The W. Dale Brougher Foundation concentrates its giving in two distinct place-based clusters: Sarasota, FL (notably marine science and healthcare) and York County, PA (community institutions serving youth, historic preservation, and animal welfare). Grants are few but large, often directed to local anchor institutions and occasionally repeated across years, suggesting long-term, relationship-driven support rather than broad, one-off philanthropy.
Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small number of local anchor organizations with some repeat funding; geographic split between Sarasota, FL and York County, PA indicates targeted place-based investment rather than broad national giving.
The W Dale Brougher Foundation’s giving is defined by two place-based clusters: Sarasota, Florida, and York County, Pennsylvania. In Sarasota, its recent grants include $1,000,000 to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and $280,000 to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc., showing support for marine science and healthcare institutions. In York County, the foundation backs a wider civic network, including youth services, heritage, animal welfare, education, and community organizations. The recent record suggests a grantmaker that uses substantial awards to support local anchor institutions rather than many small transactions. Its largest recent grant in the list went to Spca of York County, which received $1,516,500 in 2024, and Crispus Attucks Association received multiple awards across 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation also funded Logos Academy, YMCA of York County, and York County Heritage Trust in more than one year, indicating repeated support for selected recipients. With $10,320,175 in annual grants and $67,616,622 in assets, the foundation operates at a scale that allows for both seven-figure grants and recurring five- and six-figure awards.
In animal welfare, the foundation gave $1,516,500 to Spca of York County in 2024 and $100,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025 to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach. In community development and services, it awarded $1,250,000 to Crispus Attucks Association in 2023 and later added $500,000 in 2025 and $250,000 in 2024. The same York County-centered pattern appears in family and youth services: YMCA of York County received $615,000 in 2025, plus $70,000 in both 2023 and 2024. Education and heritage also appear in the grant list. Logos Academy received $250,000 in both 2023 and 2025, while York County Heritage Trust received $259,000 in 2023 and $105,000 in 2024. These awards point to a mix of institutional support for schools, local history, and civic organizations.
Typical grants cluster around a $5,000 p25, $10,000 median, and $43,500 p75, but the recent list also shows much larger awards, including six- and seven-figure grants. The foundation appears to favor recurring support for selected recipients: several organizations appear in multiple years, including Crispus Attucks Association, Logos Academy, YMCA of York County, St John Episcopal Church, and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. The foundation is a private grantmaker rather than an individual funder and does not make program-related investments.
$3.8M
$67.6M
$6.2M
$4.9M
Most grants fall between $5K and $44K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$44K
About 19% of grants go to recipients in PA.
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Notable grantees: Crispus Attucks Association, SPCA of York County, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Logos Academy
The foundation gives nationally, but its grants are highly concentrated in Pennsylvania and Florida. York, PA appears repeatedly, including awards to York County-based organizations such as Spca of York County, Crispus Attucks Association, and York County Heritage Trust. Sarasota, FL is the other major cluster, with grants to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc. Recipient locations in the recent grants list are all in the U.S., and 18% of grants go to recipients in Florida.
Its recent grants show support for animal welfare, community development, youth and family services, education, historic preservation, marine science, and healthcare. Examples include York County institutions, Sarasota health and marine organizations, and recurring support for schools and civic groups.
Yes. Several grantees appear in multiple years, including Crispus Attucks Association, Logos Academy, YMCA of York County, St John Episcopal Church, and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. That pattern suggests ongoing support for a selected set of organizations.
The distribution centers on $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $43,500 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes much larger awards, including seven-figure and six-figure grants.
Pennsylvania is the top state by grant count, with York County and the city of York appearing repeatedly in the recent grants list. Florida is also a major cluster, with 18% of grants going to recipients in the state.
