Neil & Sandra Defeo Family Foundati
Preselected recipients only
Neil & Sandra Defeo Family Foundati is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $230,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$230,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $192,500 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 | $221,300 | 25 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $192,500 | 24 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $230,500 | 20 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Neil & Sandra Defeo Family Foundati 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 Neil & Sandra Defeo Family Foundati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 10 | $81,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $34,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | Education | $100,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet | Arts | $25,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | Aid | $20,000 |
| Frost School of Music | Performing arts | $10,000 |
| Horizons at CT State Norwalk | Education | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Opera | Arts | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | Arts | $10,000 |
| Selby Gardens | Community support | $10,000 |
| Special Operations Fund | Aid | $10,000 |
| Asolo Repertory Theater | Arts | $5,000 |
| Ringling Museum | Arts | $5,000 |
| Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast | Conservation | $3,000 |
| Todd Martin Developement Fund | Social services | $3,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium | Research | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospical | Medical | $2,000 |
| Rowayton Library | Social services | $1,500 |
| Norwalk Land Trust | Environment | $1,250 |
| Circus Arts Conservatory | Arts | $1,000 |
| Rowayton Civic Association | Community support | $1,000 |
| Rowayton Arts Center | Arts | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil Defeo
- Sandra Defeo
- Elizabeth Defeo
- Lauren Defeo Duchene
- Julia Defeo Swan
Questions people ask
Does Neil & Sandra Defeo Family Foundati accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Neil & Sandra Defeo Family Foundati give?
$230,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Neil & Sandra Defeo Family Foundati?
Its 2025 filing lists Neil Defeo (Director), Sandra Defeo (Director), Elizabeth Defeo (Director) and Lauren Defeo Duchene (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Neil & Sandra Defeo Family Foundati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.