The D L Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 20-5321479 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$844K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $400,500 |
| Libertore Fund for Children | Lakeland, FL | Contribution | $149,750 |
| Heart Gallery of America | Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $27,000 |
| Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center | Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $25,000 |
| A Door of Hope | Pinellas Park, FL | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Jacksonville Skyline Juniors Volleyball | Jacksonville, FL | Contribution | $21,500 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Options for Women Pregnancy | Lakeland, FL | Contribution | $20,000 |
| A Safe Haven for Newborns | Miami, FL | Contribution | $20,000 |
| New Life Village | Tampa, FL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| More Too Life | Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| The Florida Center for Early Childhood | Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Children First | Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Forty Carrots | Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Parker Street Ministries | Lakeland, FL | Contribution | $8,600 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Hospice | Lakeland, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Kathleen High School Athletic Booster | Lakeland, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Children's Guardian Fund | Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Everyday Blessings | Lithia, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Solve Maternity Homes | Bradenton, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Twig Cares | Venice, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Kids Pack | Lakeland, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Child Protection Center | Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $4,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County | Mulberry, FL | Contribution | $4,500 |
| Learning Resource Center of Polk County | Lakeland, FL | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Michael-Ann Russell JCC | Miami, FL | Contribution | $2,200 |
| Gamepoint Volleyball Club (Lovb Foundation) | Orlando, FL | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $844,050 | 31 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $162,282 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5321479
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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