Gries Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTampa, Florida · EIN 46-0532492 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straz Center for the Performing Arts | Tampa, FL | Boundless campaign, annual gift, orchestra, broadway ball | $214,784 |
| Entertainment Revue Foundation | Tampa, FL | General support | $28,200 |
| Bullard Family Foundation | Lutz, FL | The gathering | $15,000 |
| Derrick Brooks Charities Inc | Tampa, FL | Celebrity golf classic | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Preparatory School | Tampa, FL | Buc ventures donation | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida | Orlando, FL | Tour of champions 2024 | $5,000 |
| Charity Polo Classic | Tampa, FL | 2024 polo classic | $4,500 |
| Coastal Carolina Hockey Association | Wilmington, NC | Golf tournament sponsorship | $1,545 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Hospital Foundation | Tampa, FL | Christmas in july | $1,000 |
| Bridging the Gap Etn | Houston, TX | General support | $500 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Stratham, NH | General support | $500 |
| Wrightsville Beach School PTA | Wrightsville Beach, NC | School fun run | $115 |
The return also lists 36 grants to individuals ($36,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $323,144 | 49 |
| 2023 | $3,042,353 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0532492
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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