Funding search · EIN 596773462 · Tampa, FL
Frank E Duckwall Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 133
- grants reported
- $1.5M
- total given
- 2022–2025
- filing years
- $5,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Mote Marine Laboratory4 grants · $200,000
- Straz Center for the Performing Arts3 grants · $150,000
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens3 grants · $150,000
- H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center4 grants · $100,000
- Art Center Manatee3 grants · $80,000
- The Poynter Institute4 grants · $78,420
- Tampa Bay Watch7 grants · $58,400
- The Dali Museum1 grant · $50,000
- Community Foundation of Tampa Bay4 grants · $48,000
- Take Stock in Children of Sarasota3 grants · $30,000
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 133 grants.
- $50,000
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens · Sarasota, FL · 2025
Third installment of challenge grant.
- $50,000
Mote Marine Laboratory · Sarasota, FL · 2025
Final installment for challenge grant.
- $50,000
Straz Center for the Performing Arts · Tampa, FL · 2025
Third installment of challenge grant.
- $50,000
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens · Sarasota, FL · 2024
Second Installment for finish line capping challenge grant.
- $50,000
Mote Marine Laboratory · Sarasota, FL · 2024
Fourth installment for challenge grant.
- $50,000
Straz Center for the Performing Arts · Tampa, FL · 2024
Second installment of challenge grant.
- $50,000
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens · Sarasota, FL · 2023
First Installment for finish line capping challenge grant.
- $50,000
Mote Marine Laboratory · Sarasota, FL · 2023
Third installment for challenge grant.
- $50,000
The Dali Museum · St Petersburg, FL · 2023
Challenge grant.
- $50,000
Mote Marine Laboratory · Sarasota, FL · 2022
Second installment for challenge grant.
- $50,000
Straz Center for the Performing Arts · Tampa, FL · 2022
First installment of challenge grant.
- $40,000
Art Center Manatee · Bradenton, FL · 2024
Fourth and fifth installments for challenge grant.
- $25,000
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center · Tampa, FL · 2025
Funding for the SPARK Program.
- $25,000
The Poynter Institute · St Petersburg, FL · 2025
Funding for First Amendment sponsorship level for the BowTie Ball.
- $25,000
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center · Tampa, FL · 2024
Funding for the SPARK Program.
- $25,000
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center · Tampa, FL · 2023
Funding for the SPARK Program.
- $25,000
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding for the SPARK Program.
- $25,000
The Pines of Sarasota Foundation · Sarasota, FL · 2022
Funding for a new roof on the west wing of the skilled nursing facility.
- $25,000
The Poynter Institute · St Petersburg, FL · 2022
Funding to cover presenting sponsorships for three Community Conversations and the Bowtie Ball.
- $20,000
Tampa Arts Alliance · Tampa, FL · 2025
Funding to be used to assist with the build out of the space at new location and completion of challenge grant.
- $20,000
Tampa Bay Watch · Tierra Verde, FL · 2024
Funding to be used in hurricane recovery.
- $20,000
Art Center Manatee · Bradenton, FL · 2023
Third installment for challenge grant.
- $20,000
Eckerd College · St Petersburg, FL · 2023
Funding for two new construction projects designed to enhance athletics and recreation on the water's edge campus.
- $20,000
Art Center Manatee · Bradenton, FL · 2022
Second installment for challenge grant.
- $15,500
Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundatio · St Petersburg, FL · 2025
Funding to be used towards the purchase of Acoustic Clouds for Soundproofing.
- $15,000
Hermitage Artist Retreat · Englewood, FL · 2025
Funds to be used to restore the outdoor kitchen and replace beach accessibility equipment.
- $15,000
Palladium Theater · St Petersburg, FL · 2025
Funding to be used for the renovation of the Palladium.
- $15,000
The Poynter Institute · St Petersburg, FL · 2023
Funding for sponsorship of the Bowtie Ball.
- $15,000
Reflections of Manatee · Bradenton, FL · 2022
Funding to be used towards the purchase of acquiring the adjacent lot.
- $13,420
The Poynter Institute · St Petersburg, FL · 2024
Funding for the sponsorship of the Pulitzer's Conversation on September 25th and Freedom sponsorship level for the BowTie Ball.
- $12,500
Dogs · Palmetto, FL · 2025
Funding to support Dogs, Inc.
- $12,500
Zootampa at Lowry Park · Tampa, FL · 2025
Funding to support ZooTampa.
- $12,000
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay · Tampa, FL · 2025
Funding for the Solutions Journalism Fund to be used for stories on philanthropy in the Tampa Bay area.
