Fig Tree Fund
Accepts applications
Fig Tree Fund is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $275,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$275,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,000 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 | $280,000 | 14 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 15 | $12.6 million |
| 2025 | $275,000 | 15 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Katherine Newton 200 W Forsyth St Suite 1600, Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (904) 910-0000, knewton@thefigtreefund.org |
| Deadlines | None None |
| Restrictions | Limited to 501(c)(3) for charitable education related programs primarily for benefit in the Southeastern United States. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fig Tree Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $245,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bolles School | Funds for students that are considered in good academic standing & demonstrate financial need | $70,000 |
| Goodwill of North Florida Take Stock in Children | Offers students college scholarships, volunteer mentors, and in-school support | $50,000 |
| UNF First Generation | Targets Florida residents who are the first generation in their families to attend college. | $35,000 |
| YMCA of Florida's First Coast | Targets youth in the community: Teen Forward and Safety Around Water | $25,000 |
| Ability Housing | Build safe affordable homes and improve living environments | $15,000 |
| Groundwork Jacksonville Inc | General support to restore urban creeks and trails | $15,000 |
| Timucuan Parks Foundation | Planning and maintenance | $15,000 |
| North Florida School of Special Education | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Trips for Kids Charlotte | Cycling experiences for under-resourced and under-represented youth | $10,000 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | Trail renovation | $5,000 |
| Catawba River Keeper | Preserve, protect and restore waters | $5,000 |
| North Florida Land Trust | Site planning and research | $5,000 |
| Riverside Presbyterian Day School | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Wing Haven | Maintain garden and bird sanctuary | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund | Support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell B Newton III
- Katherine S Newton
- Julie Newton Phillips
- Russell B Newton IV
- Dreama Vaughan
- Katherine E S Newton
Questions people ask
Does Fig Tree Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None None.
How much does Fig Tree Fund give?
$275,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fig Tree Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell B Newton III (Trustee), Katherine S Newton (Trustee), Julie Newton Phillips (Trustee) and Russell B Newton IV (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Fig Tree Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.