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The Bear Family Foundation Inc

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Pensacola, Florida · EIN 75-3064392 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.3M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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.

  • Arts & Culture6
  • Children & Youth4
  • Human Services4
  • Education2
  • Housing2
  • Animal Welfare1

Where it gives

8% of grants went outside Florida.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Baptist Healthcare FoundationPensacola, FLCharitable$900,000
Uwf Foundation IncPensacola, FLCharitable$500,000
Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer ResearchAtlanta, GACharitable$25,000
Congregation Mishkan Israel of Selma AlSelma, ALCharitable$20,000
Ronald Mcdonald House of NwflPensacola, FLCharitable$16,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nw FloridaPensacola, FLCharitable$15,000
Sacred Heart Foundation IncPensacola, FLCharitable$15,000
Council on Aging of West Florida IncPensacola, FLCharitable$10,000
Escambia County Sheriff FoundationPensacola, FLCharitable$10,000
Gulf Coast Kid's House IncPensacola, FLCharitable$10,000
Health and Hope Clinic IncPensacola, FLCharitable$10,000
Institute for Human & Machine CognitionPensacola, FLCharitable$10,000
Pace Center for Girls IncPensacola, FLCharitable$10,000
Valerie's House IncPensacola, FLCharitable$10,000
Pensacola Habitat for HumanityPensacola, FLCharitable$8,650
Wildlife Sanctuary of Nw FloridaPensacola, FLCharitable$6,000
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation CenterNavarre, FLCharitable$5,200
Waterfront Rescue Mission IncPensacola, FLCharitable$5,100
Amikids Pensacola IncPensacola, FLCharitable$5,000
B'nai Israel Synagogue PensacolaPensacola, FLCharitable$5,000
Creative Learning AcademyPensacola, FLCharitable$5,000
Ella L Jordan Museum IncPensacola, FLCharitable$5,000
Manna Food Bank IncPensacola, FLCharitable$5,000
Mother Clelia Morning Star High SchoolPensacola, FLCharitable$5,000
Pensacola Catholic High SchoolPensacola, FLCharitable$5,000
Pensacola's Promise Inc - Chain ReactionPensacola, FLCharitable$5,000
Pyc Satori FoundationPensacola, FLCharitable$5,000
St Andrew Bay Center IncLynn Haven, FLCharitable$5,000
Young Men's Christian Association of NwflPensacola, FLCharitable$5,000
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra GuildPensacola, FLCharitable$3,000
Pensacola Community Action NetworkPensacola, FLCharitable$2,700
Ballet Pensacola IncPensacola, FLCharitable$2,500
Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida IncPensacola, FLCharitable$2,500
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton CountySanta Rosa Beach, FLCharitable$2,500
Family Service Agency of Bay County IncPanama City, FLCharitable$2,500
Greater Pensacola Symphony Orchestra IncPensacola, FLCharitable$2,500
Institute of Southern Jewish Life IncJackson, MSCharitable$2,500
Legacy K9 Search TeamMilton, FLCharitable$2,500
Pensacola Mess HallPensacola, FLCharitable$2,500
Pensacola Opera IncPensacola, FLCharitable$2,500
ReadykidsPensacola, FLCharitable$2,500
Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola IncPensacola, FLCharitable$2,500
Pensacola Children's ChorusPensacola, FLCharitable$2,000
Life Horse at Grand Review FarmMilton, FLCharitable$1,500
The Global Corner IncPensacola, FLCharitable$1,500
The Seaside School IncSanta Rosa Beach, FLCharitable$1,500
UncfWashington, DCCharitable$1,500

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$1,682,15047
2024$1,665,80345
2023$1,198,62442

Sources

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