The Sexton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sexton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$28.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 84 | $23.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 78 | $28.9 million |
How to apply
The Sexton 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.
What The Sexton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 26 | $425,000 |
| New York | 11 | $235,000 |
| Maryland | 6 | $160,000 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $108,500 |
| Virginia | 5 | $102,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $40,800 |
| Illinois | 3 | $32,500 |
| California | 6 | $31,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Collier and the Keys | Charitable contribution - to create thriving communities by improving the financial stability of families living paycheck to paycheck and by strengthening health and education | $75,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution - provide housing to families of recovering military men and women. | $65,000 |
| Bluepath Service Dogs Inc | Charitable contribution - provide service dogs to individuals with autism, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence. | $60,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution - to improve the health and well-being of individuals, and to improve the sanctity and preservation of life | $50,000 |
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation | Charitable contribution - find a cure and treatment options of fibrolamellar cancer | $50,000 |
| Asn Foundation for Kidney Research | Charitable contribution - to prevent and cure kidney diseases through research and innovation. | $40,000 |
| Advancing Native Missions | Charitable contribution - help native missionaries | $30,000 |
| Cardiovascular Research Foundation | Charitable contribution - to improve the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education. | $30,000 |
| Curesearch for Children's Cancer | Charitable contribution - children's cancer research | $30,000 |
| Lupus Research Alliance Inc | Charitable contribution - to support research to prevent, treat and cure lupus. | $30,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution - to prevent kidney & urinary tract diseases, improve the health & well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases & increase the availablity of all organs for transplantation. | $30,000 |
| United Way of Indian River County | Charitable contribution - help resolving pressing community education, income and health issues | $30,000 |
| Camp Boggy Creek | Charitable contribution - support a year round camp serving seriously ill children | $25,000 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society | Charitable contribution - to conquer cancer worldwide by funding breakthrough research and sharing cutting-edge knowledge. Conquer cancer's vision is a world free from the fear of cancer. | $25,000 |
| Cooke Foundation for Special Education | Charitable contribution - offer special education, consulting and training services for students | $25,000 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue | Charitable contribution - support adoption of pet animals. | $25,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Charitable contribution - to finding a cure for parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with parkinson's today. | $25,000 |
| Save the Chimps Inc | Charitable contribution - to provide sactuary and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Fund | Charitable contribution - provides essential support to those who are serving our country in sensitive missions around the world. | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greenwich | Charitable contribution - help resolve pressing community education, income and health issues | $25,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water Inc | Charitable contribution - to advance education, awareness, and scientifically supported solutions to restore and protect marine ecosystems and our way of life for future generations | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Assoc | Charitable contribution - to lead the way to end alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. | $20,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | Charitable contribution - to fund exceptional research worldwide to defeat alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma and provide expert information on these heartbreaking diseases. | $20,000 |
| American Kidney Fund Inc | Charitable contribution - to help people fight kidney disease and live healthier lives. | $20,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Charitable contribution - to educate students, to foster independent & original research, and to share benefits discovered. | $20,000 |
| Eckerd College | Charitable contribution - support for school services and scholarships | $20,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Charitable contribution - to organize, conduct, and fund research, foster collaboration through meetings, symposia and workshops, cultivate the next generation through fellowships and internships, and collect and disseminate knowledge. | $20,000 |
| Pigeon Key Foundation | Charitable contribution - to preserve the cultural history of the florida keys by promoting its healthy future through education, history, and research | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Florida Keys | Charitable contribution - to connect people, resources & needs through philanthropy | $15,000 |
| Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust Inc | Charitable contribution - preserve the natural environment of the florida keys and to encourage and sponsor public participation and education. | $15,000 |
| Monroe County Education Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution - aid, supplement, improve, enhance, and complement activities of the public school system. | $15,000 |
| Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center | Charitable contribution - to support the rescue and rehabilitation of exotic wildlife and domestic animals. The animal sanctuary is an american exotic animal rescue and wildlife center for abused, unwanted, and neglected animals. | $15,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc | Charitable contribution - to conserve and restore bonefish, tarpon and permit fisheries and habitats through scientific research, stewardship, education and advocacy | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich | Charitable contribution - providing high-quality educational programs, building a sense of character and citizenship, maintaining diversity, and offering kids a safe, nurturing, and affordable environment | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Indian River County | Charitable contribution - provide a safe, structured and positive environment for young people after school, during holidays and summer vacation. | $10,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Charitable contribution - to provide patient care, research and education | $10,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution - work to restore coral reefs, educate others on the importance of oceans, and use science to further research and monitoring techniques | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County | Charitable contribution - to provide home ownership to responsible low-income families through new construction or renovation of existing housing stock. | $10,000 |
| The Learning Alliance Inc | Charitable contribution - delivering the latest advances in science-based education techniques to area teachers | $10,000 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Charitable contribution - funding preeminent pancreatic cancer researchers and driving the pursuit of bold and innovative science toward earlier detection and better treatments to transform pancreatic cancer into a curable disease. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- O Griffith Sexton
Questions people ask
Does The Sexton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sexton Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Sexton Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists O Griffith Sexton (Trustee).
What does The Sexton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.