Sec Charitable Corporation
Preselected recipients only
Sec Charitable Corporation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $550,000 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$550,000
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $540,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $540,000 | 52 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $550,000 | 60 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
Sec Charitable Corporation 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 Sec Charitable Corporation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 25 | $283,500 |
| Montana | 9 | $107,500 |
| Michigan | 8 | $55,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $16,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Country Day School | To further charitable works | $75,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | To further charitable works | $25,000 |
| Drumlummon Institute | To further charitable works | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Squash Academy | To further charitable works | $20,000 |
| Osa Conservation | To further charitable works | $20,000 |
| Raptor Inc | To further charitable works | $20,000 |
| Raptor View Research | To further charitable works | $20,000 |
| Anova Center for Education | To further charitable works | $15,000 |
| Chatfield Edge | To further charitable works | $15,000 |
| Pro Seniors Inc | To further charitable works | $15,000 |
| American Redcross - Western North Carolina Chapter | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Be Concerned Pantry | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Chemo-Unity | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Ecology Project International | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Groundwork Ohio River Valley | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Salish Kootenai College | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Soft Landing Missoula | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| St Ursula Academy | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Ursulines of Brown County | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Collier County | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Squash Racquets Association | To further charitable works | $7,500 |
| Poverello Center | To further charitable works | $7,500 |
| Walloon Lake Assoc & Conservancy | To further charitable works | $7,500 |
| Birdielight | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| City Opera House | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Corporation for Findlay Market | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Hillside Trust | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Interlochen Public Radio | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Joe Burrow Foundation | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Kidsmatter Foundation Inc | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Little Brothers of the Elderly | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Longworth Anderson Series | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Castleberry
- Elizabeth Driscoll
- Kelly Castleberry
- Christine Castleberry Lippert
Questions people ask
Does Sec Charitable Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sec Charitable Corporation give?
$550,000 in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sec Charitable Corporation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne Castleberry (Trustee, President), Elizabeth Driscoll (Trustee, Treasurer), Kelly Castleberry (Trustee) and Christine Castleberry Lippert (Trustee).
What does Sec Charitable Corporation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.