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DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER

DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER

Tampa, FL, US
501(c)3
EIN
59-3157129
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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DENIS L FONTAINE FOUNDATION INC C/O MERRITT GARDNER

Tampa, FL, US
501(c)3
EIN
59-3157129
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Denis L Fontaine Foundation Inc, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and by invitation only. With a total of $165,000 awarded to 12 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$165K

2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

14

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
W
Warren Shatzer
Board Member
G
Gregory J Fontaine
Board Member
C
Christopher Fontaine
Board Member

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.
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