Flowers Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Flowers Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lexington, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,925 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $4,000. 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$59,925
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$772,987
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,365 the year before.
45% 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 | $52,650 | 61 | $717,859 |
| 2024 | $53,365 | 67 | $746,396 |
| 2025 | $59,925 | 58 | $772,987 |
How to apply
Flowers 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 Flowers Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 13 | $13,350 |
| Texas | 11 | $12,200 |
| Florida | 9 | $11,300 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $10,725 |
| New York | 3 | $4,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $4,150 |
| Idaho | 2 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $600 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Ascension | Operating and Building Fund | $4,000 |
| Feast Food Pantry | Food Pantry Palm Harbor | $4,000 |
| Darren Daulton Foundation | Honor Birthday for Brain Cancer; Right On Fight On Services | $2,500 |
| Sewell Baseball and Softball | Fix Francis Flowers Sr. softball field | $2,500 |
| South Carolina Historical Society | Preserve and make accessible historic documents | $2,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Provides mortgage free homes to heroes and families | $2,500 |
| Univ of South Carolina Foundation Darla Moore School of Business | Support school of business at Univ. South Carolina | $2,500 |
| Arlington Livestock FFA Booster Club | Spring Fundraiser/Booster Club | $2,000 |
| Gloucester City Sail | Educate youth on Delaware river history and attributes | $2,000 |
| GMHC | AIDS relief assistance | $2,000 |
| Hope Farm | AIDS relief assistance | $2,000 |
| Hope Villages of America | Hurricane relief, food, shelter, outreach | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Hurricane relief, food, shelter, outreach | $2,000 |
| St Alban's Episcopal Church | Operating and Building Fund | $2,000 |
| The Women's Center | Abused Women | $2,000 |
| South Caroliniana Library Foundation | Historic preservation of documents | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of Tampa Bay | Support for animal shelters, neutering and service for animals | $1,000 |
| Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | Recovery Services | $1,000 |
| Pi Beta Phi Foundation | Support collegiate scholarships | $1,000 |
| Safe Haven for Women | Surviving Abuse | $1,000 |
| Spartan Golf Booster Club | Travel Expenses | $1,000 |
| United Way of Gloucester County | Funds Gloucester county non-profit orgs. | $1,000 |
| The Boys and Girls Clubs of Gloucester County | Youth services | $1,000 |
| The Archery (Formerly Safe Haven) | Food & Shelter | $1,000 |
| Johnson County Livestock and Agriculture Association | Spring Fundraiser | $600 |
| Mansfield Cares | Underprivileged Help | $600 |
| Ahs Baseball Booster Club | Team Expenses | $500 |
| Catch Idaho Organization | End homelessness Boise Idaho | $500 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Support for childrens hospital research and op. ex. | $500 |
| Episcopal Church Of the Ascension | Church | $500 |
| Feasterville Fire Company | EMT Training program | $500 |
| Feeding America | Food Pantries Florida and US | $500 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | Food Pantry Tampa Bay | $500 |
| Florida Sheriffs Association | Support for law enforcement and youth programs | $500 |
| Haddonfield Library | Education Programs and community services | $500 |
| Haddonfield Little League | Youth programs | $500 |
| Just Strays Animal Foundation dba Simply Cats Adoption Ctr | Cat rescue | $500 |
| Mission Lexington | Food pantry, clothing and household support | $500 |
| National Aquarium Foundation Inc | Support programs for encouraging conservationism | $500 |
| Mercy Full Project | Animal shelter that fosters | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanne Flowers Duncan
- Francis W Flowers
- Michael J Flowers
- Steven W Flowers
- Carol Flowers Carmasino
Questions people ask
Does Flowers Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Flowers Family Foundation give?
$59,925 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Flowers Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joanne Flowers Duncan (Trustee/Cfo), Francis W Flowers (Trustee), Michael J Flowers (Trustee) and Steven W Flowers (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Flowers Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and faith communities.