Florida Academy of Sciences Inc
Preselected recipients only
Florida Academy of Sciences Inc is a private foundation in Melbourne, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$10,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$993,674
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,000 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,000 | 3 | $871,390 |
| 2024 | $9,000 | 6 | $924,542 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 5 | $993,674 |
How to apply
Florida Academy of Sciences 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Florida Academy of Sciences Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stetson University | Grant-in-aid of undergraduate research | $2,000 |
| St Thomas University College of Health Sciences | Grant-in-aid of undergraduate research | $2,000 |
| Indian River State College | Grant-in-aid of undergraduate research | $2,000 |
| Florida International University | Grant-in-aid of undergraduate research | $2,000 |
| Eckerd College | Grant-in-aid of undergraduate research | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Wortham
- Sarah Krejci
- Richard Turner
- Norine Noonan
- Juan Calderone
- Darin Bell
- David Karlen
- Emadelden Fouad
- George Dooris
- Geuorgui Bourov
- I Jack Stout
- Iain Duffy
- James Austin
- James Hawker
- Jerome Williams
Questions people ask
Does Florida Academy of Sciences Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Florida Academy of Sciences Inc give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Florida Academy of Sciences Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Wortham (President), Sarah Krejci (President Elect), Richard Turner (Treasurer) and Norine Noonan (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Florida Academy of Sciences Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.