Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWinter Park, Florida · EIN 23-7318041 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.7M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$122.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $125,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID ODAHOWSKI PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 199 S KNOWLES AVENUE SUITE 300, WINTER PARK FL 32789 |
| Phone | 4076474322 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED GRANT REQUEST REQUIREMENTS - STATEMENT 17 |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED GRANT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - STATEMENT 18 |
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
9% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | Ucf college of medicine's apex: the aerospace & extreme environments medicine symposium | $648,000 |
| Orlando Family Stage | Orlando, FL | Orlando family stage centennial celebration | $500,000 |
| Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins Col | Winter Park, FL | To support the programs and services at the edyth bush institute for philanthropy & nonprofit leadership at the rollins college crummer… | $400,000 |
| Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center Inc | Winter Park, FL | Adrc leadership transition and organizational sustainability proposal | $328,250 |
| Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida Inc | Maitland, FL | Transition, strategy, & leadership initative | $320,000 |
| Various 501(C)(3) Public Charities | Winter Park, FL | Gifts (memorials, sponsorships, miscellaneous) | $230,700 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Inc | Orlando, FL | Regional fundraising capacity building | $125,000 |
| Opera Orlando | Orlando, FL | Opera shop and marketing director infrastructure grant | $125,000 |
| Orlando Shakespeare Theater Inc | Orlando, FL | Orlando shakes play commission & market positioning | $125,000 |
| Various 501(C)(3) Public Charities | Winter Park, FL | Board/Staff matching gifts | $121,881 |
| Seniors First Inc | Orlando, FL | Garden patch delivery initative | $100,000 |
| The Mustard Seed of Central Florida Inc | Orlando, FL | Capital improvements to the mustard seed warehouse and sliding scale program support | $100,000 |
| Idignity Inc | Orlando, FL | Transitioning for the crucial role of idignity grant writer | $87,000 |
| Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens Inc | Winter Park, FL | Seeking funding during the pivotal leadership transition following the transformative tenure of its long-time executive director, debbie… | $74,000 |
| Neighbors Network Inc | Maitland, FL | Strengthening supports for older adults living in the community | $58,000 |
| Afp Foundation for Philanthrophy | Arlington, VA | Afp catalyst fall convening | $50,000 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc | Tallahassee, FL | Supporting the florida chamber foundation 2024-2025 community development partnership program | $50,000 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc | Tallahassee, FL | Supporting the florida chamber foundation 2025-2026 community development partnership program | $50,000 |
| Florida Nonprofit Alliance Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Florida nonprofit alliance capacity building | $50,000 |
| Lake Nona Institute Inc | Orlando, FL | 2025 lake nona impact forum | $50,000 |
| Winter Park Community Improvement Fund Inc | Winter Park, FL | Support two initiatives, general promotion of the arts & culture alliance and winter park arts weekend | $50,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | 2025 general operating support for the philanthropy roundtable | $25,000 |
| Association of Fundraising Professionals - Central Florida Chapter | Winter Park, FL | 2025 national philanthropy day award support: H. clifford lee lifetime achievement award and david R. roberts youth in philanthropy | $20,000 |
| The Collaborative | Orlando, FL | Providing christ-centered leadership training for business executives | $15,000 |
| United Arts of Central Florida Inc | Orlando, FL | Technical and automation upgrade project | $10,000 |
| Conductive Education Center of Orlando Inc | Winter Park, FL | In recognition of richard J. conlee's dedication to winter park, nonprofits supporting community, children, and education | $8,000 |
| Florida Philanthropic Network Inc | Tampa, FL | In support of 2025 programs that promote, develop, and advance philanthropy in florida | $6,900 |
| Winter Park Day Nursery Inc | Winter Park, FL | In recognition of richard J. conlee's dedication to winter park, nonprofits supporting community, children, and education | $4,000 |
| Welbourne Avenue Nursery & Kindergarten Inc | Winter Park, FL | In recognition of richard J. conlee's dedication to winter park, nonprofits supporting community, children, and education | $3,000 |
| A Gift for Teaching Inc | Orlando, FL | In recognition of H. clifford lees support of educational institutions for children in need | $2,400 |
| Association of Small Foundations Dba Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | In support of 2025 program that amplify and increase the impact of lean funders by building an inclusive community where they can learn,… | $850 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,737,981 | 31 |
| 2023 | $1,957,810 | 32 |
| 2022 | $901,302 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611829349100126
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7318041
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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