Frank E Duckwall Foundation
Historical FunderTampa, Florida · EIN 59-6773462 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$400K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Sandra Tolle |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 3351, Tampa FL 336013351 |
| Phone | 8136344172 |
| Form and materials | Application explaining need and intended use |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Charitable, Medical, Cultural, Educational, Literacy & Scientific Purposes in the Tampa Bay, Florida area |
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
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Sarasota, FL | Final installment for challenge grant. | $50,000 |
| Straz Center for the Performing Arts | Tampa, FL | Third installment of challenge grant. | $50,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL | Third installment of challenge grant. | $50,000 |
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL | Funding for the SPARK Program. | $25,000 |
| The Poynter Institute | St Petersburg, FL | Funding for First Amendment sponsorship level for the BowTie Ball. | $25,000 |
| Tampa Arts Alliance | Tampa, FL | Funding to be used to assist with the build out of the space at new location and completion of challenge grant. | $20,000 |
| Hermitage Artist Retreat | Englewood, FL | Funds to be used to restore the outdoor kitchen and replace beach accessibility equipment. | $15,000 |
| Palladium Theater | St Petersburg, FL | Funding to be used for the renovation of the Palladium. | $15,000 |
| ZooTampa at Lowry Park | Tampa, FL | Funding to support ZooTampa. | $12,500 |
| Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | Funding to support Dogs, Inc. | $12,500 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | Funding for the Solutions Journalism Fund to be used for stories on philanthropy in the Tampa Bay area. | $12,000 |
| Frameworks of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | Funding to purchase laptops, docks, desktops and SourceOne support. | $8,500 |
| Florida Humanities Council | St Petersburg, FL | funding for celebration of 50th Anniversary and dinner to honor Gary Morminos' lifetime work. | $7,500 |
| Florida Museum of Photographic Arts | Tampa, FL | Funding to purchase two display cases for the Soldier's Lens exhibition. | $5,500 |
| St Josephs Hospitals Foundation | Tampa, FL | Funding to purchase children gifts for Christmas in July. | $5,000 |
| Society of St Andrew | Orlando, FL | Funding to be used to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to people in need. | $5,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa | Tampa, FL | Funding to purchase solid hardwood science tables. | $5,000 |
| The Florida Aquarium | Tampa, FL | Funding to purchase incubator. | $5,000 |
| United Food Bank of Plant City | Plant City, FL | Funding to be used to purchase items on wish list. | $5,000 |
| The Portico Cafe | Tampa, FL | Funding to be used to purchase planned upgrades on wish list. | $5,000 |
| Harvest House | Sarasota, FL | Funding to upgrade the Toddler-Friendly Playground. | $5,000 |
| Dunedin Fine Art Center | Dunedin, FL | Funding to be used for the Children's Art Museum Technology enhancements. | $5,000 |
| Heart for Winter Haven | Winter Haven, FL | Funding to purchase a commercial-grade oven and stove. | $4,000 |
| Chapters Health System | Temple Terrace, FL | Funding for Lifepath Hospice care in Hillsborough County. | $3,000 |
| The Chiselers Inc | Tampa, FL | Funding to support the Chiselers. | $2,500 |
| Old Hyde Park Art Center | Tampa, FL | Funding to be used to replace windows and siding. | $2,500 |
| USF Contemporary Art Museum | Tampa, FL | Funding for the publication of the book USF is working with GILES Ltd about Rauschenberg and Saff's collaborations at Graphic studio. | $2,500 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | Tampa, FL | Funding to be used in underwriting the special exhibit "Dress for Success" that ran from March trhough December 2025. | $2,500 |
| Tampa Bay Garden Club | Tampa, FL | Funding for Palma Ceia Springs restoration. | $1,650 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($32,850). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,000 | 34 |
| 2024 | $388,150 | 32 |
| 2023 | $378,295 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349100046
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-6773462
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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