Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida Inc
Invitation OnlyMerritt Island, Florida · EIN 45-5052678 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$311K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$406K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $6,000.
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
67% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Ocps | Orlando, FL | Grant | $180,000 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Scholarship | $15,500 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA | Scholarship | $11,500 |
| Ottowa University Arizona | Surprise, AZ | Scholarship | $9,069 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| New England Conservatory | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| St Francis College | Brooklyn, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Pomona College | Claremont, CA | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| University of Central Fl | Orlando, FL | Scholarship | $3,250 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Equality Florida | St Petersburg, FL | Grant | $2,500 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Point Park University | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Boston Conservatory at Berklee | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Norwich University | Northfield, VT | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Eastman School of Music | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | Scholarship | $500 |
| Juliard School | New York, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| Unc at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | Scholarship | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $310,819 | 31 |
| 2023 | $306,232 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101327
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5052678
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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