The White Family Foundation concentrates its giving locally in the Tampa Bay area, with a strong emphasis on direct human services—particularly shelter and transitional housing for survivors of domestic abuse—while also supporting experiential, child-focused learning. Their recent giving shows a willingness to make a very large, targeted investment in a single social-service provider alongside smaller programmatic support for children's education and engagement.
A $500,000 grant to Community Action Stops Abuse for shelter and transitional housing programs stands out in White Family Foundation’s recent record, showing a willingness to make a single large investment in crisis housing alongside a broader pattern of smaller local awards. The White Family Foundation gives almost entirely in Florida, with most recent grants centered in the Tampa Bay area and Pinellas County. Its recent recipients show a mix of direct human services, child-centered learning, and education-oriented support, including Great Explorations, which received $71,800 for hands-on learning programs, and Morning Star Catholic School, which received $30,000 for Catholic education programs. The foundation’s grant history points to a local, program-focused approach rather than broad national funding. Awards often sit at $20,000, but the range also includes smaller grants such as $15,000 and larger targeted commitments. Several recipients appear more than once across recent years, suggesting ongoing relationships with organizations serving children, families, and vulnerable populations in the Tampa Bay community. The grant purposes also indicate a preference for concrete service delivery: shelter, transitional housing, youth development, and educational enrichment are all present in the recent record. White Family Foundation’s giving is therefore best understood as place-based support for organizations delivering direct services within its Florida footprint.
Shelter and transitional housing are central to the foundation’s human-services work. In 2023, it gave $500,000 to Community Action Stops Abuse in St. Petersburg for shelter and transitional housing programs, a clear example of concentrated support for domestic-violence-related services. Child and youth support appears in several forms. Great Explorations in St. Petersburg received $71,800 in 2025 for hands-on learning programs, while Academy Prep Center of St Petersburg received $20,000 in 2025 for youth development. The foundation also funded Starting Right Now in Tampa with $20,000 in 2025 for resources for unaccompanied homeless youth. Its grantmaking also reaches specialized family and child services. Children’s Dream Fund received $20,000 in 2025 for programs for children with life-threatening illnesses, and Wheelchairs for Kids Inc in Tarpon Springs received $20,000 in 2024 for programs for children with physical disabilities. These awards show a consistent focus on direct, service-based support.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $20K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Concentrated giving: one very large award to a core human-services provider and a smaller, program-level grant to a local education/children’s organization.
Notable grantees: COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE (CASA), GREAT EXPLORATIONS
White Family Foundation’s typical grant size is tightly clustered: the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile are $10,000, $10,000, and $20,000, respectively. Recent grants show both one-time awards and repeat support over multiple years, including organizations that appear in more than one year and, in some cases, under slightly different name formats. The foundation operates through an annual grant program structure and a competitive LOI-to-RFP process. Its active programs accept unsolicited submissions, and the grant size range is listed at $0–$25,000.
The foundation’s giving is highly local. Of the recent grants listed, 98% go to recipients in Florida, and the top giving state is FL. Recent recipient cities include St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Clearwater, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Wesley Chapel, Winter Garden, Windermere, Bradenton, and Seminole. St. Petersburg appears most often, reflecting a strong concentration in the Tampa Bay area and nearby Pinellas County.
Its active programs use an online Letter of Intent followed by invitation-only follow-up. The annual grant programs also state that they accept unsolicited submissions, with the LOI window running January 1 through March 31 in the programs that describe timing.
The foundation’s active programs support qualified nonprofit education, healthcare, religious, and family-focused organizations serving children and families in the Tampa Bay community. Recent grants also show direct support for shelter, youth development, children’s hands-on learning, and specialized services for children with disabilities or serious illnesses.
Its grant size distribution is centered at $10,000: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $20,000. Recent awards range from $15,000 to $71,800 and include a larger $500,000 grant.
The recent grant record is entirely U.S.-based, and 98% of grants go to recipients in Florida. The listed recipient cities are all in Florida, with a strong concentration in the Tampa Bay area and Pinellas County.
