Community foundation · EIN 65-0833500
Manatee Community Foundation Inc
Bradenton, FL
Manatee Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Bradenton, FL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.89M in grants paid across 145 grants, with $69.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc, Manatee Education Foundation and Mote Marine Laboratory.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Manatee Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Certain grantees are required to submit written final reports in a specific format upon (i) completion of the grant, (ii) request by the foundation, or (iii) 13 months from the time the grant is awarded, whichever comes first. staff visit programs and services for site visits and require that organizations receiving grants through competitive funding complete an in-depth profile on a public site for nonprofits called the giving partner, www.thegivingpartner.org.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Manatee community foundation invests in nonprofit organizations, students, and the community through the generosity and partnership of people who care about our county and region.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc | Sarasota, FL | Human Services | $645,037 |
| Manatee Education Foundation | Bradenton, FL | Education | $364,162 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Sarasota, FL | Environmental Quality, Protection, and Beautification | $186,323 |
| Library Foundation Inc DBA Manatee County Public Library Foundation | Bradenton, FL | Public, Society Benefit (includes Veterans) | $160,380 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | Sarasota, FL | Human Services | $155,739 |
| Community Coalition on Homelessness DBA Turning Points | Bradenton, FL | Human Services | $137,844 |
| Florida Cultural Group Inc DBA Manatee Performing Arts Center | Bradenton, FL | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $111,654 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations | $104,799 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation | Whitefish, MT | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations | $93,245 |
| Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust | Sarasota, FL | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations | $82,400 |
| United Way Suncoast Inc | Tampa, FL | Human Services | $81,640 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Healthcare | $81,500 |
| Christ Church of Longboat Key | Longboat Key, FL | Religion Related, Spiritual Development | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County | Bradenton, FL | Youth Development | $65,037 |
| Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee Inc | Bradenton, FL | Human Services | $61,472 |
| Realize Bradenton Inc | Bradenton, FL | Community Improvement, Capacity Building | $60,800 |
| Manatee County Government | Bradenton, FL | Public, Society Benefit (includes Veterans) | $57,500 |
| Forty Carrots Family Center | Sarasota, FL | Human Services | $55,750 |
| Whitefish Legacy Partners Inc | Whitefish, MT | Environmental Quality, Protection, and Beautification | $55,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse International Relief | Boone, NC | Religion Related, Spiritual Development | $51,000 |
| City of Bradenton | Bradenton, FL | Public, Society Benefit (includes Veterans) | $50,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (sparcc) | Sarasota, FL | Human Services | $50,000 |
| Anna Maria Island Community Center DBA the Center of Anna Maria Island | Anna Maria, FL | Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics | $48,428 |
| Shuckin Good Cause Fund | Bradenton, FL | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations | $47,600 |
| American Red Cross of Central Florida and the US Virgin Islands (regional | Tampa, FL | Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness, and Relief | $45,000 |
The 25 largest of 145 grants listed on the return. 14 grants to individuals ($21.6K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Manatee Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Manatee Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Manatee Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,894,174 in grants paid (145 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Manatee Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc (FL), $645K, Manatee Education Foundation (FL), $364K, Mote Marine Laboratory (FL), $186K, Library Foundation Inc DBA Manatee County Public Library Foundation (FL), $160K and Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc (FL), $156K.