Southern Fruit Distributors Fund Inc
Historical FunderOrlando, Florida · EIN 59-1002700 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Jim Caruso |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 568367, Orlando FL 32856 |
| Phone | 4078593550 |
| Form and materials | Letter form, amount requested, background of applicant |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Discretionary, based on decision of manager |
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
31% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalition for the Homless of Central FL | Orlando, FL | Contribution toGeneralOperating Fund | $2,000 |
| Orlando Museum of Art | Orlando, FL | Contribution togeneraloperating fund | $2,000 |
| I Dignity | Orlando, FL | Contribution to generaloperating fund | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Contributionto generaloperating fund | $1,500 |
| St Judes Childrens Research | Memphis, TN | Contributionto generaloperating fund | $1,500 |
| Internationsl Fellowship Christians & Jews | Chicago, IL | Contributionto generaloperating fund | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army Orlando | Orlando, FL | Contributionto generaloperating fund | $1,500 |
| Wucf | Orlando, FL | Contributionto generaloperating fund | $1,100 |
| Rollins College Gifts | Winter Park, FL | Contribution togeneraloperating fund | $1,000 |
| Biologs | Grand Rapids, MI | Contribution togeneral operating fund | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Contributionto generaloperating fund | $1,000 |
| St Anastasia Church | Fort Pierce, FL | Contributionto generaloperating fund | $1,000 |
| Fl Sheriffs Youth Ranch | Orlando, FL | Contributionto generaloperating fund | $500 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | Hagerstwon, MD | Contributionto generaloperating fund | $500 |
| Cornerstone Society | Orlando, FL | Contribution to generaloperating fund | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Contributionto generaloperating fund | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,850 | 16 |
| 2023 | $27,600 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349104443
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-1002700
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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