Harry Debes Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harry Debes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $496,800 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $23,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$496,800
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$23,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $430,800 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $350,656 | 16 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $430,800 | 17 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $496,800 | 21 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Harry Debes 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Harry Debes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $316,800 in 15 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $170,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immokalee Foundation | Scholarships and life experience excursions | $75,000 |
| Foster Success | Education for kids | $50,000 |
| Northern Beaches Women's Shelter | Women's shelter | $50,000 |
| Stewart House | Healthcare and education for students | $40,000 |
| Andy's House | Grief & bereavement program in schools | $30,000 |
| Jingled Elves | Donations to charities that support women and children in collier county | $30,000 |
| Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes School | Scholarships and christmas food gift cards | $28,000 |
| FOOD4KIDS | Children 4-13 yrs. Old backpack program | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | For homeless shelter | $25,000 |
| West Muskoka Food Bank | General fund | $25,000 |
| Gravenhurst High School Bursary Fund | Scholarships and school tour | $23,000 |
| Elgin Street Mission | Homeless shelter | $20,000 |
| Pregnancy Care & Infant Food Bank | General fund | $20,000 |
| Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| The Parish of Trinity All Saints | Bala meals on wheels | $10,000 |
| Groudswell Community | Therapy surf program for women | $10,000 |
| Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL | Period supplies for women in swfl | $10,000 |
| NCH Healthcare Foundation | Nicu unit | $5,000 |
| Mind-Aid Muskoka | General fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Foundation of Muskoka | General support | $5,000 |
| Huntsville Secondary School | Christmas food gift cards | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ann Debes
Questions people ask
Does Harry Debes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry Debes Family Foundation give?
$496,800 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $23,000.
Who runs Harry Debes Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ann Debes (President).
What does Harry Debes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.