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Est.

1998

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

CAFE OF LIFE INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the organization awarded a total of $127.6K across 10 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN NEEDS TO THE VERY POOR AND HUNGRY PEOPLE OF THE BONITA SPRINGS AREA.
Total Funding Given
$127.6K
2025
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$18K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
J
Jeffrey C Nichols
Board Member
M
Marietta Bala
Board Member
R
Rae Ann McCall
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAFE OF LIFE INC?
No. CAFE OF LIFE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CAFE OF LIFE INC give?
CAFE OF LIFE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky and 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 CAFE OF LIFE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAFE OF LIFE INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CAFE OF LIFE INC make each year?
In 2025, CAFE OF LIFE INC awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $128 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAFE OF LIFE INC fund recently?
In 2024, CAFE OF LIFE INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC, PREMIER MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LEE COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAFE OF LIFE INC?
CAFE OF LIFE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.