- $12,000
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay · Tampa, FL · 2024
Funding for the Solutions Journalism Fund to be used for stories on philanthropy in the Tampa Bay area.
- $12,000
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay · Tampa, FL · 2023
Funding for the Solutions Journalism Fund to be used for stories on philanthropy in the Tampa Bay area.
- $12,000
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding for the Solutions Journalism Fund to be used for stories on philanthropy in the Tampa Bay area.
- $10,717
Stageworks Theatre · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding to purchase 12 Colorado 2-Solo lights which includes the IP PowerKon Power Cord and Gel Frame.
- $10,000
Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coa · North Port, FL · 2024
Funding to purchase various items of equipment.
- $10,000
Gasparilla Music Foundation · Tampa, FL · 2024
Funding to be used for capital expenditures to increase the efficiency and reach of the Recycled Tunes program.
- $10,000
Palladium Theater · St Petersburg, FL · 2024
Funding to be used for the capital campaign to renovate the facility.
- $10,000
Take Stock in Children of Sarasota · Sarasota, FL · 2024
Funding to purchase laptop computers for 15 students.
- $10,000
Tampa General Hospital Foundation · Tampa, FL · 2024
Funding to purchase a 3D printer and bedside table.
- $10,000
Hermitage Artist Retreat · Englewood, FL · 2023
Funds to be used to create an outdoor kitchen.
- $10,000
Hyde Park United Methodist Church · Tampa, FL · 2023
Funding to purchase furniture and office equipment for the remodeling of The Portico.
- $10,000
Take Stock in Children of Sarasota · Sarasota, FL · 2023
Funding to purchase laptop computers for 20 students.
- $10,000
University of Tampa · Tampa, FL · 2023
Funding for the James M. Kelly Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund.
- $10,000
Take Stock in Children of Sarasota · Sarasota, FL · 2022
Funding to purchase laptop computers for 40 students.
- $10,000
Tampa Bay Watch · Tierra Verde, FL · 2022
Funding to facilitate the move to the VOIP system.
- $10,000
The Florida Orchestra · St Petersburg, FL · 2022
Funding to purchase the Nkoda subscription, the Dorico software and a Epson scanner/printer.
- $9,400
The Hermitage Artist Retreat · Englewood, FL · 2022
Funding for the beach walk crossover access.
- $9,000
The Zimmerman School at Usf · Tampa, FL · 2023
Funding to be used to purchase two 16 inch MacBook Pros and 10 external hard drives.
- $8,765
Frameworks of Tampa Bay · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding to purchase five technology kits.
- $8,500
Frameworks of Tampa Bay · Tampa, FL · 2025
Funding to purchase laptops, docks, desktops and SourceOne support.
- $8,400
Tampa Bay Watch · Tierra Verde, FL · 2023
Funding to enhance security and safety improvements to the buildings and grounds.
- $8,050
University of South Florida Foundat · Tampa, FL · 2023
Funding to be used to digitize the George Skip Gandy Collection at USF and to assist with pre-construction expenses for the School of Music's Digital Production Studio at the College of the Arts.
- $7,500
Florida Humanities Council · St Petersburg, FL · 2025
funding for celebration of 50th Anniversary and dinner to honor Gary Morminos' lifetime work.
- $7,500
University of South Florida Foundat · Tampa, FL · 2024
Funding to cover a three year period as continued support of Art for Community Engagement (ACE).
- $7,500
A Kids Place of Tampa Bay · Brandon, FL · 2023
Funding to purchase security equipment.
- $7,500
Friends of Tampa Union Station · Orlando, FL · 2023
Funding to be used for creating an exhibit on historic Union Station.
- $7,000
Tampa Family Health Centers · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding for its Client Management System to better support health outcome for its clients.
- $7,000
Vista Gardens · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding to purchase the solar powered entry gate and the solar power storage system.
- $6,700
Children First · Sarasota, FL · 2022
Funding to install the kill switches at 7 of their 15 sites.
- $6,000
Tampa Bay Wave · Tampa, FL · 2024
Funding to be used for signage.
- $6,000
Pace Center for Girls Hillsborough · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding to purchase Long-range Walkie Talkies.
- $5,786
Academy Prep Center of Tampa · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding to purchase 4 tables, 16 chairs, and a storage cabinet.
- $5,500
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts · Tampa, FL · 2025
Funding to purchase two display cases for the Soldier's Lens exhibition.
- $5,000
Academy Prep Center of Tampa · Tampa, FL · 2025
Funding to purchase solid hardwood science tables.
