Gainesville Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gainesville Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Gainesville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,234 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $19,200. 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$72,234
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$19,200
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,740 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,542 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $69,740 | 12 | $0 |
| 2025 | $72,234 | 12 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Gainesville Charitable Foundation 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 Gainesville Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $72,234 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts of America | Children's services | $19,200 |
| Education Foundation of Alachua Cou Education Foundation of Alachua County | Education/children's services | $16,534 |
| Santa Fe College Santa Fe College | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Morocco Shrine Hospital Transport Morocco Shrine Hospital Transport | Children's service-medical transport | $6,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts of America | Children's services | $4,000 |
| Stop Children's Cancer Stop Children's Cancer | Children's services-medical | $3,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House | Children's services | $3,000 |
| Peaceful Paths Peaceful Paths | Family services/domestic violence ag | $3,000 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation of FL Scottish Rite Foundation of FL | Children's speech program | $2,500 |
| Pace Center for Girls of Alachua Pace Center for Girls Alachua | Education/children's services | $2,000 |
| Gainesville Fisher House Gainesville Fisher House | Education/children's services | $1,000 |
| Univ of FL Foundation Univ of FL Foundation | Scholarships | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Bourg
- Raymond M Davis Jr
- Dr Seigfred Fagerberg
- Charles Richard Goodnight
- Edward C Jones Jr
- Kelley Kostamo
- Dr Milledge Murphey
- James Ogles
- Jimmy Williams
Questions people ask
Does Gainesville Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gainesville Charitable Foundation give?
$72,234 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Gainesville Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robin Bourg (President), Raymond M Davis Jr (Director), Dr Seigfred Fagerberg (Director) and Charles Richard Goodnight (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Gainesville Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.