The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $165,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$86.1 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 | $3.1 million | 71 | $77.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 62 | $86.1 million |
How to apply
The Fortin Foundation of Florida 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 The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 38 | $1.3 million |
| Montana | 13 | $382,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $45,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $35,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | General program support | $165,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | General program support | $160,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County | General program support | $150,000 |
| Promise Fund of Florida Inc | General program support | $150,000 |
| Billings Family YMCA | General program support | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | General program support | $100,000 |
| United Way of Yellowstone County | General program support | $62,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach Employee Fund | General program support | $53,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | General program support | $50,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach General Employee Appreciation Fund | General program support | $50,000 |
| St Edward's Church | General program support | $40,000 |
| Billings Catholic Schools Foundation | General program support | $35,000 |
| Center for Creative Education | General program support | $30,000 |
| Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley | General program support | $30,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General program support | $30,000 |
| The Doe Fund | General program support | $30,000 |
| Flagler Museum | General program support | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Preschool & Center | General program support | $25,000 |
| Holy Trinity Episcopal Church | General program support | $25,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | General program support | $25,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | General program support | $25,000 |
| Tumbleweed Runaway Program Inc | General program support | $25,000 |
| Gulliver Preparatory School | General program support | $20,000 |
| Preservation Foundation | General program support | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army of Billings | General program support | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General program support | $20,000 |
| St Jude Shrine | General program support | $20,000 |
| Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center | General program support | $20,000 |
| YWCA Billings | General program support | $20,000 |
| Children's Oncology Camp Foundation | General program support | $17,500 |
| Chinook Horses | General program support | $15,000 |
| Her Justice Inc | General program support | $15,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center Inc | General program support | $15,000 |
| Holy Ground Palm Beach County | General program support | $15,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle | General program support | $15,000 |
| Star of the Sea Foundation | General program support | $15,000 |
| Everglades Preparatory Academy | General program support | $14,500 |
| Farmworker Childrens Center Inc | General program support | $14,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Central Montana | General program support | $12,500 |
| FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center | General program support | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Stockard Channing
- Lesly Stockard Smith
- Danielle Hickox Moore
- Carol McCracken
Questions people ask
Does The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Stockard Channing (Director), Lesly Stockard Smith (President), Danielle Hickox Moore (V. Pres/Secretary) and Carol McCracken (Officer).
What does The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and animals.