Fuente Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fuente Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $749,966 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $160,000. 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$749,966
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $635,430 the year before.
41% 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 | $496,225 | 27 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $635,430 | 39 | $14.8 million |
| 2025 | $749,966 | 30 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
Fuente Family 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 Fuente Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 21 | $540,000 |
| New York | 4 | $139,966 |
| California | 2 | $40,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cigar Family Charitable Foundation | To support the foundation's support of the school in bonao, dominican republic. | $160,000 |
| Cigar Family Charitable Foundation | To support the foundation's support of the school in bonao, dominican republic. | $90,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay | To support the work of the boys & girls clubs by making a general donation. | $85,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | To support breast cancer research. | $79,966 |
| Arturo Sandoval Institute | To support the music education of young musicians. | $25,000 |
| Shore Elementary Magnet School | To support the educational goals of shore elementary. | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | To support breast cancer research. | $20,000 |
| Cuban Club Foundation Inc | To support the club's restoration and preservation of a historic place. | $20,000 |
| Kids for Kids Foundation Inc | To support the foundation's efforts towards fundraising for organizations that support children and families struggling with medical challenges. | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Inc | To support the care of the homeless. | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church | To support the parish and its ministries. | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To support the foundations efforts to impact, honor and empowering first responders, veterans, and their families. | $20,000 |
| Dogs Inc (Fka Southeastern Guide Dogs) | To support the training of dogs to give the disabled freedom. | $15,000 |
| Rise Tampa Our Police Foundation Inc | To support the tampa police department's canine unit in crime prevention and public relations. | $15,000 |
| The Mantegna Family Foundation | To support their work in helping adults with intellectual, physical and developmental challenges, and their families, through grants for education and social services. | $15,000 |
| Volunteer Veterans Non Profit Company | Donation towards the 48th infantry brigade combat team bicentennial monument. | $15,000 |
| Dan Marino Foundation Inc | To support the empowerment of the autistic and developmentally disabled. | $13,000 |
| Centro Asturiano de Tampa Inc | To support the preservation of a historic building. | $10,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | To support parkinson's research and resources and care to those with parkinson's. | $10,000 |
| Project Focus Inc | Sponsorship of the 12th annual gala fundraiser for a school for special needs children. | $10,000 |
| Smoking Shields FL Inc | To support smoking shields efforts to provide financial assistance to law enforcement officers and military personnel in a time of need. | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To support the advancement of cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases. | $10,000 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | To support individuals in times of crisis with services and resources needed. | $7,000 |
| Forgotten Angels of Florida Inc | To support children and young adults aging out of the foster care system by providing life skills in order to help them plan a more successful future. | $7,000 |
| Timothy Initiative Ministries Inc | To support the organization's mission of helping men who struggle with addiction and mental health by mentorship and guidance. | $7,000 |
| Baltimore Healthy Startorg | To support their work in providing healthcare & resources to expecting & new mothers & families. | $5,000 |
| Dogs Inc (Fka Southeastern Guide Dogs) | To support the training of dogs to give the disabled freedom. | $5,000 |
| Friends of Saint Joseph West Tampa | Sponsorship of the spring 2025 fundraiser. | $5,000 |
| West Tampa Little League | To support the children and families by sponsorship of their baseball and softball programs | $5,000 |
| Saint Petersburg Presbyterian Church | Donation in memory of jeorge "tate" eric taylor. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carlos P Fuente
- Karen R Smith
- Brenda E Byrne
- Cynthia Fuente Suarez
- Bianca Suarez
Questions people ask
Does Fuente Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fuente Family Foundation Inc give?
$749,966 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Fuente Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carlos P Fuente (President (Thru 12/25) & Director), Karen R Smith (President (As of 12/25), VP, Sec & Dir), Brenda E Byrne (Vice President & Treasurer) and Cynthia Fuente Suarez (Vice President & Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fuente Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.