The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.9 million in 265 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $2.5 million. 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$14.9 million
- Number of grants265
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$324 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.3 million the year before.
25% 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 | $12.3 million | 249 | $292 million |
| 2024 | $14.9 million | 265 | $324 million |
How to apply
The Mary Alice Fortin 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $12,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 135 | $7.3 million |
| Montana | 27 | $4.4 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 28 | $468,000 |
| California | 18 | $450,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $325,000 |
| Rhode Island | 6 | $96,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $95,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $85,000 |
| Maine | 8 | $82,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Billings Clinic Foundation | General support for programs | $2.5 million |
| Duke University - Bass Connections | General support for programs | $1.1 million |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County | General support for programs | $760,000 |
| Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | General support for programs | $750,000 |
| St Vincent Healthcare Foundation | General support for programs | $540,000 |
| Hanley Foundation - Capital Campaign | General support for programs | $400,000 |
| The Lord's Place | General support for programs | $386,500 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach | General support for programs | $360,000 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | General support for programs | $325,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | General support for programs | $323,000 |
| Home Safe | General support for programs | $319,000 |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium | General support for programs | $270,000 |
| Friends of Fisher House | General support for programs | $260,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast | General support for programs | $250,000 |
| Montana Rescue Mission | General support for programs | $250,000 |
| The People Concern | General support for programs | $225,000 |
| Cardinal Newman High School | General support for programs | $210,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | General support for programs | $209,500 |
| RiverStone Health Foundation | General support for programs | $200,000 |
| Holy Ground Shelter for Homeless | General support for programs | $155,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | General support for programs | $150,000 |
| South Florida PBS | General support for programs | $150,000 |
| Billings Family YMCA | General support for programs | $125,000 |
| Yellowstone Art Museum | General support for programs | $125,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Catholic Schools | General support for programs | $120,000 |
| Family Service | General support for programs | $120,000 |
| Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition | General support for programs | $109,000 |
| Vita Nova | General support for programs | $94,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Yellowstone County | General support for programs | $85,000 |
| Center for Child Counseling | General support for programs | $84,000 |
| Intermountain Deaconess Children's Services | General support for programs | $75,000 |
| Sisters of the Order of St Dominic of Amityville NY | General support for programs | $75,000 |
| The Glades Initiative | General support for programs | $75,000 |
| Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley | General support for programs | $74,000 |
| Quantum House | General support for programs | $72,000 |
| Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope | General support for programs | $70,000 |
| YWCA of Palm Beach County | General support for programs | $66,500 |
| Caridad Center | General support for programs | $65,000 |
| Historical Society of Palm Beach County | General support for programs | $65,000 |
| McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation | General support for programs | $65,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Danielle Hickox Moore
- Lesly S Smith
- Susan Stockard Channing
- Nick R Cladis
- Larry B Alexander
- Carol McCracken
- Betsy TURNER
- Walter L Ross III
- Diane Wilson
- Carla Termini
Questions people ask
Does The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation give?
$14.9 million in tax year 2024, across 265 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Danielle Hickox Moore (President & Treasurer), Lesly S Smith (VP & Director), Susan Stockard Channing (Director) and Nick R Cladis (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.