes program-related investments and funds individuals is false. The recent record shows project-specific awards rather than broad operating support.
Giving is concentrated in Florida, with 100% of grants to recipients in the HQ state and the top grant-count state also Florida. The recipient city most often appearing in the recent grants list is Vero Beach, FL. Examples include Habitat for Humanity of Irc, Gifford Youth Achievement Center Inc, and Senior Resource Association Inc. The data shows local, in-state grantmaking rather than a multi-state or international pattern, and all listed recipient grants are in the US.
The recent grants emphasize capital and infrastructure needs: home repair, hurricane-proof windows, generators, vehicles, plumbing replacement, office and medical equipment, and facility renovations. Examples include $100,000 for critical home repair work and $92,000 for hurricane-proof windows in a gym.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is centered on mid-sized awards: p25 is $27,300, median is $50,000, and p75 is $54,200. Recent grants often fall at or near the $50,000 level.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including United Against Poverty of Indian River County, Senior Resource Association Inc, The Arc of Indian River County, Crossover Mission Inc, Hibiscus Children's Center Inc, and Habitat for Humanity of Irc.
The foundation gives locally in Florida. All listed recipient grants are in the US, and 100% of grants in the data go to recipients in the HQ state, Florida, with Vero Beach appearing frequently in the recent grants list.
Recent grantees include housing providers, senior-service organizations, veterans groups, youth centers, health centers, hospice providers, and environmental education organizations. Named recipients include Whole Family Health Center, Veteran's Council of Indian River County Inc, and Environmental Learning Center.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE FOR FAMILIES | VERO BEACH, FL | $500,000 | 2026 | FUNDING TO BUILD AN EMERGENCY SHELTER EXPANSION |
| CHILDCARE RESOURCES | VERO BEACH, FL | $200,000 | 2026 | FUNDING FOR ESTABLISHING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMMUNITY CENTER IN DOWNTOWN VERO. |
| UNITED AGAINST POVERTY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $188,203 | 2026 | FUNDING FOR ROOF AND A/C REPAIRS DUE TO DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE MILTON |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF IRC | VERO BEACH, FL | $175,000 | 2026 | FUNDING FOR ROOF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT THROUGH CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM. |
| GIFFORD YOUTH ORCHESTRA | VERO BEACH, FL | $100,125 | 2026 | FUNDING FOR TWO NEW SOUNDPROOF PRACTICE ROOMS AT THE GYO FACILITY |
| YOUTH GUIDANCE MENTORING ACADEMY | VERO BEACH, FL | $89,939 | 2026 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD FOR YMGA'S CULINARY TEACHING CENTER. |
| SALVATION ARMY | VERO BEACH, FL | $75,000 | 2026 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE A REFRIGERATED FOOD TRUCK FOR FOOD AND FEEDING PROGRAM |
| THE ARC OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $69,850 | 2026 | FUNDING TO REPLACE THE ROOF AT THE MAIN OFFICE AND DAY FACILITY BUILDING |
| VETERAN'S COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $60,000 | 2026 | FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE VETERANS HELPING VETERANS HOME REPAIR PROGRAM |
| THRIVE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SUBSTANCE AWARENESS CENTER OF IRC INC) | VERO BEACH, FL | $59,860 | 2026 | FUNDING FOR NEW A/C UNITS FOR RECOVERY ASSISTANCE GROUP HOMES |
| SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $58,000 | 2026 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE TWO VEHICLES FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN TEAM |
| TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK | FT PIERCE, FL | $52,551 | 2026 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE PROTECTICE BUMPERS TO SAFEGUARD FOOD WAREHOUSE SHELVING FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY |
| TYKES & TEENS | STUART, FL | $51,340 | 2026 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES IN NEW OFFICE BUILDING |
| ST FRANCIS MANOR OF VERO BEACH INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | FUNDING TO MASTER KEY 98 APARTMENTS IN 8 ORIGINAL BUILDINGS, REDO PLUMBING IN ONE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING |
| HIBISCUS CHILDREN'S CENTER INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | FUNDING TO RENOVATE BATHROOMS IN CHILDREN'S HOUSING. |
| WHOLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | VERO BEACH, FL | $47,315 | 2026 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE TRANSPORT VEHICLE AND COMPUTER UPGRADES |
| SUNSHINE PHYSICAL THERAPY | VERO BEACH, FL | $45,810 | 2026 | FUNDING TO REPLACE NON-IMPACT WINDOWS, FRONT DOOR, SIDE SLIDING DOOR, AND THE LOBBY FLOORING. |
| VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF THE TREASURE COAST | VERO BEACH, FL | $44,218 | 2026 | FUNDING TO REPLACE EXTERIOR DOORS, REPAIR EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND ROOF AT VNA HOSPICE HOUSE |
| CROSSOVER MISSION INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $42,321 | 2026 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE A SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR THE CROSSOVER CENTER AND HARDWARE FOR VISITOR MANAGEMENT PLUS SIX BLEACHERS AND A PORTABLE STAGE. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER | VERO BEACH, FL | $42,000 | 2026 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE NEW FLOORING AND DOORS FOR THE LAGOON ROOM |
