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Fleming Family Foundation

Jacksonville, FL · EIN 26-6214365. Reported 249 grants totalling $9,644,886 to 110 recipients across tax years 2021-2025. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$20,000median grant
$9,644,886granted, 2021-2025
110recipients, as named on its returns
66%of grantees funded again the next year
$45.6Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Fleming Family Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $20,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $15,000 and $47,283; the smallest was $2,000 and the largest $540,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

$1,000 - $5,000
2 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
6 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
125 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
55 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
39 grants
$100,000 and Up
22 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Big Dog Ranch RescueLoxahatchee Groves, FL$2,584,6751352025
Casting for CatsTavernier, FL$503,500552025
Palm Beach County Fishing FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL$353,000552025
Southeastern Guide DogsPalmetto, FL$275,000332024
Busch Wildlife SanctuaryJupiter, FL$250,000552025
Paws 4 LibertyLake Worth, FL$236,000552025
Broken Road Horse Rescue IncLake Worth, FL$225,000332025
Loggerhead Marine Life CenterJuno Beach, FL$224,425442025
Canine Companions for IndependenceOrlando, FL$215,121552025
International Game Fish AssociationDania Beach, FL$200,000222022
International Gamefish Association (igfa)Dania Beach, FL$200,000222024
Leeds EndowmentWest Palm Beach, FL$185,000442025
Pelican Harbor Seabird StationMiami, FL$180,847442025
Broken Road Horse Rescue and RehabilitationBoca Raton, FL$160,000322022
Stephens CollegeColumbia, MO$150,000332025
Flamingo Gardens IncDavie, FL$137,850552025
Billfish FoundationFt Lauderdale, FL$130,000332025
Tarheel Weimaraner RescueRutherfordton, NC$130,000332025
Save the Chimps IncFt Pierce, FL$116,000552025
Passion for Paws IncWest Palm Beach, FL$112,000442025
Ida Relief FoundationTallahassee, FL$100,000112022
International Game Fish Association (igfa)Dania Beach, FL$100,000112025
Stephens College of the Graphics and Art DepartmentColumbia, MO$100,000222022
South Florida Wildlife CenterFt Lauderdale, FL$100,000552025
Kitty Karma of Delray IncDelray Beach, FL$90,000552025
Nature Conservancy Florida ChapterWinter Park, FL$90,000332025
Titusville Area Health Center FoundationTitusville, PA$90,000332024
Billfish Foundation for EducationFt Lauderdale, FL$80,000222022
Humane Society of Greater MiamiNorth Miami Beach, FL$75,000442025
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue LeagueWest Palm Beach, FL$75,000332025
The Darbster Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL$74,000442024
American Humane AssociationWashington, DC$70,000332024
Conservancy of Southwest FloridaNaples, FL$68,000442025
Paws for Purple HeartsPenngrove, CA$63,000332025
Titusville YMCATitusville, PA$61,200222025
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beachs IncWest Palm Beach, FL$60,000222022
Quantum House IncWest Palm Beach, FL$60,000332025
Benson Memorial LiabraryTitusville, PA$56,008222022
Americas Vetdogs the Veterans K9 CorpSmithtown, NY$55,000222022
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope IncPalm Beach, FL$54,000442025
Cat DepotSarasota, FL$50,000332024
Genesis Assistance DogsWest Palm Beach, FL$50,000552025
Island Dolphin Care LlKey Largo, FL$50,000222022
K9'S for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FL$50,000112024
Lake Worth Lagoon Defense FundNorth Palm Beach, FL$50,000222022
Leeds Endowment (party With Pack)West Palm Beach, FL$50,000112023
Lake Worth Lagoon Environmental Defense Fund Aka Lagoon KeepersNorth Palm Beach, FL$45,000222024
Florida State Parks FoundationTallahassee, FL$40,000222023
Forest Animal Rescue (peace River Refuge and Ranch Inc)Silver Springs, FL$40,000112023
Quantum House for Family CareWest Palm Beach, FL$40,000222022
Motley MuttsHooksett, NH$35,000332025
The Nature Conservancy Co Fl Business Unite Protection of Fl LandsMaitland, FL$35,000112021
Bit of Faith RanchPonte Vedra, FL$32,010222025
Benson Memorial LibraryTitusville, PA$30,000222025
Bonefish & Tarpon TrustMiami, FL$30,000332025
Epic OutreachJacksonville, FL$30,000222025
Indiana County Humane Society (pa)Indiana, PA$30,000222025
Palm Beach Island CatsPalm Beach, FL$30,000332025
Star of the Sea Foundation IncKey West, FL$30,000222023
