Close Friends Foundation
Invitation OnlyBonita Springs, Florida · EIN 37-6438016 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$39K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$569K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
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
28% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Health Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Support for kids minds matter | $25,000 |
| Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary | Naples, FL | Support wildlife wetland | $10,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation Women's Giving Circle | Naples, FL | Support for social services | $1,100 |
| Appalachian Healthcare Fdn | Boone, NC | Support local healthcare | $1,000 |
| The Dubin Center | Fort Myers, FL | Support families with dimentia | $1,000 |
| The Bridge Fund | Estero, FL | Support hungry families | $500 |
| High Country Breast Cancer Fdn | Blowing Rock, NC | Support for medical research | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,700 | 7 |
| 2024 | $51,200 | 4 |
| 2023 | $6,200 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641609349100419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6438016
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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