Inspirational Futures Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The foundation funds 501(c)(3) organisations working on mental health for children and teenagers, young adult wellbeing, and family and caregiver support, so a small charity in those areas is a plausible fit; it does not fund individuals, so they should not apply.
- Its typical grants fall between $20,000 and $40,000, with about 8 in 10 of its 14 grants to organisations in that band and a median of about $25,000, so a request near $25,000 sits within what it usually gives.
- It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so start by emailing it to open a conversation about your eligibility, then be ready to send audited financial statements no older than 18 months and show how you account for and report on grant funds.
- Applications are rolling, so there is no deadline to wait for, and the filing shows that 43% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in the earlier filing, so building a relationship early may matter.
- No geographic focus is stated, so location alone does not decide eligibility, though its grants have mainly gone to Florida, New York and Ohio.
Overview
Inspirational Futures Foundation is a US private foundation based in North Palm Beach, FL.
What they fund
Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2025, TY2024, TY2023) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The foundation supports 501(c)(3) organisations that bring a broad range of perspectives and respond to the communities they serve. Its grants focus on mental health and on empowering organisations to offer resources, support and advocacy for children and teenagers. It also supports early and continuing intervention as young adults transition to adulthood, including environments that foster coping mechanisms and balanced growth. The foundation recognises that mental health extends beyond the individual to families and caregivers, and commits to equipping them to handle stress and the emotional-health challenges of those in their care. It seeks initiatives and ongoing projects that are accessible and responsive to community needs. In selecting proposals, it considers mission alignment and demonstrated capacity to address the needs of people served, seeking programmes with potential for positive change and tangible impact.
Themes
- Children and teen support
- Young adult wellbeing
- Family and caregiver support
Geographic Focus
No geographic focus is stated; the filings show grants mainly in Florida, New York and Ohio.
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals
How to apply
Organisations start by emailing the foundation to begin a conversation so it can determine their eligibility to apply; it does not accept unsolicited grant proposals.
Application success factors
- Repeat giving: In its TY2025 filing, 43% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in its TY2024 filing.
- Grant size: Across its TY2024 and TY2025 filings, half of its 14 grants to organisations were about $25,000 or less.
What the foundation says:
- The foundation assesses alignment with its mission and applicants’ historical and demonstrated capacity to address the needs of those they serve.
- It seeks grantees able to carry out programmes with significant potential to effect positive change.
- Proposals must demonstrate the organisation’s ability to account for and report on grant funds received.
- Proposals must include audited financial statements no older than 18 months.
Where grants go
From grants to organisations in the foundation’s filings for tax years 2023–2025.
Grant dollars by state
- The largest single recipient received 17% of grant dollars to organisations.
- In tax year 2025, 43% of grant dollars went to organisations Inspirational Futures Foundation had funded in earlier filings.
- No grants were paid directly to organisations outside the US.
Grants
How much do they typically give?
Share of 8 grants in tax year 2025 by size
Median $30,010 (tax year 2025)
The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:
- Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies PB · "circle of moms" program$40,0102025 tax year
- Center For Family Services · Affordable behavioral health service$40,0002025 tax year
- Mental Health America of Southeast Florida · Children's services programs$40,0002025 tax year
- New York Botanical Garden · Everett children's adventure garden$30,0102025 tax year
- Caridad Center · Special services and behavorial heal$30,0102025 tax year
- Norton Museum of Art · Afterschool arts outreach program$30,0102025 tax year
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation · Camp oasis$25,0102025 tax year
- Girls on the Run · General operating support$20,0102025 tax year
Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.
Officers and directors
- Carol Himelhoch — Secretary
- R Ellen Avellino — Treasurer
- Julie Rodecker — President
From the latest Form 990-PF filing
3 years of tax filings
| Year | Total expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Filing document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 tax year | $0 | $0 | $0 | Filing for 2023 tax year |
| 2024 tax year | $256,780 | $134,846 | $15,209,768 | Filing for 2024 tax year |
| 2025 tax year | $559,029 | $255,060 | $29,134,725 | Filing for 2025 tax year |
Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
Sources
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