Clifford and LaVonne Graese Foundation
Invitation OnlyYulee, Florida · EIN 13-3388411 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$16.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
58% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Children's Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Special Olympics of South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | Charitable | $117,500 |
| Johnson Siding Volunteer Fire Dept | Rapid City, SD | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Midwest Honor Flights | Sioux Center, IA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Black Hills Works Foundation | Rapid City, SD | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Groundwork Jacksonville Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Rethreaded Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Variety - The Children's Charity | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $35,000 |
| IDigiity | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Jacksonville History Center | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Springfield Preservation & Revitalization Council | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $28,500 |
| Camp Courageous | Monticello, IA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sanctuary on 8th Street | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Special Bikes 4 Special Kids | Addison, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Experimental Station | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $24,000 |
| Mercy Medical Angels | Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Path of Citrus County | Inverness, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Dr Phillips Center for Performing Arts | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Medinah Transportation Fund | Addison, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| National Veterans Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Mattapoisett, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | Tavernier, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Divers Alert Network | Durham, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dream Center of Tampa | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Egypt Transportation Fund | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Medinah Ladies Fundraiser | Addison, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Legion Charities | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,020,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $1,230,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $725,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630869349100308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3388411
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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