Dufford Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dufford Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $30,000. 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 grants8
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $110,000 | 8 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 6 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 8 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Dufford Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $30,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Foundation | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Dept of Development | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Winthrop University Foundation | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Sulzbacher Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hart Felt Ministries | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Daniel Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| First Tee North Florida | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlotte Ann Drake
- William Douglas Dufford
Questions people ask
Does Dufford Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dufford Family Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Dufford Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charlotte Ann Drake (Trustee) and William Douglas Dufford (Trustee).