Monroe Welfare Foundation
Accepts applications
Monroe Welfare Foundation is a private foundation in Fernandina Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,300 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $14,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,300
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $106,800 the year before.
37% 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 | $94,070 | 20 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $106,800 | 21 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $104,300 | 19 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Moi Monroe 2017 Sunrise Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (912) 283-5857 |
| What to submit | Financial information, tax exempt number, purpose |
| Restrictions | Restricted to north Florida/SE Georgia |
What Monroe Welfare Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 16 | $93,750 |
| Florida | 2 | $8,050 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brantley County Boe | Exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| Pierce County Boe | Exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| Ware County Boe | Exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| Bethesda Academy Savannah | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Okefenokee Swamp Park | Exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Crossroad Christian Academy | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hospice Satilla | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Kingdom Care | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Matties Mission | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Indigant Care | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| 1st United Methodist Church | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Wolfson Childrens Hospital | Exempt purpose | $3,050 |
| Satilla Riverkeepers | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Hooves of Freedom | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Okefenokee Fca | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Satilla Advocacy Services | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Memorial Drive School | Exempt purpose | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- William J Monroe III
- Moi M Monroe III
- Carolyn Hopkins
- Cheryl Monroe
- William J Monroe Jr
- Hannah Franklin
Questions people ask
Does Monroe Welfare Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Monroe Welfare Foundation give?
$104,300 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Monroe Welfare Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William J Monroe III (Trustee), Moi M Monroe III (Trustee), Carolyn Hopkins (Trustee) and Cheryl Monroe (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Monroe Welfare Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.