No. The foundation’s scope is national, and the recent grants list is entirely U.S.-based. The strongest concentration appears in Pennsylvania and Florida, especially York, PA and Sarasota, FL.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM | SARASOTA, FL | $1,000,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YMCA OF YORK COUNTY | YORK, PA | $615,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CRISPUS ATTUCKS ASSOCIATION | YORK, PA | $500,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC | SARASOTA, FL | $280,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LOGOS ACADEMY | YORK, PA | $250,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ST JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH | YORK, PA | $176,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SPCA OF YORK COUNTY | YORK, PA | $139,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| STRAND CAPITOL PERFORMING ARTS | YORK, PA | $134,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| VAN WEZEL FOUNDATION | SARASOTA, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS OF PENNSYLVANIA | YORK, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| MARGARET E MOUL HOME | YORK, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SERVANTS INC | RED LION, PA | $36,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SIESTA KEY CHAPEL | SARASOTA, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS | SARASOTA, FL | $27,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN | YORK, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ADOPT-A-FAMILY OF THE PALM BEACHES | LAKE WORTH, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CREATIVE YORK | YORK, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| UNITED WAY OF YORK COUNTY | YORK, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| FOR THE LOVE OF A VETERAN INC | HANOVER, PA | $24,500 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| UPMC | PITTSBURGH, PA | $24,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HOFFMAN HOMES FOR YOUTH | LITTLESTOWN, PA | $21,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BRITTANY'S HOPE | ELIZABETHTOWN, PA | $18,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HOPE | SHREWSBURY, PA | $18,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YORK COUNTY HERITAGE TRUST | YORK, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YORK COUNTY VETERANS OUTREACH | YORK, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SUSAN BYRNES HEALTH EDUCATION CTR | YORK, PA | $14,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YORK COUNTY QUICK RESPONSE TEAM | MT WOLF, PA | $14,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION | EMIGSVILLE, PA | $13,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NEW CUMBERLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT | NEW CUMBERLAND, PA | $11,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| FRIENDS OF MARTIN COUNTY LIBRARY | STUART, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YORK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | YORK, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BETHESDA MISSION | HARRISBURG, PA | $9,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HUMAN LIFE SERVICES | YORK, PA | $8,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YORK LITTLE THEATRE | YORK, PA | $6,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YORK COUNTY HONORS CHOIRS | YORK, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YORK OPIOID COLLABORATIVE | RED LION, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY | SARASOTA, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| MISS PA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC | YORK, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| KPETS | LANCASTER, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YORK YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | YORK, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YORK COUNTY FOOD BANK | YORK, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| US ADAPTIVE GOLF ALLIANCE | WESTMONT, IL | $2,500 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ZIONS VIEW ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION | MANCHESTER, PA | $1,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ANIMAL RESCUE | NEW FREEDOM, PA | $500 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NIGHT STALKER FOUNDATION | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $300 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| DARTMOUTH REVIEW | HANOVER, NH | $300 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS INSTITUTIONS | BALTIMORE, MD | $200 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS | SARASOTA, FL | $75 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SPCA OF YORK COUNTY | YORK, PA | $1,516,500 | 2024 | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM
$1,000,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
CRISPUS ATTUCKS ASSOCIATION
$500,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
ST JOHN EPISCOPAL CHURCH
ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
SPCA OF YORK COUNTY
$139,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS OF PENNSYLVANIA
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
MARGARET E MOUL HOME
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
SERVANTS INC
$36,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
SIESTA KEY CHAPEL
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN
$25,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
CREATIVE YORK
$25,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
FOR THE LOVE OF A VETERAN INC
$24,500ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
UPMC
$24,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
HOFFMAN HOMES FOR YOUTH
$21,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
BRITTANY'S HOPE
$18,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
HOPE
$18,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
YORK COUNTY HERITAGE TRUST
$15,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
YORK COUNTY VETERANS OUTREACH
$15,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
YORK COUNTY QUICK RESPONSE TEAM
$14,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION
$13,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
NEW CUMBERLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
$11,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
FRIENDS OF MARTIN COUNTY LIBRARY
$10,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
YORK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
$10,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
BETHESDA MISSION
$9,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
HUMAN LIFE SERVICES
$8,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
YORK LITTLE THEATRE
$6,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
YORK COUNTY HONORS CHOIRS
$5,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
YORK OPIOID COLLABORATIVE
$5,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
MISS PA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC
$5,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
KPETS
$5,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
YORK YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$5,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
US ADAPTIVE GOLF ALLIANCE
$2,500ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
ZIONS VIEW ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
$1,000ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
ANIMAL RESCUE
$500ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
DARTMOUTH REVIEW
$300ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE JOHNS HOPKINS INSTITUTIONS
$200ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS
$75ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
SPCA OF YORK COUNTY
$1,516,500ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE