Mary & Bob Sierra Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTampa, Florida · EIN 59-2846736 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded78
Typical grant$3,300
Total assets$36.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $17,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Frank Oliveras |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 Guisando De Avila Suite 200, Tampa FL 33613 |
| Phone | 8135497711 |
| Form and materials | There is no specific form. |
| Deadlines | There is no submission deadline. |
| Restrictions | The only restriction is that the requesting entity must be a 501(c)(3) charity. |
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
21% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Education Foundation | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $196,400 |
| Pasco Education Foundation Inc | Land OLakes, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $195,900 |
| Hernando County Education Foundation Inc | Brooksville, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $159,989 |
| Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $145,000 |
| St Joseph's Hospitals Foundation | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $105,000 |
| First Tee | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $51,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $49,550 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Hernando City | Brooksville, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $46,250 |
| Bob Sierra YMCA Misc Operations | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $40,000 |
| End 68 Hours of Hunger | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $35,000 |
| Homosassa Civic Club | Homosassa Springs, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $27,450 |
| John B Gorrie Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $26,250 |
| United Food Bank & Services of Plant City Inc | Plant City, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $25,000 |
| Ignite Academy | Tarpon Springs, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $24,500 |
| People Helping People in Hernanco County Inc | Spring Hill, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $20,000 |
| Portico Housing Solutions Inc | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $20,000 |
| YMCA of the Suncoast | Clearwater, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $20,000 |
| Corbett Preparatory School of IDS | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $18,500 |
| Feeding AmericaTampa Bay | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $17,500 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $17,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $16,500 |
| One Community Now Inc | New Port Ritchey, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $15,000 |
| St Joseph's Hospital | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $13,000 |
| Elk River Helping Hands | Banner Elk, NC | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $12,500 |
| New Creation Outreach Inc | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $10,000 |
| Operation Heart Felt Foundation Inc | Brooksville, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Church General Fund | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $10,000 |
| USF Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $10,000 |
| Joshua House Foundation Inc | Lutz, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $6,000 |
| Wake Forest University | WinstonSalem, NC | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $6,000 |
| Berkeley Preparatory School Inc | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $5,500 |
| A Kid's place of Tampa Bay | Brandon, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $5,000 |
| Action Against Hunger | New York, NY | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $5,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $5,000 |
| Quest Inc - Tampa | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $5,000 |
| Starting Right Now | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation | Boone, NC | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $4,500 |
| Special Olympics Florida | Clermont, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $4,000 |
| Catpassionate Village | Lutz, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $3,300 |
| Children's Cancer Center | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $3,000 |
| Sun n Fun Fly-In Inc | Lakeland, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $3,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch Inc | Tierra Verde, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $3,000 |
| Bounty and Soul | Black Mountain, NC | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $2,500 |
| CUP Inc | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $2,500 |
| Emerald M Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Brooksville, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $2,500 |
| Gold Shield Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $2,500 |
| Hero to a Child | Clearwater, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $2,500 |
| Suncoast Animal League | Palm Harbor, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $2,000 |
| Goizueta Business School | Atlanta, GA | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $1,500 |
| Healthcare Network Foundation | West Immokalee, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $1,500 |
| Lakewood Retreat | Brooksville, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $1,500 |
| No Fret Guitar Camp | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $1,500 |
| Tampa Bay Wave Inc | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $1,500 |
| Finn's Fighters | Lutz, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $1,200 |
| Man Up and Go | Safety Harbor, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $1,200 |
| AOPA Foundation | Frederick, MD | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $1,000 |
| Autism Inspired Academy | Clearwater, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $1,000 |
| Congregation Schaarai Zedek | Tampa, FL | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $1,000 |
| EAA Aviation Foundation Inc | Oshkosh, WI | To provide funds for general operating needs of organization. | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 78 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,445,339 | 78 |
| 2023 | $1,291,132 | 77 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503019349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2846736
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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