Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $2,300,000
- Success Rate: N/A (invitation only)
- Decision Time: N/A (preselected grantees)
- Grant Range: $5,000 - $100,000
- Geographic Focus: United States (concentration in Florida and Virginia)
Contact Details
- Website: None publicly available
- Phone: Not publicly listed
- Email: Not publicly listed
- Location: Orlando, FL (legally domiciled in Wilmington, DE)
Overview
The Edward E Haddock Jr Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2009 with approximately $45 million in assets. The foundation distributes $1.2-2.3 million annually through 40-50 grants to nonprofit organizations across the United States. Named after Dr. Edward E. Haddock Jr., a civil rights activist, the foundation focuses on civil rights and social justice, environmental conservation, community development, and education. The foundation operates through a preselected grantee model, identifying and approaching organizations that align with their mission rather than accepting unsolicited applications.
Funding Priorities
Grant Programs
- General Operating Support: $5,000 - $100,000 (invitation only)
- Dr. E.E. Haddock Scholarship Fund: Educational scholarships through partner organizations
- Documentary Film Support: Up to $100,000 for films addressing social issues
Priority Areas
- Civil rights documentation and racial reconciliation initiatives
- Environmental preservation and endangered species protection
- Community development in distressed areas, particularly Orlando
- Educational scholarships and programs
- Documentary films promoting social awareness
- Asset-based community development
What They Don't Fund
- Unsolicited requests (all grants are by invitation only)
- Organizations outside their preselected network
Governance and Leadership
President/Executive Director: Edward E. Haddock III (Ted Haddock) - Leads the foundation's strategic direction and serves on boards of The Nature Conservancy Florida Chapter, Institute for Sport and Social Justice, and The Human Trafficking Institute.
Directors: Edith K. Haddock and Edward E. Haddock Jr.
The foundation is professionally managed with compensated leadership ensuring consistent strategic grantmaking aligned with the family's philanthropic vision.
Application Process & Timeline
How to Apply
This funder does not have a public application process. The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Grants are awarded through invitation only, with grantees chosen directly by the foundation's leadership based on strategic alignment with their mission.
Getting on Their Radar
Organizations may become known to the foundation through:
- Connections with board member Ted Haddock through his involvement with The Nature Conservancy Florida Chapter, Institute for Sport and Social Justice, or The Human Trafficking Institute
- Participation in Orlando-area nonprofit collaborations, particularly through The Foundation Hub collaborative workspace
- Involvement in civil rights documentation or racial reconciliation efforts
- Work in environmental conservation, particularly in Florida
Decision Timeline
Not applicable - decisions are made internally for preselected organizations
Success Rates
Not applicable - invitation only model
Reapplication Policy
Not applicable - invitation only model
Application Success Factors
Since this foundation operates on an invitation-only basis, traditional application success factors don't apply. Instead, organizations should focus on:
- Building authentic relationships within the Haddock family's philanthropic network
- Demonstrating clear alignment with their focus areas, particularly civil rights history, environmental conservation, or Orlando community development
- Showing measurable impact in areas the foundation has consistently supported
- Participating in collaborative efforts in Orlando where foundation leadership is involved
Key Takeaways for Grant Writers
- This foundation does not accept unsolicited applications - relationship building is essential
- Strong focus on civil rights legacy and racial reconciliation aligns with the founder's history
- Environmental conservation and community development are consistent funding priorities
- Average grant size is approximately $22,500 with maximum grants of $100,000
- Foundation leadership is actively involved in several nonprofit boards which may provide networking opportunities
- Organizations in Orlando or working on Florida-based projects may have geographic advantage
References
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Edward E Haddock Jr Family Foundation 990-PF filings (2021-2024)
- Foundation Directory Online - Edward E Haddock Jr Family Foundation profile
- GuideStar - Edward E Haddock Jr Family Foundation organizational data
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search - EIN 26-3929999 verification
- Various nonprofit recipient websites documenting grants received