Who funds youth development in Florida
From 2022 to 2025, 793 foundations and charities reported 2,907 grants to 483 youth development nonprofits in Florida. The typical grant was $15,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: The Miami Foundation Inc (25), Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc (24) and Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc (22).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most youth development nonprofits in Florida
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miami Foundation Inc Miami, FL | 25 | $18,000 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | 24 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc Sarasota, FL | 22 | $20,934 | 2024 |
| Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Tampa, FL | 17 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc Venice, FL | 15 | $17,880 | 2024 |
| The Nra Foundation Inc Fairfax, VA | 15 | $657 | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GA | 13 | $58,712 | 2024 |
| Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc Palm Harbor, FL | 13 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Pinellas Community Foundation Clearwater, FL | 12 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GA | 12 | $146,000 | 2023 |
| Community Foundation of Broward Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | 12 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties Inc West Palm Bch, FL | 11 | $40,000 | 2023 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First Manchester, NH | 10 | $6,000 | 2024 |
| Manatee Community Foundation Inc Bradenton, FL | 10 | $11,000 | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc Jacksonville, FL | 9 | $10,000 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- The Miami Foundation Inc paid Touching Miami With Love Ministries Inc $267,951 in 2024. Purpose: Program support.
- Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc paid Friends of 4 Tampa Inc $500,000 in 2024. Purpose: Support of mission.
- Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc paid Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County $151,786 in 2024. Purpose: Youth development.
- Suncoast Credit Union Foundation paid United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties $50,000 in 2025. Purpose: Community support & engagement.
- Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc paid Girls Inc of Sarasota County $100,200 in 2024. Purpose: Human services.
- The Nra Foundation Inc paid Union County (FL) 4-H Shooting Sports Program $2,048 in 2024. Purpose: General shooting program.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to youth development in Florida?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were The Miami Foundation Inc (25), Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc (24), Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc (22). The count in parentheses is how many youth development nonprofits in Florida each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to youth development in Florida?
The median grant was $15,000 across 2,907 grants. Half were smaller and half were larger. Each funder's own typical grant is in the table above.
Do these funders accept applications?
Not always. IRS records show who a funder paid, not whether it takes new applicants. Open the funder's website and read its guidelines before you reach out.
Where does this data come from?
From grants reported to the IRS on Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF for 2022 to 2025, matched to each recipient's IRS record. It counts youth development nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.