- $5,000
Dunedin Fine Art Center · Dunedin, FL · 2025
Funding to be used for the Children's Art Museum Technology enhancements.
- $5,000
Harvest House · Sarasota, FL · 2025
Funding to upgrade the Toddler-Friendly Playground.
- $5,000
Society of St Andrew · Orlando, FL · 2025
Funding to be used to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to people in need.
- $5,000
St Josephs Hospitals Foundation · Tampa, FL · 2025
Funding to purchase children gifts for Christmas in July.
- $5,000
Tampa Bay Watch · Tierra Verde, FL · 2025
Funding to be used to upgrade the main office's network and Wi-Fi infrastructure.
- $5,000
Tampa Regional Artists · Tampa, FL · 2025
Funding to be used for the Doodad Repurposed Sculpture Competition for 2025 and sponsorship of the Competition for 2026.
- $5,000
The Florida Aquarium · Tampa, FL · 2025
Funding to purchase incubator.
- $5,000
The Portico Cafe · Tampa, FL · 2025
Funding to be used to purchase planned upgrades on wish list.
- $5,000
United Food Bank of Plant City · Plant City, FL · 2025
Funding to be used to purchase items on wish list.
- $5,000
Education Foundation of Sarasota Co · Sarasota, FL · 2024
Funding for the LaunchPad4U program.
- $5,000
Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundatio · St Petersburg, FL · 2024
Funding to be used towards the purchase of the gallery art rack.
- $5,000
Habitat for Humanity of Hillsboroug · Tampa, FL · 2024
Funding to be used to purchase one AED and two portable generators.
- $5,000
Ronald McDonald House of Charities · Tampa, FL · 2024
Funding to be used for its hurricane recovery.
- $5,000
Sacred Heart Catholic Church · Tampa, FL · 2024
Funding to be used for the Bikes From the Heart program.
- $5,000
Society of St Andrew · Orlando, FL · 2024
Funding to be used to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to people in need.
- $5,000
Stageworks Theatre · Tampa, FL · 2024
Funding to be used in the underwriting of "When the Righteous Triumph" to take place in March, 2025.
- $5,000
Tampa Bay Times · St Petersburg, FL · 2024
Funding for the Community Coversation on Climate Change to be held on May 21, 2024.
- $5,000
Tampa Bay Watch · Tierra Verde, FL · 2024
Funding for the Ed Alber Tarpon Rodeo to be held June 7th 2024.
- $5,000
Education Foundation of Sarasota Co · Sarasota, FL · 2023
Funding to be used to purchase furniture and paint for the Student Success Center at Sarasota Military Academy.
- $5,000
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts · Tampa, FL · 2023
Funding for general use.
- $5,000
Gasparilla Music Foundation · Tampa, FL · 2023
Funding to be used for capital expenditures to increase the efficiency and reach of the Recycled Tunes program.
- $5,000
Society of St Andrew · Orlando, FL · 2023
Funding to be used to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to people in need.
- $5,000
Tampa Bay Watch · Tierra Verde, FL · 2023
Funding for the Ed Alber Tarpon Rodeo to be held June 16th & 17th, 2023.
- $5,000
The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for W · Tampa, FL · 2023
Funding to be used to purchase materials to replace the decking on the front porch.
- $5,000
Boys Girls Clubs of Sarasota Desoto · Sarasota, FL · 2022
Funding for the renovation and refurbishing of a room into a College & Career Conference Room.
- $5,000
Gasparilla Music Foundation · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding to be used for capital expenditures to increase the efficiency and reach of the Recycled Tunes program.
- $5,000
Rcma Academy · Immokalee, FL · 2022
Funding to build a steel cover over the court at Wimauma Community Academy Sport Pavilion.
- $5,000
Society of St Andrew · Orlando, FL · 2022
Funding to be used to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to people in need.
- $5,000
St Petersburg Preservation · St Petersburg, FL · 2022
Funding to be used towards the development of a digital survey of the "Burg".
- $5,000
Stageworks Theatre · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding to be used towards the challenge grant for "It's a No-Go Gala".
- $5,000
Tampa Bay History Center · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding to assist in the purchase of a rare copy of the first map in history on which a U.S. city appears.
- $5,000
Tampa Bay Watch · Tierra Verde, FL · 2022
Funding for the Ed Alber Tarpon Rodeo to be held June 10th & 11th 2022.
- $5,000
University of South Fla -College of Arts · Tampa, FL · 2022
Funding for the Digital Production Studio Technology project.
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