Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTampa, Florida · EIN 59-3157129 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$120K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of West Central Florida | Lakeland, FL | General | $35,000 |
| Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Clearwater Community Sailing Assocition | Clearwater, FL | General | $15,000 |
| South Florida Avenue Church of Christ | Lakeland, FL | General | $15,000 |
| St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Churc | Lakeland, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Lake to Lake Memorial Classic | Lakeland, FL | General | $5,000 |
| George Jenkins High School | Lakeland, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Lakeland High School | Lakeland, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Lake Gibson High School | Lakeland, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Kathleen High School | Lakeland, FL | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $145,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601399349100635
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3157129
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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