I Believe Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
I Believe Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$24,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$12,818
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,000 the year before.
80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $7,970 |
| 2022 | $5,000 | 1 | $2,991 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | 2 | $2,848 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 8 | $12,818 |
How to apply
I Believe 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What I Believe Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voices for FL Keys Children | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Boy and Girls Club | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Voices for FL Keys Children | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bit by Bit | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Voices for FL Keys Children | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ashlars Widows | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ashlars Widows | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Doric Lodge | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Lasseter
- Francis Graves III
Questions people ask
Does I Believe Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does I Believe Foundation Inc give?
$24,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs I Believe Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen Lasseter (Director) and Francis Graves III (Director).
What does I Believe Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.