| NEW PORT CLUB OF VERO BEACH INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $36,000 | 2026 | FUNDING TO REPAIR ROOF, SOFFITS, AND LIGHTING, AND FOR CARPENTRY WORK AND SIDEWALK REPAIR. |
| SAFE SPACE INC | STUART, FL | $35,834 | 2026 | FUNDING TO ADD SECURITY MONITORS AND ENTRY EQUIPMENT, EXTEND PERIMETER BARRIERS |
| VETERAN'S COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $35,286 | 2026 | FUNDING FOR CRITICAL HOME REPAIR FOR VETERANS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE MILTON |
| REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION | IMMOKALEE, FL | $21,506 | 2026 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE SUNSHADES FOR PLAYGROUND AND SHED FOR RELATED EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT. |
| SUNSHINE PHYSICAL THERAPY | VERO BEACH, FL | $21,200 | 2026 | FUNDING TO REPLACE MOLDING DUCTWORK OVER PEDIATRIC DEPARTMENT |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF IRC | VERO BEACH, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM. |
| SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $84,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED TRUCK FOR MEALS ON WHEELS. |
| THE ARC OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $71,814 | 2025 | FUNDING TO REPLACE THE ROOF AT DAY FACILITIES. |
| INDIAN RIVER COUNTY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SQUAD | VERO BEACH, FL | $70,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE A NEW WHEELCHAIR VAN. |
| CROSSOVER MISSION INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $63,200 | 2025 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE A 15 PERSON PASSENGER VAN |
| VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF THE TREASURE COAST | VERO BEACH, FL | $62,875 | 2025 | FUNDING TO INSTALL NEW FIRE DOOR AND NURSE CALL SYSTEM AT HOSPICE HOUSE. |
| UNITED AGAINST POVERTY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $60,179 | 2025 | FUNDING TO UPGRADE THE UP COMPUTER LAB. |
| VETERAN'S COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $60,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR CAPITAL REPAIRS TO VETERANS HOMES. |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $54,800 | 2025 | FUNDING TO RENOVATE PLAYGROUND AND UPGRADE EQUIPMENT. |
| THE NEW PORT CLUB | VERO BEACH, FL | $52,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO INSTALL HURRICANE IMPACT WINDOWS AT THE AA MEETING FACILITY. |
| COALITION FOR ATTAINABLE HOMES INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO BUILD AN ACCESSIBLE DWELLING UNIT. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER | VERO BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE OUTDOOR AV AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS |
| HIBISCUS CHILDREN'S CENTER INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO RENOVATE BATHROOMS AT HIBISCUS CHILDREN'S VILLAGE. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER | VERO BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO REPLACE 30 YEAR OLD DOCK |
| WHOLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | VERO BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS FOR NEW PRIMARY CARE AND EXAM ROOMS. |
| TREASURE COAST HOMELESS SERVICES COUNCIL INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO UPGRADE TECHNOLOGY AND REPLACE WHOLE HOUSE PLUMBING IN 3 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF IRC | VERO BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE OFFICE EQUIPMENT. |
| GIFFORD YOUTH ORCHESTRA | VERO BEACH, FL | $47,604 | 2025 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE NEW INSTRUMENTS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $40,684 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR SAFETY UPGRADES TO SEBASTIAN CLUB. |
| THE LEARNING ALLIANCE | VERO BEACH, FL | $40,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE FURNITURE AND READING NOOKS. |
| ST FRANCIS MANOR OF VERO BEACH INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $38,950 | 2025 | FUNDING TO RE-ROUTE PLUMBING IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DUE TO SLAB LEAKS. |
| CHILDCARE RESOURCES | VERO BEACH, FL | $34,831 | 2025 | FUNDING TO INSTALL AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM |
| SUBSTANCE AWARENESS CENTER OF IRC INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $34,815 | 2025 | FUNDING TO REPLACE WINDOWS AT HOMES USED BY RESIDENTS OF THE RECOVERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. |
| TREASURE COAST COMMUNITY HEALTH | FELLSMERE, FL | $31,842 | 2025 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE ONE DENTAL CHAIR AND ONE ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH 2-D DIGITAL PANORAMIC X-RAY UNIT FOR PEDIATRIC SERVICES. |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $25,200 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR COMPLETE REBUILDING OF PARKING LOT. |
FUNDING FOR ESTABLISHING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMMUNITY CENTER IN DOWNTOWN VERO.
UNITED AGAINST POVERTY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
$188,203FUNDING FOR ROOF AND A/C REPAIRS DUE TO DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE MILTON
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF IRC
$175,000FUNDING FOR ROOF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT THROUGH CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM.
FUNDING FOR TWO NEW SOUNDPROOF PRACTICE ROOMS AT THE GYO FACILITY
FUNDING TO PURCHASE A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD FOR YMGA'S CULINARY TEACHING CENTER.
