Fis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $483,000 the year before.
65% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $483,000 | 12 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 17 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Fis 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 Fis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | $935,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross of NE Florida | General contribution | $350,000 |
| The Folded Flag Foundation | General contribution | $150,000 |
| Jax USA Partnership Jax Chamber | General contribution | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association | General contribution | $75,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters NE FL | General contribution | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement of North Florida | General contribution | $50,000 |
| LLS Jacksonville | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | General contribution | $50,000 |
| United Way of NE FL | General contribution | $50,000 |
| The Donna Foundation | General contribution | $35,000 |
| Jacksonville Jaguar Foundation | General contribution | $30,000 |
| Dreams Come True | General contribution | $15,000 |
| St Johns River Management | General contribution | $15,000 |
| East Initiative Inc | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Al Lewis Black Opportunity Impact Fund | General contribution | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Movember Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellyn M Raftery
- Robert Toohey
- Jerry Puzey
- Julie Halperin
Questions people ask
Does Fis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fis Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Fis Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellyn M Raftery (President), Robert Toohey (Evp, Chief People Officer), Jerry Puzey (SVP, Chief Tax Officer) and Julie Halperin (VP, Corporate Secretary).
What does Fis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and health.