Gail Handel Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 82-4715418
Foundation Overview
Based in Plant City, FL, Gail Handel Family Foundation Inc has awarded 135 grants totaling $1,886,800 to organizations in North Carolina and Florida. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $115,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 13 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
54% of grants are awarded in North Carolina, with additional funding distributed across 1 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Boone (81%), Asheville (15%), Black Mountain (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 473% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gail Handel Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State Mountaineer Fund | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2024 |
| Ashville Humane Society | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Shelter Supplies | 2024 |
| Bobby Lane High School | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2024 |
| Plant City Area Soccer | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Sunny Cares Foundation | $6,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Backpack For Kids | 2024 |
| Hospitality House Of Northwest Nc | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Emergency Food Boxes | 2024 |
| Girls Inc Of Pinellas | $10,000 | Pinellas Park, FL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2024 |
| Farm Cafe | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2024 |
| Abccm | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Homeward Bound Of Nc | $20,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Supportive Housing For Homeless | 2024 |
| Bounty & Soul | $20,800 | Black Mountain, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2024 |
| United Food Bank Of Plant City | $115,000 | Plant City, FL, US | Food Pantry | 2024 |
| Achievement Academy | $10,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Achievment Programs For Special Needs | 2023 |
| Appalachian State Mountaineer Fund | $15,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture | $15,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2023 |
| Casa Inc - Pinellas | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Womens Shelter Supplies | 2023 |
| Farm Cafe | $15,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of Pinellas | $10,000 | Pinellas Park, FL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2023 |
| Highland Park Church | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Special Olympics Uniforms And Equipment | 2023 |
| Hospitality House Of Northwest Nc | $20,000 | Boone, NC, US | Emergency Food Boxes | 2023 |
| Hunger And Health Coalition | $20,000 | Boone, NC, US | Fruit And Vegetables For "Fresh Market Program" | 2023 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Shelter Supplies | 2023 |
| United Food Bank Of Plant City | $30,000 | Plant City, FL, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Watauga Humane Society | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Western Youth Network | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Cooking & Nutrition Program | 2023 |
| Sunny Cares Foundation | $5,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Backpack For Kids | 2023 |
| Homeward Bound Of Nc | $6,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Supportive Housing For Homeless | 2023 |
| United Food Bank Of Plant City | $25,000 | Plant City, FL, US | New Building Fund | 2023 |
| Ashville Humane Society | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Shelter Supplies | 2023 |
| Beloved Asheville | $6,000 | Asheville, NC, US | New Housing Micro-homes | 2023 |
| Bounty & Soul | $5,000 | Black Mountain, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| United Food Bank | $30,000 | Plant City, FL, US | New Building Fund | 2023 |
| Achievement Academy | $10,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Achievment Programs For Special Needs | 2023 |
| Appalachian State Mountaineer Fund | $15,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture | $15,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2023 |
| Casa Inc - Pinellas | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Womens Shelter Supplies | 2023 |
| Farm Cafe | $15,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of Pinellas | $10,000 | Pinellas Park, FL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2023 |
| Highland Park Church | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Special Olympics Uniforms And Equipment | 2023 |
| Hospitality House Of Northwest Nc | $20,000 | Boone, NC, US | Emergency Food Boxes | 2023 |
| Hunger And Health Coalition | $20,000 | Boone, NC, US | Fruit And Vegetables For "Fresh Market Program" | 2023 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Shelter Supplies | 2023 |
| United Food Bank Of Plant City | $30,000 | Plant City, FL, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Watauga Humane Society | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Western Youth Network | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Cooking & Nutrition Program | 2023 |
| Sunny Cares Foundation | $5,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Backpack For Kids | 2023 |
| Homeward Bound Of Nc | $6,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Supportive Housing For Homeless | 2023 |
| United Food Bank Of Plant City | $25,000 | Plant City, FL, US | New Building Fund | 2023 |
| Ashville Humane Society | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Shelter Supplies | 2023 |
| Beloved Asheville | $6,000 | Asheville, NC, US | New Housing Micro-homes | 2023 |
| Bounty & Soul | $5,000 | Black Mountain, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| United Food Bank | $30,000 | Plant City, FL, US | New Building Fund | 2023 |
| Appalachian State Mountaineer Fund | $20,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2022 |
| Casa Inc - Pinellas | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Womens Shelter Supplies | 2022 |
| Farm Cafe | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of Pinellas | $5,000 | Pinellas Park, FL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2022 |
| Highland Park Church | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Special Olympics Uniforms And Equipment | 2022 |
| Hospitality House Of Northwest Nc | $20,000 | Boone, NC, US | Community Kitchen Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Hunger And Health Coalition | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Fruit And Vegetables For "fresh Market Program" | 2022 |
| Oasis Inc | $30,000 | Boone, NC, US | Shelter Expenses | 2022 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Shelter Supplies | 2022 |
| United Food Bank Of Plant City | $110,000 | Plant City, FL, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Watauga Humane Society | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Western Youth Network | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Cooking & Nutrition Program | 2022 |
| Metropolitian Ministries | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Womens Shelter | 2022 |
| Back 2 School Festival | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Backpacks, New Shoes, School Supplies | 2022 |
