Be A Gift Foundation
Accepts applications
Be A Gift Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,445 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $29,759. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$67,445
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$29,759
- Assets$678,068
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $33,591 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,591 | 13 | $773,847 |
| 2024 | $67,445 | 24 | $678,068 |
How to apply
| Contact | Elaine Donovan 455 Longboat Club Rd Apt 406, Longboat Key, FL 34228-3839 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 255-8704, info@beagiftfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Applications may be submitted via the foundation's website and should include the requesting organization's information (name, address, phone number, tax id number, contact person, email and phone number) where applicable and also a brief description of the reason for the request |
| Restrictions | Average grant generally does not exceed $500 but larger requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Be A Gift Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 1 | $29,759 |
| Arizona | 10 | $15,272 |
| Florida | 5 | $11,178 |
| Ohio | 2 | $4,166 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,644 |
| California | 1 | $1,350 |
| Oregon | 1 | $955 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $424 |
| New York | 1 | $350 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $347 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Medical Center | Support general operations | $29,759 |
| Scottsdale Unified School District | Support general operations | $5,997 |
| Safe Children Coalition | Support general operations | $4,150 |
| University of Iowa Hospital | Support general operations | $3,644 |
| Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation | Support general operations | $3,516 |
| Nemours Children's Health | Support general operations | $2,906 |
| Paiute Neighborhood Center | Support general operations | $2,350 |
| St Vincent Depaul | Support general operations | $2,300 |
| Rae Rae of Light | Support general operations | $1,525 |
| Kaiser Permanente | Support general operations | $1,350 |
| Family Promise | Support general operations | $1,300 |
| NPH | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| One Way Out Ministries | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Ohsu Doernbecher Children's Hospital | Support general operations | $955 |
| Duet Partners | Support general operations | $900 |
| Wolfson Children's Hospitalbaptist Health | Support general operations | $822 |
| Elevatemed | Support general operations | $800 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Support general operations | $650 |
| Care 7 | Support general operations | $500 |
| Neighborhood Ministries | Support general operations | $500 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Support general operations | $424 |
| Gilbert's School System | Support general operations | $400 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Support general operations | $350 |
| Brown University Health | Support general operations | $347 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine Donovan
- Lukas B Donovan
- John F Donovan
- Ellyn Samsky
Questions people ask
Does Be A Gift Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Be A Gift Foundation give?
$67,445 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Be A Gift Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elaine Donovan (President), Lukas B Donovan (Vice-President/Treasurer), John F Donovan (Secretary) and Ellyn Samsky (Member).
What does Be A Gift Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.