John E & Aliese Price Foundation
Accepts applications
John E & Aliese Price Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Myers, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $447,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$447,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $353,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $369,250 | 26 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $353,000 | 23 | $9.9 million |
| 2025 | $447,000 | 17 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kenneth P Walker 12553 New Brittany Blvd Bldg 32, Fort Myers, FL 33907 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 939-0052, fndtn@aol.com |
| What to submit | Simple letter form |
| Restrictions | Criteria for scholarships are: 1) academic performance, 2) financial need, 3) recommendations from educators and other disinterested parties, 4) committee's conclusions from personal interviews. Criteria for grants must further our exempt purpose. |
What John E & Aliese Price Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $427,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Lee County | General support | $55,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation | Heart institute | $50,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation | Sharon macdonald breast fund | $50,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation | Edison system | $50,000 |
| Fort Myers Community Church | General support | $40,000 |
| New Life Dream Centers | General support | $40,000 |
| Ft Myers High Sch Athletic Booster | General support | $31,000 |
| Community Cooperative Ministries | General support | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lee Cnty | General support | $25,000 |
| New Beginning Resources Inc | Haiti bible mission | $20,000 |
| Saint Hilary's Episcopal Church | Helping hands ministry | $20,000 |
| Light of the Word Ministries | General support | $10,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | General support | $10,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Larc Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| SW FL Comm Prayer Breakfast Inc | Prayer breakfast | $5,000 |
| Edison Sailing Center | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel F Adams
- Russell Priddy
- Mary Jo Walker
- Dr Kenneth P Walker
- Steven R Whitley Cpa
- Millie Dinkel Moore
Questions people ask
Does John E & Aliese Price Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John E & Aliese Price Foundation give?
$447,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs John E & Aliese Price Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel F Adams (Sec/Trustee), Russell Priddy (Trustee), Mary Jo Walker (V Pres/Trust) and Dr Kenneth P Walker (President/Tr) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does John E & Aliese Price Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.