Gaston Dufresne Foundation For The Performing Arts Inc
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 65-0939291 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$140K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | Education | $64,242 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc | Sarasota, FL | Education | $50,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | Sarasota, FL | Arts | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Military Academy Foundatio | Sarasota, FL | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Holiday House SRQ Inc | Sarasota, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| James Madison Institute | Tallahassee, FL | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,242 | 6 |
| 2024 | $61,492 | 4 |
| 2023 | $317,991 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640559349100704
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0939291
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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