Drakesmith Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Drakesmith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Longwood, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$39,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,000 the year before.
55% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $27,500 | 8 | $617,881 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | 10 | $747,815 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 10 | $888,868 |
| 2025 | $39,500 | 11 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Drakesmith Family 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 Drakesmith Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $29,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Home for Atypical Children Inc | Assist brain damaged children | $15,000 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission Inc | To bring the hungry, hurting, and homeless to a new life | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operating fund | $4,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Orlando | To illustrate a spiritual rhythm that has a very practical application | $4,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | To feed the world through children's feeding initiatives, community outreach, and disaster response | $3,000 |
| College Park Rotary | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Piney Woods School | School that prepares leaders for tomorrow's challenges by empowering learners, regardless of income | $2,000 |
| Brooks Rehabadaptive Sports | Sports programs for the disabled | $1,000 |
| Pace Brantley | School elementary through 12th grade for children with learing differences | $1,000 |
| Canine Companions | To provide trained dogs to disabled people | $1,000 |
| Pet Alliance Fund | Educates, shelters, places, and heals pets and their families with compassionate, responsible care maintained to the very highest professional standards | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Drakesmith
- Amy Drakesmith-Mims
- Steve Drakesmith
- Margaret Drakesmith
- Julie Drakesmith-Albachiaro
Questions people ask
Does Drakesmith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Drakesmith Family Foundation Inc give?
$39,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Drakesmith Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Drakesmith (Director), Amy Drakesmith-Mims (Secretary/Director), Steve Drakesmith (Treasurer/Director) and Margaret Drakesmith (Vice President/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Drakesmith Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and human services.