Palmer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Palmer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ocala, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,250 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $25,000. 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$208,250
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $207,650 the year before.
24% 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 | $237,025 | 24 | $0 |
| 2024 | $207,650 | 26 | $0 |
| 2025 | $208,250 | 25 | $0 |
How to apply
Palmer 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.
What Palmer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 24 | $193,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brothers Keeper | General fund | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Emergency Services | General fund | $25,000 |
| Marion County Sexual Assult Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Open Arms | General fund | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $15,000 |
| Casa Marion | General fund | $11,000 |
| Arnette House | General fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Marion Cty | General fund | $10,000 |
| Marion Senior Services | General fund | $10,000 |
| United Way of Marion County | General fund | $7,500 |
| Marion County Childrens Advocacy | General fund | $6,000 |
| Marion County Children's Alliance | General fund | $6,000 |
| CF Foundation | Scholarship fund | $5,250 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Community With A Heart | General fund | $5,000 |
| Marion County Literacy Council Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Project Hope | General fund | $5,000 |
| Share the Love Ocala | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Pearl Project | General fund | $5,000 |
| Transitions Life Center | General fund | $4,000 |
| Young Life | General fund | $4,000 |
| Hospice of Marion County | General fund | $2,000 |
| Redeemer Christian School | General fund | $1,250 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Public Education Foundation of Mari | General fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan P Klein
- Margaret P Parks
- Jessica W McCune
- Gregory C Harrell
Questions people ask
Does Palmer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Palmer Foundation Inc give?
$208,250 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs Palmer Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan P Klein (President/Di), Margaret P Parks (Sec/Treas/Di), Jessica W McCune (Director) and Gregory C Harrell (Director).
What does Palmer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.