Fig Tree Fund Dated November 30 2015
Historical FunderJacksonville, Florida · EIN 81-0802820 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Katherine Newton |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 W Forsyth St Suite 1600, Jacksonville FL 32202 |
| Phone | 9049100000 |
| knewton@thefigtreefund.org | |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | None None |
| Restrictions | Limited to 501(c)(3) for charitable education related programs primarily for benefit in the Southeastern United States. |
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
33% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolles School | Jacksonville, FL | Funds for students that are considered in good academic standing & demonstrate financial need | $70,000 |
| Goodwill of North Florida Take Stock in Children | Jacksonville, FL | Offers students college scholarships, volunteer mentors, and in-school support | $50,000 |
| UNF First Generation | Jacksonville, FL | Targets Florida residents who are the first generation in their families to attend college. | $35,000 |
| YMCA of Florida's First Coast | Jacksonville, FL | Targets youth in the community: Teen Forward and Safety Around Water | $25,000 |
| Ability Housing | Jacksonville, FL | Build safe affordable homes and improve living environments | $15,000 |
| Groundwork Jacksonville Inc | Jacksonville, FL | General support to restore urban creeks and trails | $15,000 |
| Timucuan Parks Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Planning and maintenance | $15,000 |
| North Florida School of Special Education | Jacksonville, FL | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Trips for Kids Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Cycling experiences for under-resourced and under-represented youth | $10,000 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | Charlotte, NC | Trail renovation | $5,000 |
| Catawba River Keeper | McAdenville, NC | Preserve, protect and restore waters | $5,000 |
| North Florida Land Trust | Jacksonville, FL | Site planning and research | $5,000 |
| Riverside Presbyterian Day School | Jacksonville, FL | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Wing Haven | Charlotte, NC | Maintain garden and bird sanctuary | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund | Raleigh, NC | Support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $275,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $280,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601059349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0802820
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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