Yes. The recent grants list includes multiple organizations that appear in more than one year, such as Children’s Dream Fund, Academy Prep Center of St Petersburg, Morning Star Catholic School, and Clearwater Central Catholic High School. That pattern points to ongoing relationships rather than only one-time awards.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from White Family Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). Preference for organizations with annual operating budgets under $5,000,000. Grants generally not for deficit or debt reduction. Individuals not eligible.
Deadline: LOI accepted January 1–March 31 annually. Invited Grant Proposal (RFP) due May 31 annually.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT EXPLORATIONS | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $71,800 | 2025 | HANDS ON LEARNING PROGRAMS |
| MORNING STAR CATHOLIC SCHOOL | PINELLAS PARK, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | CATHOLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
| CHILDREN'S DREAM FUND | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES |
| LIZ'S LEGACY | WINDERMERE, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | SERVICES FOR TROUBLED YOUTH |
| GENTLEMENS QUEST OF TAMPA | WESLEY CHAPEL, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | YOUTH EDUCATION & PROGRAMS |
| CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | CLEARWATER, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | CATHOLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
| ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| STARTING RIGHT NOW | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | RESOURCES FOR UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTH |
| ADOPTION RELATED SERVICES OF PINELLAS DBA FAMILY ENRICHMENT SERVICES | PINELLAS PARK, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | ADOPTION SERVICES |
| SHIRLEY PROCTOR PULLER FOUNDATION | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | LITERACY PROGRAMS |
| A KID'S PLACE OF TAMPA BAY | BRANDON, FL | $10,464 | 2025 | CARE FOR NEGLECTED & ABUSED CHILDREN |
| MISSION CITY CHURCH | LARGO, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
| ADVENTURE FOR ALL | SARASOTA, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF ST PETERSBURG | SEMINOLE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | CATHOLIC COMMUNITY PROGRAMS |
| LEARN TAMPA BAY DBA ACHIEVE PLANT CITY | PLANT CITY, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | LITERACY PROGRAMS |
| CREATIVE CLAY | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | ARTS PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES |
| READY FOR LIFE | LARGO, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | FOSTER CARE SERVICES |
| SPEAK UP LET'S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH | TARPON SPRINGS, FL | $8,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION & AWARENESS SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDE AWARENESS |
| SHORECREST PREPARATORY SCHOOL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | YOUTH EDUCATION |
| PINELLAS COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION | LARGO, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | YOUTH EDUCATION & PROGRAMS |
| SERVING HOPE | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $4,000 | 2025 | HOSPITALITY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS |
| A DOOR OF HOPE INC | PINELLAS PARK, FL | $21,000 | 2024 | SAFE HAVEN FOR FOSTER CHILDREN |
| ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETE | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| LIZ'S LEGACY FOUNDATION | WINTER GARDEN, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | SERVICES FOR TROUBLED YOUTH |
| CHILDREN'S DREAM FUND | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES |
| WHEELCHAIRS FOR KIDS INC | TARPON SPRINGS, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES |
| CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | CATHOLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
| MORNING STAR CATHOLIC SCHOOL | PINELLAS PARK, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | CATHOLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
| LIFT ACADEMY | SEMINOLE, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | NEURODIVERSITY PROGRAMS |
| CLOTHES TO KIDS INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $15,000 | 2024 | CLOTHES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED |
| SAVVY GIVING BY DESIGN | TAMPA, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | REBUILDING INTERIOR SPACES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING A MEDICAL CRISIS |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY INC | LARGO, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS |
| CATHOLIC EXTENSION | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | CATHOLIC COMMUNITY PROGRAMS |
| BILL EDWARDS FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS |
| GULF COAST JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES - HEART GALLERY | CLEARWATER, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | FOSTER CARE SERVICES |
