Mote Scientific Foundation Inc Pratt
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 13-6117615 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$499K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
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
16% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Sarasota, FL | General | $124,287 |
| Florida Atlantic University Fund | Boca Raton, FL | General | $60,000 |
| Brooklyn Zoo | Brooklyn, NY | General | $59,911 |
| Suncoast Waterkeeper | Sarasota, FL | General | $37,045 |
| Sarasota Bay Watch | Osprey, FL | General | $25,314 |
| Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Easter Seals of Sw Florida | Sarasota, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill Office of Developme | Chapel Hill, NC | General | $18,600 |
| Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Found | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Nik Wallenda Family Foundation | Sarasota, FL | General | $15,000 |
| Bay Park Conservancy | Sarasota, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Gulf Coast Conservation Fd | Osprey, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Manatee Education Foundation | Bradenton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| New College of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Sparcc | Sarasota, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Turning Points | Bradenton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Water Warriors Alliance | Treasure Island, FL | General | $7,522 |
| Crostwait Memorial Tournament | Palmetto, FL | General | $7,500 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Florida Cultural Group | Bradenton, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Gulf of Mexico Alliance | Ocean Springs, MS | General | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospit | St Petersburg, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Manatee County Medical Society Foun | Bradenton, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Junior League of Manatee County | Bradenton, FL | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $498,679 | 25 |
| 2023 | $479,941 | 27 |
| 2022 | $511,530 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630989349100923
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6117615
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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