Frank E Duckwall Foundation
Accepts applications
Frank E Duckwall Foundation is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$400,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $388,150 the year before.
60% 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 | $378,295 | 32 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $388,150 | 32 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 34 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sandra Tolle PO Box 3351, Tampa, FL 33601-3351 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (813) 634-4172 |
| What to submit | Application explaining need and intended use |
| Restrictions | Charitable, Medical, Cultural, Educational, Literacy & Scientific Purposes in the Tampa Bay, Florida area |
What Frank E Duckwall Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 34 | $400,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Final installment for challenge grant. | $50,000 |
| Straz Center for the Performing Arts | Third installment of challenge grant. | $50,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Third installment of challenge grant. | $50,000 |
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center | Funding for the SPARK Program. | $25,000 |
| The Poynter Institute | Funding for First Amendment sponsorship level for the BowTie Ball. | $25,000 |
| Tampa Arts Alliance | Funding to be used to assist with the build out of the space at new location and completion of challenge grant. | $20,000 |
| Individual | Funding to be used towards the purchase of Acoustic Clouds for Soundproofing. | $15,500 |
| Hermitage Artist Retreat | Funds to be used to restore the outdoor kitchen and replace beach accessibility equipment. | $15,000 |
| Palladium Theater | Funding to be used for the renovation of the Palladium. | $15,000 |
| ZooTampa at Lowry Park | Funding to support ZooTampa. | $12,500 |
| Dogs Inc | Funding to support Dogs, Inc. | $12,500 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Funding for the Solutions Journalism Fund to be used for stories on philanthropy in the Tampa Bay area. | $12,000 |
| Frameworks of Tampa Bay Inc | Funding to purchase laptops, docks, desktops and SourceOne support. | $8,500 |
| Florida Humanities Council | funding for celebration of 50th Anniversary and dinner to honor Gary Morminos' lifetime work. | $7,500 |
| Florida Museum of Photographic Arts | Funding to purchase two display cases for the Soldier's Lens exhibition. | $5,500 |
| St Josephs Hospitals Foundation | Funding to purchase children gifts for Christmas in July. | $5,000 |
| Society of St Andrew | Funding to be used to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to people in need. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Funding to be used to upgrade the main office's network and Wi-Fi infrastructure. | $5,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa | Funding to purchase solid hardwood science tables. | $5,000 |
| The Florida Aquarium | Funding to purchase incubator. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Funding to be used for the Doodad Repurposed Sculpture Competition for 2025 and sponsorship of the Competition for 2026. | $5,000 |
| United Food Bank of Plant City | Funding to be used to purchase items on wish list. | $5,000 |
| The Portico Cafe | Funding to be used to purchase planned upgrades on wish list. | $5,000 |
| Harvest House | Funding to upgrade the Toddler-Friendly Playground. | $5,000 |
| Dunedin Fine Art Center | Funding to be used for the Children's Art Museum Technology enhancements. | $5,000 |
| Heart Gallery of Tampa | Funding to purchase needed equipment. | $4,850 |
| Heart for Winter Haven | Funding to purchase a commercial-grade oven and stove. | $4,000 |
| Chapters Health System | Funding for Lifepath Hospice care in Hillsborough County. | $3,000 |
| The Chiselers Inc | Funding to support the Chiselers. | $2,500 |
| Old Hyde Park Art Center | Funding to be used to replace windows and siding. | $2,500 |
| USF Contemporary Art Museum | Funding for the publication of the book USF is working with GILES Ltd about Rauschenberg and Saff's collaborations at Graphic studio. | $2,500 |
| Individual | Funding for the "Exploring WWII in Florida" program. | $2,500 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | Funding to be used in underwriting the special exhibit "Dress for Success" that ran from March trhough December 2025. | $2,500 |
| Tampa Bay Garden Club | Funding for Palma Ceia Springs restoration. | $1,650 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank J Rief III
- G Lowe Morrison
- Sandra E Tolle
Questions people ask
Does Frank E Duckwall Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Frank E Duckwall Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Frank E Duckwall Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank J Rief III (Trustee), G Lowe Morrison (Trustee) and Sandra E Tolle (Trustee).
What does Frank E Duckwall Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and science and research.