Brooks And Joan Fortune Family
The Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Naples, FL that provides grants supporting education, arts, community development, healthcare, environmental conservation and emergency relief. The foundation's website describes grant priorities and an online application process (Online Grants Manager/Foundant) and lists contact details (890 Barcarmil Way, Naples, FL; phone 239-596-7773).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A program-focused nonprofit working in education, arts and culture, community development, conservation, health, youth development or disaster relief, with project budgets that align with typical awards (small-to-midsize grants) and clear, measurable outcomes.
Good Fit
- • Project or program funding requests aligned with the foundation's stated priorities (education, arts, community, conservation, health, emergency relief).
- • Request sizes in the typical band (many grants at $5k–$25k, occasional larger awards).
- • Readiness to apply through the online grants manager during the stated application window.
- • Ability to demonstrate clear, local impact or a Florida connection (helpful but not required).
- • Clear, project-level budgets and measurable outcomes.
Geography
The latest year shows grants to organizations in 19 states; while 43% of dollars went to Florida, 57% of funds went out of state, indicating a multi-state/national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation made 86 grants to 86 distinct recipients in the latest year across many program types, with 55 new recipients and 31 returning recipients, showing a broad and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports openness: a public online application process is listed and 64% of recipients in the latest year were new, so unfamiliar applicants appear likely to be able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
