Be a Gift Foundation
Historical FunderSarasota, Florida · EIN 27-4118620 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,350.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELAINE DONOVAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 455 LONGBOAT CLUB RD APT 406, LONGBOAT KEY FL 342283839 |
| Phone | 8882558704 |
| INFO@BEAGIFTFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AND SHOULD INCLUDE THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION'S INFORMATION (NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, TAX ID NUMBER, CONTACT PERSON, EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER) WHERE APPLICABLE AND ALSO A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REASON FOR THE REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AVERAGE GRANT GENERALLY DOES NOT EXCEED $500 BUT LARGER REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
79% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Medical Center | Boise, ID | Support general operations | $29,759 |
| Scottsdale Unified School District | Scottsdale, AZ | Support general operations | $5,997 |
| Safe Children Coalition | Sarasota, FL | Support general operations | $4,150 |
| University of Iowa Hospital | Iowa City, IA | Support general operations | $3,644 |
| Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Support general operations | $3,516 |
| Nemours Children's Health | Jacksonville, FL | Support general operations | $2,906 |
| Paiute Neighborhood Center | Scottsdale, AZ | Support general operations | $2,350 |
| St Vincent Depaul | Cape Coral, FL | Support general operations | $2,300 |
| Rae Rae of Light | Peoria, AZ | Support general operations | $1,525 |
| Kaiser Permanente | Oakland, CA | Support general operations | $1,350 |
| Family Promise | Scottsdale, AZ | Support general operations | $1,300 |
| Nph | Phoenix, AZ | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| One Way Out Ministries | Fort Myers, FL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Ohsu Doernbecher Children's Hospital | Portland, OR | Support general operations | $955 |
| Duet Partners | Phoeniz, AZ | Support general operations | $900 |
| Wolfson Children's Hospitalbaptist Health | Jacksonville, FL | Support general operations | $822 |
| Elevatemed | Scottsdale, AZ | Support general operations | $800 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | Support general operations | $650 |
| Care 7 | Tempe, AZ | Support general operations | $500 |
| Neighborhood Ministries | Phoenix, AZ | Support general operations | $500 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Support general operations | $424 |
| Gilbert's School System | Gilbert, AZ | Support general operations | $400 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | New York, NY | Support general operations | $350 |
| Brown University Health | Providence, RI | Support general operations | $347 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,445 | 24 |
| 2023 | $33,591 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349104316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4118620
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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