Hieronymus Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTampa, Florida · EIN 45-3478876 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$674K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$196K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
72% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | General operations | $230,000 |
| Pen America | New York, NY | General operations | $200,000 |
| Florida Bulldog | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General operations | $30,000 |
| Authors Guild Foundation | New York, NY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | New York, NY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture and the Arts | Tampa, FL | Charlie houchell scholarship | $25,000 |
| 8 Ball Emergency Fund for Journalists | Burbank Ca, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Book Industry Charitable Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Mary Lee's House | Tampa, FL | General operations | $10,000 |
| Pacific Jazz | Burbank, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Poe Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | General operations | $10,000 |
| Poets & Writers | New York, NY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Florida First Amendment Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hollywood Police Athletic League | Hollywood, FL | General operations | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | General operations | $5,000 |
| Pro Bono Net Inc | New York, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wags & Walks | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Cobalt Foundation | Denver, CO | General operations | $2,500 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | New York, NY | General operations | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Make a Wish - Tampa | Tampa, FL | General operations | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General operations | $2,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General operations | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics of Southern California | Long Beach, CA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Animals | Darien, CT | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium | Sarasota, FL | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mystery Writers of America | New York, NY | General operations | $1,000 |
| Project Street Vet | Encinitas, CA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $674,500 | 33 |
| 2024 | $793,243 | 40 |
| 2023 | $764,580 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610969349101101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3478876
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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