Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $165,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $145,000 | 11 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 14 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 10 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc 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 Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $120,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of West Central Florida | General | $35,000 |
| Polk State College | General | $20,000 |
| Clearwater Community Sailing Assocition | General | $15,000 |
| South Florida Avenue Church of Christ | General | $15,000 |
| St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Churc | General | $10,000 |
| Lake to Lake Memorial Classic | General | $5,000 |
| George Jenkins High School | General | $5,000 |
| Lakeland High School | General | $5,000 |
| Lake Gibson High School | General | $5,000 |
| Kathleen High School | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Merritt A Gardner
- Gregory J Fontaine
- Warren Shatzer
- Julie Fontaine
- Christopher Fontaine
Questions people ask
Does Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Merritt A Gardner (Secretary/Treasurer), Gregory J Fontaine (Director), Warren Shatzer (Director) and Julie Fontaine (Past President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.