Debartolo Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTampa, Florida · EIN 31-1739677 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded214
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JUDY BRAGDON |
|---|---|
| Address | 3820 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 100B, TAMPA FL 33624 |
| Phone | 8139648302 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP OR GRANT APPLICATION FORM. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST FOR SCHOLARSHIPS; NO DEADLINE FOR GRANTS |
| Restrictions | TAMPA BAY AREA; FUNDS MUST BE USED FOR PROGRAMS AND NOT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS |
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
13% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Elementary School | Tampa, FL | Program services | $39,234 |
| Jolly Tails Animal Sanctuary | Seffner, FL | Program services | $36,250 |
| Pierce Middle School | Tampa, FL | Program services | $30,575 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Franklin, TN | Program services | $30,000 |
| Children's Network of Hillsborough | Tampa, FL | Program services | $25,000 |
| Frankie's Friends | Tampa, FL | Program services | $25,000 |
| Our Children Have Rights Org Inc | Clearwater, FL | Program services | $25,000 |
| The Skills Center | Tampa, FL | Program services | $25,000 |
| Children's Cancer Center | Tampa, FL | Program services | $17,500 |
| Jewish Educational Loan Fund | Sandy Springs, GA | Program services | $15,000 |
| Operation Code Vet | Tampa, FL | Program services | $15,000 |
| Freddie Solomon Legacy Foundation | Wesley Chapel, FL | Program services | $12,600 |
| Family Enrichment Center | Tampa, FL | Program services | $12,040 |
| Blood Cancer United | New York, NY | Program services | $12,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Program services | $12,000 |
| Child Protection Center | Sarasota, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Clearwater for Youth | Clearwater, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Clearwater Free Clinic | Clearwater, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Forgotten Angels | Valrico, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Dallas, TX | Program services | $10,000 |
| Mikaylas Miracles & Blessings | Kalispell, MT | Program services | $10,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, TN | Program services | $10,000 |
| One Community Now | Elfers, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Reachup | Tampa, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Children's Hospital | Tampa, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Starting Right Now | Tampa, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Survivor Ventures | Tampa, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Take Stock in Children | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Veteransplus Inc | Crystal River, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Where Love Grows | Lithia, FL | Program services | $10,000 |
| Brandon Success Center | Seffner, FL | Program services | $7,500 |
| Equality Florida Institute | Tampa, FL | Program services | $7,500 |
| Ryan Nece Foundation | Tampa, FL | Program services | $7,500 |
| The Pace Center | Tampa, FL | Program services | $7,500 |
| University of Florida | Gainsville, FL | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Freedom High School | Tampa, FL | Program services | $6,750 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids | Tarpon Springs, FL | Program services | $6,500 |
| Angel Flight Southeast | Leesburg, FL | Program services | $6,000 |
| Empower Her Network | New London, CT | Program services | $6,000 |
| Sounding Joy Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Program services | $6,000 |
| Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School | Tampa, FL | Program services | $5,814 |
| 4Js Sports Inc | Riverview, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| 932 Education Foundation | Tampa, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| A New Generation | Spring Hill, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of St Petersburg | St Petersburg, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| After-School All-Stars | Tampa, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Program services | $5,000 |
| Angels on Assignment Worldwide Inc | Tampa, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Better Together | Naples, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Big Dreams Through Small Steps | Bradenton, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Burg Baseball Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc | Venice, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Children's Dream Fund | St Petersburg, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Crossroads for Florida Kids Inc | Oldsmar, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Debra Mitchell Educational Consultants | Tampa, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Directions for Living | Clearwater, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Dream Builders Mission | Tampa, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Echo of Brandon | Brandon, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Empowherment | Clearwater, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 214 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 36 grants to individuals ($82,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,191,030 | 251 |
| 2024 | $906,925 | 205 |
| 2023 | $917,993 | 196 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632559349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1739677
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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