Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $466,198 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$466,198
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $278,615 the year before.
64% 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 | $278,615 | 24 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $466,198 | 30 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 22 | $403,180 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $518 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save Our Seabirds | To provide support to exempt organization | $200,000 |
| Van Wezel - Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation | To provide support to exempt organization | $50,000 |
| The Sarasota Ballet | To provide support to exempt organization | $50,000 |
| The Sarasota Ballet | To provide support to exempt organization | $25,000 |
| NPH USA | To provide support to exempt organization | $20,000 |
| The Humane Society of Sarasota County | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Golden Door Scholars | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Save Our Seabirds | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Forty Carrots Family Center | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Sparcc | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Breast Health Sarasota Inc | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Out of the Garden Project | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County Inc | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| The Humane Society of Sarasota County | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Friends of Ocean City Pops | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Save Our Seabirds | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,500 |
| The Sarasota Ballet | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Ringling College Library Association | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Impact 100 SRQ Inc | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,030 |
| Impact 100 SRQ Inc | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,000 |
| Save Our Seabirds | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,000 |
| Racquet Sports Association at LBK | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Community Foundation - Bill and Linda Mitchell Donor Advised Fund | To provide support to exempt organization | $1,000 |
| Accesssport America | To provide support to exempt organization | $518 |
| Gracie Swan Foundation Inc | To provide support to exempt organization | $500 |
| The Sarasota Ballet | To provide support to exempt organization | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- William Mitchell III
- Linda J Mitchell
Questions people ask
Does Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation give?
$466,198 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Mitchell III (Co-Trustee) and Linda J Mitchell (Co-Trustee).
What does Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and food and hunger.