The Sexton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyVero Beach, Florida · EIN 13-7106277 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded78
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$28.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Collier and the Keys | Naples, FL | Charitable contribution - to create thriving communities by improving the financial stability of families living paycheck to paycheck and… | $75,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | Charitable contribution - provide housing to families of recovering military men and women. | $65,000 |
| Bluepath Service Dogs Inc | Hopewell Junction, NY | Charitable contribution - provide service dogs to individuals with autism, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for… | $60,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc | Coral Gables, FL | Charitable contribution - to improve the health and well-being of individuals, and to improve the sanctity and preservation of life | $50,000 |
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation | Greenwich, CT | Charitable contribution - find a cure and treatment options of fibrolamellar cancer | $50,000 |
| Asn Foundation for Kidney Research | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution - to prevent and cure kidney diseases through research and innovation. | $40,000 |
| Advancing Native Missions | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable contribution - help native missionaries | $30,000 |
| Cardiovascular Research Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - to improve the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education. | $30,000 |
| Curesearch for Children's Cancer | Bethesda, MD | Charitable contribution - children's cancer research | $30,000 |
| Lupus Research Alliance Inc | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - to support research to prevent, treat and cure lupus. | $30,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - to prevent kidney & urinary tract diseases, improve the health & well-being of individuals and families affected… | $30,000 |
| United Way of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution - help resolving pressing community education, income and health issues | $30,000 |
| Camp Boggy Creek | Eustis, FL | Charitable contribution - support a year round camp serving seriously ill children | $25,000 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society | Alexandria, VA | Charitable contribution - to conquer cancer worldwide by funding breakthrough research and sharing cutting-edge knowledge. conquer cancer's… | $25,000 |
| Cooke Foundation for Special Education | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - offer special education, consulting and training services for students | $25,000 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue | Camden, SC | Charitable contribution - support adoption of pet animals. | $25,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - to finding a cure for parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the… | $25,000 |
| Save the Chimps Inc | Ft Pierce, FL | Charitable contribution - to provide sactuary and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Fund | Arlington, VA | Charitable contribution - provides essential support to those who are serving our country in sensitive missions around the world. | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | Charitable contribution - help resolve pressing community education, income and health issues | $25,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable contribution - to advance education, awareness, and scientifically supported solutions to restore and protect marine ecosystems… | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Assoc | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution - to lead the way to end alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk… | $20,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | Clarksburg, MD | Charitable contribution - to fund exceptional research worldwide to defeat alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma and… | $20,000 |
| American Kidney Fund Inc | Rockville, MD | Charitable contribution - to help people fight kidney disease and live healthier lives. | $20,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Charitable contribution - to educate students, to foster independent & original research, and to share benefits discovered. | $20,000 |
| Eckerd College | St Petersburg, FL | Charitable contribution - support for school services and scholarships | $20,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable contribution - to organize, conduct, and fund research, foster collaboration through meetings, symposia and workshops, cultivate… | $20,000 |
| Pigeon Key Foundation | Marathon, FL | Charitable contribution - to preserve the cultural history of the florida keys by promoting its healthy future through education, history,… | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Florida Keys | Key West, FL | Charitable contribution - to connect people, resources & needs through philanthropy | $15,000 |
| Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust Inc | Marathon, FL | Charitable contribution - preserve the natural environment of the florida keys and to encourage and sponsor public participation and… | $15,000 |
| Monroe County Education Foundation Inc | Key West, FL | Charitable contribution - aid, supplement, improve, enhance, and complement activities of the public school system. | $15,000 |
| Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center | Locust Grove, GA | Charitable contribution - to support the rescue and rehabilitation of exotic wildlife and domestic animals. the animal sanctuary is an… | $15,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc | Miami, FL | Charitable contribution - to conserve and restore bonefish, tarpon and permit fisheries and habitats through scientific research,… | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | Charitable contribution - providing high-quality educational programs, building a sense of character and citizenship, maintaining… | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution - provide a safe, structured and positive environment for young people after school, during holidays and summer… | $10,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Independence, OH | Charitable contribution - to provide patient care, research and education | $10,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Inc | Key Largo, FL | Charitable contribution - work to restore coral reefs, educate others on the importance of oceans, and use science to further research and… | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County | Bridgeport, CT | Charitable contribution - to provide home ownership to responsible low-income families through new construction or renovation of existing… | $10,000 |
| The Learning Alliance Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution - delivering the latest advances in science-based education techniques to area teachers | $10,000 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Uniondale, NY | Charitable contribution - funding preeminent pancreatic cancer researchers and driving the pursuit of bold and innovative science toward… | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - support for cancer treatment and research | $10,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Inc | Sarasota, FL | Charitable contribution - advance the science of the sea through research, education, and outreach. | $10,000 |
| Peacetrees Vietnam | Seattle, WA | Charitable contribution - sponsor mine risk education, survivor assistance, citizen diplomacy trips. | $10,000 |
| Peter Michael Foundation | Sausalito, CA | Charitable contribution - discover and underwrite the most promising tools and technologies for the identification, treatment and… | $10,000 |
| Reef Relief | Key West, FL | Charitable contribution - improve and protect coral reef ecosystem. | $10,000 |
| Stanford University - Graduate School of Business | Stanford, CA | Charitable contribution - support for school services and scholarships | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Florida Keys Inc | Key West, FL | Charitable contribution - to build and support strong working families by providing financial support to local non-profit organizations… | $10,000 |
| Wesley House Family Services Inc | Key West, FL | Charitable contribution - promote and enhance safety, well-being and development of children | $10,000 |
| Freedom House Ministry Inc | Harrisburg, IL | Charitable contribution - extend god's love worldwide through hands-on humanitarian methods. feeding, educating, training, and equipping… | $7,500 |
| Adopt-A-Dog Inc | Greenwich, CT | Charitable contribution - to support adoption and promote welfare of animals | $5,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable contribution - devoted to the preservation of our nation's endangered battlegrounds. | $5,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Charitable contribution - support for school services and scholarships | $5,000 |
| Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution - to find a cure for epilepsy by promoting and funding patient focused research. | $5,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | Charitable contribution - support for four year college - preparatory school services scholarships | $5,000 |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | Charitable contribution - scholarship funding, support for educational services | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by… | $5,000 |
| The East Harlem School at Exodus House | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - educational support services for low income families | $5,000 |
| Firmkeys Inc | Key West, FL | Charitable contribution - to inform and educate residents on flood and/or wind hurricane mitigation measures insurance related issues. to… | $5,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Inc | Tampa, FL | Charitable contribution - to champion the public and partner support needed to permanently connect, protect and restore the florida… | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades Inc | Stuart, FL | Charitable contribution - to provide education and information, to increase public interest in, awareness of, and general knowledge of the… | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 78 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,219,800 | 78 |
| 2023 | $1,037,800 | 84 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105455
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7106277
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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