Neil and Sandra Defeo Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 26-6141110 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$230K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 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
50% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | Riverdale, NY | Education | $100,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet | Sarasota, FL | Arts | $25,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | Stamfortd, CT | Aid | $20,000 |
| Frost School of Music | Coral Gables, FL | Performing arts | $10,000 |
| Horizons at Ct State Norwalk | Norwalk, CT | Education | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Opera | Sarasota, FL | Arts | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | Sarasota, FL | Arts | $10,000 |
| Selby Gardens | Sarasota, FL | Community support | $10,000 |
| Special Operations Fund | Arlington, VA | Aid | $10,000 |
| Asolo Repertory Theater | Sarasota, FL | Arts | $5,000 |
| Ringling Museum | Tallahassee, FL | Arts | $5,000 |
| Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast | Osprey, FL | Conservation | $3,000 |
| Todd Martin Developement Fund | East Lansing, MI | Social services | $3,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium | Sarasota, FL | Research | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospical | Memphis, TN | Medical | $2,000 |
| Rowayton Library | Norwalk, CT | Social services | $1,500 |
| Norwalk Land Trust | Norwalk, CT | Environment | $1,250 |
| Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota, FL | Arts | $1,000 |
| Rowayton Civic Association | Rowayton, CT | Community support | $1,000 |
| Rowayton Arts Center | Rowayton, CT | Arts | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $230,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $192,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $221,300 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642189349100609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6141110
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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