James M Doss Charitable Foundation Trust
The James M. Doss Charitable Foundation is a private charitable foundation based in Bradenton/Bradenton area, Florida that supports Catholic faith-based organizations, college athletics, and children’s health and human services. The foundation publishes grant application guidelines with quarterly deadlines and recent press announcing grants and activities.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid-sized Florida nonprofit (especially in the Bradenton/Sarasota area) focused on children/youth services, education/STEM, Catholic or faith-based programs, children’s health, therapeutic camps, or athletics seeking project- or program-level support in the $10k–$50k range.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Florida, preferably in the Bradenton/Sarasota region.
- • Programs serving children, youth, education, mental health, or Catholic faith-based activities.
- • Requests for program equipment, scholarships, capital improvements, or therapeutic camp support.
- • Track record of local impact and partnerships with community organizations.
- • Asks in the foundation’s typical grant size bands (roughly $10k–$50k).
- • Ability to follow the foundation’s application format (signed cover letter, completed form).
Geography
Observed giving is tightly concentrated in Florida (about 91% of dollars in the latest year) with only one other state receiving a small share; the footprint is essentially local/regional.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 19 distinct recipients (similar counts in the prior observed year), demonstrating a broad set of independent grantees rather than a tiny closed circle; there are both returning grantees and new entrants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows eight new recipients in the latest year (about 42%), and the foundation publishes application guidelines, quarterly deadlines, and a submission route; however, the foundation also signals selective/preselected funding, so applicants should expect a curated process despite a public application mechanism.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
