AI Summary
The Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $165K in grants to 12 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FLORIDA SCHOOL OF PREACHING
Lakeland, FL
$160K
13%
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA INC
Lakeland, FL
$150K
12%
FLORIDA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC
LAKELAND, FL
$130K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER?
No. DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER give?
DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER primarily gives to organizations located in Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER make each year?
In 2024, DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $165 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER fund recently?
In 2024, DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include FLORIDA SCHOOL OF PREACHING, YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA INC, and FLORIDA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER?
DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.