Zawyer Sports Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Zawyer Sports Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,254 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$65,254
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$65,420
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,751 the year before.
81% 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 | $40,291 | 21 | $11,280 |
| 2024 | $36,751 | 11 | $22,955 |
| 2025 | $65,254 | 16 | $65,420 |
How to apply
Zawyer Sports Foundation 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 Zawyer Sports Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $38,742 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $3,850 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $650 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community First Cares Foundation | Opertional support | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire Inc | Opertional support | $12,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Operational support | $6,860 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida | Opertional support | $3,300 |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation | Opertional support | $3,050 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of NE Florida | Opertional support | $2,174 |
| Jacksonville Childrens Chorus Inc | Opertional support | $2,000 |
| DuBlase Foundation Inc | Opertional support | $1,000 |
| J Allen Axson Elementary School | Opertional support | $1,000 |
| Charlotte Knights Charities Inc | Opertional support | $800 |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing & Speech | Opertional support | $650 |
| First Coast Technical College | Opertional support | $630 |
| St James Elementary School | Opertional support | $620 |
| Murray Hill Preservation Association | Opertional support | $538 |
| Greenwood School Inc | Operational Support | $520 |
| Foster Athletic Network Inc | Opertional support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Andy Kaufmann
- Darnell Smith
- Missy Peters
- Robert Ohrablo
- Scott Einhorn
Questions people ask
Does Zawyer Sports Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zawyer Sports Foundation Inc give?
$65,254 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Zawyer Sports Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Andy Kaufmann (Director), Darnell Smith (Director), Missy Peters (Director) and Robert Ohrablo (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Zawyer Sports Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.