Jack C & Betty A Demetree Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jack C & Betty A Demetree Family Foundation is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $7,650 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$7,650
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million 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 | $1.5 million | 24 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 23 | $9.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 20 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
Jack C & Betty A Demetree 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 Jack C & Betty A Demetree Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $1.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $22,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nemours Children's Jax | General fund | $500,000 |
| Bishop Kenny High School | General fund | $347,000 |
| Community Hospice Foundation of Northeast Florida | General fund | $250,000 |
| Wolfson Children Hospital | Geberal fund | $207,500 |
| Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Guardian Catholic School | General fund | $25,000 |
| Bishop Ward High School | General fund | $15,000 |
| Im Sulzbacher Center | General fund | $15,000 |
| St Gerard Campus | General fund | $10,000 |
| Assumption Catholic Church | General fund | $7,800 |
| Holy Name Catholic School | General fund | $7,500 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida | General fund | $5,000 |
| DLC Nurse & Learn Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Dreams Come True | General fund | $5,000 |
| Pine Castle | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Children's Christmas Party of Jacksonville | General fund | $5,000 |
| Women's Help Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General fund | $3,500 |
| Florida School for the Deaf and Blind | General fund | $3,000 |
| Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc | General fund | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Betty A Demetree
- Mark C Demetree
- Jack C Demetree Jr
- Elisa A Demetree
- Leslie A Demetree-Doherty
- Christopher C Demetree
Questions people ask
Does Jack C & Betty A Demetree Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack C & Betty A Demetree Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $7,650.
Who runs Jack C & Betty A Demetree Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Betty A Demetree (Director/President), Mark C Demetree (Director), Jack C Demetree Jr (Director/V.p.) and Elisa A Demetree (Director/Sec/Treas) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jack C & Betty A Demetree Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.