| SHORECREST PREP | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | YOUTH EDUCATION |
| GREAT EXPLORATIONS INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | HANDS ON LEARNING PROGRAMS |
| STARTING RIGHT NOW | TAMPA, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | RESOURCES FOR UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTH |
| HOME HOUSE OF MERCY & ENCOURAGEMENT | DUNEDIN, FL | $5,000 | 2024 | YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH |
| PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS-BOCA CIEGA WRESTLING | CLEARWATER, FL | $5,000 | 2024 | GIRLS WRESTLING PROGRAM |
| HOPE HOSPICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | FORT MYERS, FL | $5,000 | 2024 | CARE FOR ALL PEOPLE LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS |
| TRINITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL | WINTER PARK, FL | $5,000 | 2024 | YOUTH EDUCATION |
| MOSI-MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY | TAMPA, FL | $4,500 | 2024 | HANDS ON LEARNING PROGRAMS |
| COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE (CASA) | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $500,000 | 2023 | SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS |
| ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $20,000 | 2023 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| THE PAYTON WRIGHT FOUNDATION | BRADENTON, FL | $20,000 | 2023 | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BEING TREATED FOR CANCER |
| PARC INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $20,000 | 2023 | SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES |
| BROOKWOOD FLORIDA INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $20,000 | 2023 | MENTAL HEALTH AND CRISIS INTERVENTION |
| THE KIND MOUSE PRODUCTIONS INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $20,000 | 2023 | ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES IN TRANSITION |
| WHEELCHAIRS 4 KIDS INC | TARPON SPRINGS, FL | $20,000 | 2023 | PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES |
GREAT EXPLORATIONS
$71,800HANDS ON LEARNING PROGRAMS
MORNING STAR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$30,000CATHOLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES
LIZ'S LEGACY
$20,000SERVICES FOR TROUBLED YOUTH
GENTLEMENS QUEST OF TAMPA
$20,000YOUTH EDUCATION & PROGRAMS
CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
$20,000CATHOLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
ADOPTION RELATED SERVICES OF PINELLAS DBA FAMILY ENRICHMENT SERVICES
$15,000ADOPTION SERVICES
MISSION CITY CHURCH
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
ADVENTURE FOR ALL
$10,000OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES
LEARN TAMPA BAY DBA ACHIEVE PLANT CITY
$10,000LITERACY PROGRAMS
CREATIVE CLAY
$10,000ARTS PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
READY FOR LIFE
$10,000FOSTER CARE SERVICES
SPEAK UP LET'S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
$8,000EDUCATION & AWARENESS SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDE AWARENESS
SERVING HOPE
$4,000HOSPITALITY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
A DOOR OF HOPE INC
$21,000SAFE HAVEN FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETE
$20,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
LIZ'S LEGACY FOUNDATION
$20,000SERVICES FOR TROUBLED YOUTH
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES
WHEELCHAIRS FOR KIDS INC
$20,000PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL INC
$20,000CATHOLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
MORNING STAR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$20,000CATHOLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
LIFT ACADEMY
$20,000NEURODIVERSITY PROGRAMS
SAVVY GIVING BY DESIGN
$10,000REBUILDING INTERIOR SPACES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING A MEDICAL CRISIS
CATHOLIC EXTENSION
$10,000CATHOLIC COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
BILL EDWARDS FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
$10,000PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS
GULF COAST JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES - HEART GALLERY
$10,000FOSTER CARE SERVICES
SHORECREST PREP
$10,000YOUTH EDUCATION
GREAT EXPLORATIONS INC
$10,000HANDS ON LEARNING PROGRAMS
HOME HOUSE OF MERCY & ENCOURAGEMENT
$5,000YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS-BOCA CIEGA WRESTLING
$5,000GIRLS WRESTLING PROGRAM
HOPE HOSPICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
$5,000CARE FOR ALL PEOPLE LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS
TRINITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
$5,000YOUTH EDUCATION
MOSI-MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY
$4,500HANDS ON LEARNING PROGRAMS
SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS
THE PAYTON WRIGHT FOUNDATION
$20,000FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BEING TREATED FOR CANCER
SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
