Hieronymus Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on literacy programs, human services, and community initiatives. It provides funding primarily for general operations of nonprofit organizations, reflecting a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and addressing social needs. The foundation also supports arts and culture, as well as food security efforts. Its grantmaking is diverse, benefiting a range of organizations across different sectors, including education, community service, and the arts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charities (often in Florida but also national organizations) seeking general operating support, with a known introduction or prior relationship to the foundation or intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • An established organization with a track record of program or operating results.
- • Mission alignment with literacy, education, community services, arts/culture, or related causes.
- • Located in Florida or already known to the foundation's networks or grantees.
- • A request for general operating support or scholarship funding rather than a competitive program grant.
- • References or introductions from community foundations or prior grantees.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached organizations in 10 states, though about 52% of 2024 dollars remained in Florida.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 40 distinct recipients with regular turnover (14 new grantees in 2024) and 26 returning grantees across years, indicating a broad recipient set despite dollar concentration among a few large awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees exists, but the foundation's filings declare grants are only to preselected applicants and no public application route or contact details were found, so unfamiliar organizations would likely need an introduction to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