| Achievement Academy | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Achievment Programs For Special Needs | 2022 |
| Food Connection | $17,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Mobile Meals Truck | 2022 |
| Partnership For Strong Families | $10,000 | Gainsville, FL, US | Family Resource Center | 2022 |
| Peaceful Paths | $5,000 | Gainsville, FL, US | Trauma Consuling | 2022 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $5,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Therapy Sessions | 2022 |
| Appalachian State Mountaineer Fund | $20,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2022 |
| Casa Inc - Pinellas | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Womens Shelter Supplies | 2022 |
| Farm Cafe | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of Pinellas | $5,000 | Pinellas Park, FL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2022 |
| Highland Park Church | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Special Olympics Uniforms And Equipment | 2022 |
| Hospitality House Of Northwest Nc | $20,000 | Boone, NC, US | Community Kitchen Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Hunger And Health Coalition | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Fruit And Vegetables For "Fresh Market Program" | 2022 |
| Oasis Inc | $30,000 | Boone, NC, US | Shelter Expenses | 2022 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Shelter Supplies | 2022 |
| United Food Bank Of Plant City | $110,000 | Plant City, FL, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Watauga Humane Society | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Western Youth Network | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Cooking & Nutrition Program | 2022 |
| Metropolitian Ministries | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Womens Shelter | 2022 |
| Back 2 School Festival | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Backpacks, New Shoes, School Supplies | 2022 |
| Achievement Academy | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Achievment Programs For Special Needs | 2022 |
| Food Connection | $17,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Mobile Meals Truck | 2022 |
| Partnership For Strong Families | $10,000 | Gainsville, FL, US | Family Resource Center | 2022 |
| Peaceful Paths | $5,000 | Gainsville, FL, US | Trauma Consuling | 2022 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $5,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Therapy Sessions | 2022 |
| Appalachian State Mountaineer Fund | $20,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2022 |
| Casa Inc - Pinellas | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Womens Shelter Supplies | 2022 |
| Farm Cafe | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of Pinellas | $5,000 | Pinellas Park, FL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2022 |
| Highland Park Church | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Special Olympics Uniforms And Equipment | 2022 |
| Hospitality House Of Northwest Nc | $20,000 | Boone, NC, US | Community Kitchen Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Hunger And Health Coalition | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Fruit And Vegetables For "Fresh Market Program" | 2022 |
| Oasis Inc | $30,000 | Boone, NC, US | Shelter Expenses | 2022 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Shelter Supplies | 2022 |
| United Food Bank Of Plant City | $110,000 | Plant City, FL, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Watauga Humane Society | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Western Youth Network | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Cooking & Nutrition Program | 2022 |
| Metropolitian Ministries | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Womens Shelter | 2022 |
| Back 2 School Festival | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Backpacks, New Shoes, School Supplies | 2022 |
| Achievement Academy | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Achievment Programs For Special Needs | 2022 |
| Food Connection | $17,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Mobile Meals Truck | 2022 |
| Partnership For Strong Families | $10,000 | Gainsville, FL, US | Family Resource Center | 2022 |
| Peaceful Paths | $5,000 | Gainsville, FL, US | Trauma Consuling | 2022 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $5,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Therapy Sessions | 2022 |
| Appalachian State Mountaineer Fund | $20,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2021 |
| Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2021 |
| Casa Inc - Pinellas | $10,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Womens Shelter Supplies | 2021 |
| Farm Cafe | $60,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Girls Inc Of Pinellas | $10,000 | Pinellas Park, FL, US | Academic Enrichment | 2021 |
| Highland Park Church | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Special Olympics Uniforms And Equipment | 2021 |
| Hospitality House Of Northwest Nc | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Community Kitchen Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Hunger And Health Coalition | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Fruit And Vegetables For "fresh Market Program" | 2021 |
| Mountain Alliance | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Youth Program | 2021 |
| Oasis Inc | $10,000 | Boone, NC, US | Shelter Expenses | 2021 |
| Special Olympics Florida | $10,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Uniforms, Transportation, Basketball Team | 2021 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic | $10,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Shelter Supplies | 2021 |
| United Food Bank Of Plant City | $40,000 | Plant City, FL, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Watauga Humane Society | $2,500 | Boone, NC, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Western Youth Network | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Cooking & Nutrition Program | 2021 |
| Appalachian State Foundation | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Farm Cafe | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Highland Park Church | $5,000 | Lakeland, FL, US | Special Olympics Uniforms And Equipment | 2020 |
| Hunger And Health Coalition | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Fruit And Vegetables For "fresh Market Program" | 2020 |
| Hospitality House Of Northwest Nc | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Community Kitchen Food Pantry | 2020 |
| United Food Bank Of Plant City | $10,000 | Plant City, FL, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Appalachian State Mountaineer Fund | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Food Hub | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 82-4715418 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1808 JAMES L REDMAN PKWY STE 323 Plant City, FL 33563-6914 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gail Handel Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director/vp/treasurer | Stephen Mccreery |
|---|---|
| Director/ceo | Deborah Mccreery |
| Director | Robert Reynolds |
Forms 990-PF
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