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    Grants in Florida

    9,302 foundations$17.2B total annual giving$10K median grant28 metro areas

    Florida is home to 9,302 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $17.2B. The median grant from Florida foundations is $10K.

    Florida Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    9,302

    Foundations Funding Here

    27,318

    Total Annual Giving

    $17.2B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $296.5B

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    Largest Foundations in Florida

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    Baptist Health South Florida IncCoral Gables$565.5M$9.1B$18KE210Local
    DECHOMAI ASSET TRUSTJACKSONVILLE$552.3M$1.5B$21.9MT30National
    NCF CHARITABLE TRUSTCLEARWATER$550.9M$1.8B$957KX11Regional
    DECHOMAI FOUNDATION INCJACKSONVILLE$498M$169.5M$367KT70National
    CORNELIA T BAILEY CHARITABLE TRUSTWEST PALM BEACH$489M—$25K—National
    RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUNDST PETERSBURG$411.3M$2.4B$14KT30National
    BIG BEND COMMUNITY BASED CARE INCTALLAHASSEE$309.9M$50.9M$426KE60Local
    SHANDS TEACHING HOSPITAL AND CLINICS INCGAINESVILLE$299.5M$3.5B$25KE220Regional
    CENTRAL FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INCTAMPA$293.6M$45M$582KP30Local
    LUTHERAN SERVICES FLORIDA INCTAMPA$248.3M$134M$469KP200Local
    Baptist Health South Florida Inc

    Coral Gables

    Annual Giving

    $565.5M

    Total Assets

    $9.1B

    Median Grant

    $18K

    E210Local
    DECHOMAI ASSET TRUST

    JACKSONVILLE

    Annual Giving

    $552.3M

    Total Assets

    $1.5B

    Median Grant

    $21.9M

    T30National
    NCF CHARITABLE TRUST

    CLEARWATER

    Annual Giving

    $550.9M

    Total Assets

    $1.8B

    Median Grant

    $957K

    X11Regional
    DECHOMAI FOUNDATION INC

    JACKSONVILLE

    Annual Giving

    $498M

    Total Assets

    $169.5M

    Median Grant

    $367K

    T70National
    CORNELIA T BAILEY CHARITABLE TRUST

    WEST PALM BEACH

    Annual Giving

    $489M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $25K

    National
    RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND

    ST PETERSBURG

    Annual Giving

    $411.3M

    Total Assets

    $2.4B

    Median Grant

    $14K

    T30National
    BIG BEND COMMUNITY BASED CARE INC

    TALLAHASSEE

    Annual Giving

    $309.9M

    Total Assets

    $50.9M

    Median Grant

    $426K

    E60Local
    SHANDS TEACHING HOSPITAL AND CLINICS INC

    GAINESVILLE

    Annual Giving

    $299.5M

    Total Assets

    $3.5B

    Median Grant

    $25K

    E220Regional
    CENTRAL FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC

    TAMPA

    Annual Giving

    $293.6M

    Total Assets

    $45M

    Median Grant

    $582K

    P30Local
    LUTHERAN SERVICES FLORIDA INC

    TAMPA

    Annual Giving

    $248.3M

    Total Assets

    $134M

    Median Grant

    $469K

    P200Local
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    What Gets Funded in Florida

    Top Cause Areas

    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    3,260$4.3B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism3,260 · $4.3B
    Education
    3,062$4.3B
    Education3,062 · $4.3B
    Human Services
    2,078$2.6B
    Human Services2,078 · $2.6B
    Religion-Related
    1,550$1.8B
    Religion-Related1,550 · $1.8B
    Health Care
    1,484$3B
    Health Care1,484 · $3B
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    1,480$841.4M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities1,480 · $841.4M
    Animal-Related
    784$392.2M
    Animal-Related784 · $392.2M
    Youth Development
    666$420.4M
    Youth Development666 · $420.4M
    Recreation & Sports
    660$539.3M
    Recreation & Sports660 · $539.3M
    International Affairs
    611$174.1M
    International Affairs611 · $174.1M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(2,355)Healthcare(1,262)College Access(936)Youth Development(886)Research(738)Arts Culture(631)Food Access(574)Emergency Assistance(565)Housing(491)Capacity Building(419)Mental Health Services(381)Conservation(352)Disaster Relief(229)Workforce Development(217)Environmental Education(180)Early Childhood(170)Literacy(158)Community Organizing(148)Advocacy(141)Cultural Preservation(139)

    Where Foundations Are Located in Florida

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach3,844$4.8B$1.2M
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL1,929$1.2B$608K
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL1,431$3.2B$2.3M
    Naples-Marco Island, FL686$391.8M$571K
    Jacksonville, FL595$2.4B$4M
    North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL546$459.3M$841K
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL424$357.6M$843K
    Tallahassee, FL271$1.1B$4M
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL219$61.8M$282K
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL215$95.5M$444K
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach
    Foundations

    3,844

    Total Giving

    $4.8B

    Avg Grant

    $1.2M

    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
    Foundations

    1,929

    Total Giving

    $1.2B

    Avg Grant

    $608K

    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
    Foundations

    1,431

    Total Giving

    $3.2B

    Avg Grant

    $2.3M

    Naples-Marco Island, FL
    Foundations

    686

    Total Giving

    $391.8M

    Avg Grant

    $571K

    Jacksonville, FL
    Foundations

    595

    Total Giving

    $2.4B

    Avg Grant

    $4M

    North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
    Foundations

    546

    Total Giving

    $459.3M

    Avg Grant

    $841K

    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
    Foundations

    424

    Total Giving

    $357.6M

    Avg Grant

    $843K

    Tallahassee, FL
    Foundations

    271

    Total Giving

    $1.1B

    Avg Grant

    $4M

    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
    Foundations

    219

    Total Giving

    $61.8M

    Avg Grant

    $282K

    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
    Foundations

    215

    Total Giving

    $95.5M

    Avg Grant

    $444K

    Types of Foundations in Florida

    Family Foundation
    39.2%
    5,37739.2%$3.1B
    Family Foundation5,377 (39.2%)

    $3.1B in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    21.7%
    2,97921.7%$2.5B
    Independent Foundation2,979 (21.7%)

    $2.5B in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    9.4%
    1,2899.4%$3.6B
    Operating Nonprofit1,289 (9.4%)

    $3.6B in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    8516.2%$75.1M
    Private Operating Foundation851 (6.2%)

    $75.1M in annual giving

    Requires Review
    7085.2%$22.1M
    Requires Review708 (5.2%)

    $22.1M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    4803.5%$495.3M
    Faith-Based Foundation480 (3.5%)

    $495.3M in annual giving

    Other
    4163.0%$63.8M
    Other416 (3.0%)

    $63.8M in annual giving

    Other
    11.9%
    1,62711.9%$7.4B
    Other1,627 (11.9%)

    $7.4B in annual giving

    Foundation TypeCountShareGiving

    Typical Grant Profile in Florida

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    New Grantee Rate

    41%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    68%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Florida foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 41% of Florida foundations actively fund new organizations, and 68% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Florida

    How many foundations give grants in Florida?
    There are 9,302 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Florida and an additional 18,016 out-of-state foundations that fund Florida-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Florida?
    The median grant from Florida foundations is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in Florida?
    The largest foundations in Florida by annual giving are Baptist Health South Florida Inc, DECHOMAI ASSET TRUST, NCF CHARITABLE TRUST, with combined giving of $1.7B.
    What types of organizations do Florida foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in Florida include Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Education, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in Florida?
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