Gries Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gries Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $323,144 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $214,784. 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$323,144
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$214,784
- Assets$0
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
54% 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 | $3.0 million | 15 | $1,227 |
| 2024 | $323,144 | 49 | $0 |
How to apply
Gries Family 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 Gries Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 45 | $320,484 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1,660 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Straz Center for the Performing Arts | Boundless campaign, annual gift, orchestra, broadway ball | $214,784 |
| Entertainment Revue Foundation | General support | $28,200 |
| Bullard Family Foundation | The gathering | $15,000 |
| Derrick Brooks Charities Inc | Celebrity golf classic | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Preparatory School | Buc ventures donation | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida | Tour of champions 2024 | $5,000 |
| Charity Polo Classic | 2024 polo classic | $4,500 |
| Coastal Carolina Hockey Association | Golf tournament sponsorship | $1,545 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heart of a champion scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mitchell Weisman
- Kelly Becker
- Robert D Gries Jr
- Jamie Cole
- David L Koche
- John Lum
- Zoe Gries
Questions people ask
Does Gries Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gries Family Foundation give?
$323,144 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gries Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mitchell Weisman (Director), Kelly Becker (Director), Robert D Gries Jr (Director) and Jamie Cole (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Gries Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.