Ralph S French Charitable Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyBradenton, Florida · EIN 27-3542831 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$32.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,957 and $64,957.
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
41% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyu College of Medicine New York University | New York, NY | Medical research | $393,916 |
| Pingry School | Basking Ridge, NJ | Support | $149,566 |
| College of Engineering Columbia University | New York, NY | Support | $149,566 |
| Roser Memorial Church | Anna Maria, FL | Support | $74,783 |
| Goodwill Industries- Manasota Inc | Bradenton, FL | Support | $65,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Tampa, FL | Support | $65,000 |
| Humane Society of Manatee Co | Bradenton, FL | Support | $64,957 |
| Community Coalition on Homelessness Turning Points | Bradenton, FL | Support | $60,913 |
| Tidewell Hospice Inc | Sarasota, FL | Support | $60,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Bradenton, FL | Support | $60,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity (Manatee County) | Bradenton, FL | For manatee county | $50,000 |
| Bishop Museum of Science & Nature | Bradenton, FL | Support | $40,000 |
| State College of Florida | Bradenton, FL | Support | $40,000 |
| Mote Marine | Sarasota, FL | Support | $35,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | Palmetto, FL | Support | $33,265 |
| Center of Anna Maria Island | Anna Marie, FL | Support | $30,000 |
| Family Promise Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Support | $19,000 |
| Hold Your Horses | Greenfield, MN | Support | $15,000 |
| Animal Humane Society Golden Valley | Golden Valley, MN | Support | $14,957 |
| Douglas Animal Welfare Group | Gardnerville, NV | Support | $14,957 |
| Valley Outreach | Stillwater, MN | Support | $14,957 |
| Douglas Center for Hope and Healing | Gardnerville, NV | Support | $14,957 |
| Hidden Treasure School | Taylors, SC | Support | $14,956 |
| Western Communities Action Network | Mound, MN | Support | $14,913 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,495,663 | 24 |
| 2024 | $1,434,881 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,314,274 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621209349100627
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3542831
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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