Earl W & Patricia B Colvard Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Earl W & Patricia B Colvard Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Deland, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $449,090 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $53,250. 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$449,090
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$53,250
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $476,190 the year before.
30% 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 | $500,200 | 50 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $476,190 | 55 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $449,090 | 56 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
Earl W & Patricia B Colvard Charitable 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 Earl W & Patricia B Colvard Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 54 | $440,590 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Volusiaflagler Counties | Unrestricted | $53,250 |
| Stetson University | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| West Volusia Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Good Samaritan Clinic | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Center of West Volusia | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Rotary Club of Deland Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| St Barnabas Episcopal School | Unrestricted | $10,750 |
| Catalyst Global Youth Initiatives | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Childhood Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Council of Aging of Volusia County Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Deland Family YMCA | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Council | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Edgewater Public School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Faith at Work | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Family Renew Community Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Halifax Humane Society | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| McInnis Elementary School | Principal discretionary account | $10,000 |
| Museum of Art Deland | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pride Elementary | Principal discretionary account | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of West Volusia | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sands Theater Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Starke Elementary | Principal discretionary fund and media grant | $10,000 |
| Deland Football Inc | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| The York Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Bethel AME Church | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Deland High School | Support sports teams | $5,000 |
| Deland Naval Air Station Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fall Festival for the Arts | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ghana West Africa Missions | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gods Bathhouse of Volusia | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sophie's Circle | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southwestern Middle School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Volusia Community Arts | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Volusia Pines Elementary | Principal discretionary fund | $5,000 |
| West Volusia Historical Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| West Volusia Police Athletic League | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Magnolia House | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| The 2650 Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Me Strong - Florida Cancer Specialists | Unrestricted | $2,515 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia B Colvard
- Earl W Colvard
- Melissa B Stevens
Questions people ask
Does Earl W & Patricia B Colvard Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Earl W & Patricia B Colvard Charitable Foundation give?
$449,090 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Earl W & Patricia B Colvard Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia B Colvard (Director), Earl W Colvard (Director) and Melissa B Stevens (Director).
What does Earl W & Patricia B Colvard Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.