SALVATION ARMY
$75,000FUNDING TO PURCHASE A REFRIGERATED FOOD TRUCK FOR FOOD AND FEEDING PROGRAM
FUNDING TO REPLACE THE ROOF AT THE MAIN OFFICE AND DAY FACILITY BUILDING
VETERAN'S COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INC
$60,000FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE VETERANS HELPING VETERANS HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
FUNDING FOR NEW A/C UNITS FOR RECOVERY ASSISTANCE GROUP HOMES
FUNDING TO PURCHASE TWO VEHICLES FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN TEAM
FUNDING TO PURCHASE PROTECTICE BUMPERS TO SAFEGUARD FOOD WAREHOUSE SHELVING FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY
ST FRANCIS MANOR OF VERO BEACH INC
$50,000FUNDING TO MASTER KEY 98 APARTMENTS IN 8 ORIGINAL BUILDINGS, REDO PLUMBING IN ONE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
FUNDING TO RENOVATE BATHROOMS IN CHILDREN'S HOUSING.
FUNDING TO PURCHASE TRANSPORT VEHICLE AND COMPUTER UPGRADES
SUNSHINE PHYSICAL THERAPY
$45,810FUNDING TO REPLACE NON-IMPACT WINDOWS, FRONT DOOR, SIDE SLIDING DOOR, AND THE LOBBY FLOORING.
FUNDING TO REPLACE EXTERIOR DOORS, REPAIR EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND ROOF AT VNA HOSPICE HOUSE
FUNDING TO PURCHASE A SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR THE CROSSOVER CENTER AND HARDWARE FOR VISITOR MANAGEMENT PLUS SIX BLEACHERS AND A PORTABLE STAGE.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
$42,000FUNDING TO PURCHASE NEW FLOORING AND DOORS FOR THE LAGOON ROOM
NEW PORT CLUB OF VERO BEACH INC
$36,000FUNDING TO REPAIR ROOF, SOFFITS, AND LIGHTING, AND FOR CARPENTRY WORK AND SIDEWALK REPAIR.
FUNDING TO ADD SECURITY MONITORS AND ENTRY EQUIPMENT, EXTEND PERIMETER BARRIERS
VETERAN'S COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INC
$35,286FUNDING FOR CRITICAL HOME REPAIR FOR VETERANS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE MILTON
FUNDING TO PURCHASE SUNSHADES FOR PLAYGROUND AND SHED FOR RELATED EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT.
SUNSHINE PHYSICAL THERAPY
$21,200FUNDING TO REPLACE MOLDING DUCTWORK OVER PEDIATRIC DEPARTMENT
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF IRC
$100,000FUNDING FOR CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM.
FUNDING TO PURCHASE A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED TRUCK FOR MEALS ON WHEELS.
FUNDING TO REPLACE THE ROOF AT DAY FACILITIES.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SQUAD
$70,000FUNDING TO PURCHASE A NEW WHEELCHAIR VAN.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF THE TREASURE COAST
$62,875FUNDING TO INSTALL NEW FIRE DOOR AND NURSE CALL SYSTEM AT HOSPICE HOUSE.
UNITED AGAINST POVERTY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
$60,179FUNDING TO UPGRADE THE UP COMPUTER LAB.
VETERAN'S COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INC
$60,000FUNDING FOR CAPITAL REPAIRS TO VETERANS HOMES.
FUNDING TO RENOVATE PLAYGROUND AND UPGRADE EQUIPMENT.
THE NEW PORT CLUB
$52,000FUNDING TO INSTALL HURRICANE IMPACT WINDOWS AT THE AA MEETING FACILITY.
COALITION FOR ATTAINABLE HOMES INC
$50,000FUNDING TO BUILD AN ACCESSIBLE DWELLING UNIT.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
$50,000FUNDING TO PURCHASE OUTDOOR AV AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS
FUNDING TO RENOVATE BATHROOMS AT HIBISCUS CHILDREN'S VILLAGE.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
$50,000FUNDING TO REPLACE 30 YEAR OLD DOCK
FUNDING TO PURCHASE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS FOR NEW PRIMARY CARE AND EXAM ROOMS.
TREASURE COAST HOMELESS SERVICES COUNCIL INC
$50,000FUNDING TO UPGRADE TECHNOLOGY AND REPLACE WHOLE HOUSE PLUMBING IN 3 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
FUNDING FOR SAFETY UPGRADES TO SEBASTIAN CLUB.
THE LEARNING ALLIANCE
$40,000FUNDING TO PURCHASE FURNITURE AND READING NOOKS.
ST FRANCIS MANOR OF VERO BEACH INC
$38,950FUNDING TO RE-ROUTE PLUMBING IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DUE TO SLAB LEAKS.
FUNDING TO REPLACE WINDOWS AT HOMES USED BY RESIDENTS OF THE RECOVERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
FUNDING TO PURCHASE ONE DENTAL CHAIR AND ONE ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH 2-D DIGITAL PANORAMIC X-RAY UNIT FOR PEDIATRIC SERVICES.
FUNDING FOR COMPLETE REBUILDING OF PARKING LOT.