Porter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Porter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Longboat Key, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$114,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $147,500 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $123,000 | 7 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $147,500 | 6 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $114,000 | 9 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Porter 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $17,500 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heartworks | Assist operations | $50,000 |
| Friends of Amani US | Assist operations | $40,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Assist operations | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Assist operations | $5,000 |
| Children First | Assist operations | $5,000 |
| Davidson Green School | Assist operations | $2,500 |
| Stillpoint Mission | Assist operations | $2,500 |
| News | Assist operations | $2,000 |
| Trans Lifeline | Assist operation | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Townsend H Porter
- Beverly G Porter
- Timothy H Porter
- Heather Porter Wolfe
- Steven Wolfe
Questions people ask
Does Porter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Porter Family Foundation give?
$114,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Porter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Townsend H Porter (President/Treasurer), Beverly G Porter (Vp/Secretary), Timothy H Porter (Director) and Heather Porter Wolfe (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.