Titusville Area Senior Citizens CorporationTitusville, PA$29,850222023
Fish for ChangeDenver, CO$29,800222025
America's Vetdogs - Vets K-9 CorpSmithtown, NY$25,000112024
Friends Horse and RescueFort Lauderdale, FL$25,000222022
Florida Wildlife HospitalMelbourne, FL$25,000222025
Golden Rescue South FloridaPlantation, FL$25,000112023
Kowiachobee Animal PreserveNaples, FL$25,000112022
Operation CatnipGainesville, FL$25,000222025
Peace River Wildlife CenterPunta Gorda, FL$25,000222025
Titusville Area Hospital FoundationTitusville, PA$25,000112025
Poodle and Pooch RescueDeland, FL$24,000222025
Dog Harmony IncMiramar Beach, FL$20,000112023
EspaCoalville, UT$20,000112025
Etosha Rescue and Adoption CenterSeguin, TX$20,000222025
Forest Animal RescueSilver Springs, FL$20,000112021
Golden Rescue South Florida for Senior DogsPlantation, FL$20,000112021
Motley Mutts RescueHooksett, NH$20,000222022
Morris Animal FoundationDenver, CO$20,000222025
Peace River Refuge and Ranch IncSilver Springs, FL$20,000112024
Wild Oceans IncTallahassee, FL$20,000222025
Titusville Police Department for K-9 TrainingTitusville, FL$16,900112021
Bella's AngelsWellingtong, FL$15,000112023
Chimp HavenKeithville, LA$15,000112025
Endangered Species Protection Agency USASan Diego, CA$15,000112022
Epic Outreach (new 2023)Jacksonville, FL$15,000112023
Everypet (fka First Coast No More Homeless Pets)Jacksonville, FL$15,000112025
Florida Keys Fishing Guides FoundationIslamorada, FL$15,000332025
Give Hope Cat Rescue IncBoca Raton, FL$15,000112025
Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center for Animal CareNaples, FL$15,000112021
Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience CenterNaples, FL$15,000112024
Bit of Faith Ranch (new 2023)Ponte Vedra, FL$14,000112023
Blue Waters Dog RescuePompano Beach, FL$12,500112025
Find-M' Friends IncCrystal River, FL$10,200112025
Brevard ZooMelbourne, FL$10,000112025
Captains for Clean WaterFort Myers, FL$10,000112022
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife RescueJacksonville, FL$10,000112025
Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZ$10,000112025
Donkey LandRiverside, CA$10,000112025
First Coast No More Homeless PetsJacksonville, FL$10,000112024
Indiana County Humane Society (pa) (new 2023)Indiana, PA$10,000112023
Lucky Cat Adoptions IncFleming Island, FL$10,000112025
Palm Beach Island CatsincPalm Beach, FL$10,000112021
Picolinis Animal RescueMiami, FL$10,000112025
Snip CollierNaples, FL$10,000112025
SPCA of Tampa BayLargo, FL$10,000112025
Saving Grace and Her Furry FriendsPlantation, FL$10,000112024
Suncoast Basset RescueAuburndale, FL$10,000112025
Historic Florida Keys FoundationKey West, FL$5,000112021
Titusville United WayTitusville, FL$5,000112022
Bridge Building Kids IncGreenacres, FL$4,000112024
South Florida Thunderball IncTequesta, FL$2,000112025

65 of 110 (59%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 66%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 156 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.

Animal Welfare
102 grants
Human Services
17 grants
Recreation & Sports
10 grants
Education
8 grants
Health Care
6 grants
Public & Societal Benefit
5 grants
Science & Technology
4 grants
Arts & Culture
3 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202148$2,099,685$25,000
202243$1,909,658$25,000
202345$1,830,850$20,000
202452$1,969,483$20,000
202561$1,835,210$15,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

88% of its giving went to organizations in Florida. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.

Florida
$8.5M
Pennsylvania
$332K
Missouri
$250K
North Carolina
$130K
California
$88K
New York
$80K
District of Columbia
$70K
New Hampshire
$55K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund41 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc33 shared recipientsAmerican Online Giving Foundation Inc30 shared recipientsThe Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc24 shared recipientsNational Philanthropic Trust23 shared recipientsPaypal Charitable Giving Fund23 shared recipients

How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $20,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Florida.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Fleming Family Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2021-2025). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.

Address of record on the latest return: 1548 Lancaster Terrace, Jacksonville, FL, 32204. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 26-6214365 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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