Wharton-Smith Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySanford, Florida · EIN 85-1227279 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $1,017,816.
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
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Charitable Donation | $1,500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Orlando, FL | Charitable Donation | $1,017,816 |
| UNF Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| Atlantic Center for the Arts | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Coalition for the Homless | Orlando, FL | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Minneola Horizon Academy | Lake Mary, FL | Charitable Donation | $3,950 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($30,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,626,766 | 7 |
| 2024 | $1,725,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $131,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601419349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1227279
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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