Funding search · special education · Florida
Who funds special education work in Florida
15 funders have a record of paying for special education work by Florida recipients: 70 grants totaling $2.4M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are The Community Foundation for ($803,686), The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo ($100,000) and Eugene Schneck Trust ($40,014).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Florida recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
The Community Foundation forJacksonville, FLCharity · may take applications
29 matching grants · $803,686 · through 2024Largest: $30,000 to NORTH FLORIDA SCHOOL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION — in honor of the 30th anniversary of north florida school of special education
Largest: $15,000 to NORTH FLORIDA SCHOOL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION — vocational training for adults with disabilities
Largest: $13,776 to LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA — lda has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical sol…
The Ayco Charitable FoundationCohoes, NYCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $734,450 · through 2025Largest: $646,150 to UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI — special education funding
Largest: $75,000 to NORTH FLORIDA SCHOOL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION — general operations
Fig Tree FundJacksonville, FL
4 matching grants · $40,000 · through 2025Largest: $10,000 to North Florida School for Special Education — support programs
Largest: $25,000 to ST LUKE'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL — pre-k outdoor classroom and specialized education staff traning
The Community Foundation of Sarasota CoSarasota, FLCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $21,750 · through 2022Largest: $11,750 to NORTH FLORIDA SCHOOL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION — program support, scholarship support
Largest: $5,000 to NORTH FLORIDA SCHOOL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION — organization's charitable purpose
Symbiosis FoundationCoral Gables, FL
1 matching grant · $94,000 · through 2025Largest: $94,000 to COMMUNITY HABILITATION CENTER INC — adult special education
Sabel FoundationJacksonville, FL
2 matching grants · $4,000 · through 2023Largest: $2,000 to North Florida School of Special Education — education fordevelopmentallychallenged
Largest: $274,000 to PEPIN ACADEMIES — special education for children
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