The Florence Foundation
The Florence Foundation (EIN 75-6008029) is a private foundation established by Fred F. and Helen L. Florence that awards grants in Texas with preference for Dallas County and contiguous counties. Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions hosts the foundation profile with grant guidelines and an Apply Now link to the GivingHub application portal. Recent Form 990-PF filings (via ProPublica/Nonprofit Explorer) show active grantmaking through 2024–2025.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (preferably serving Dallas County or contiguous counties) seeking unrestricted or capacity-building support in community services, health, food/hunger, homelessness, youth, or similar local programs.
Good Fit
- • Headquartered in Texas with programs that directly benefit Dallas County or neighboring counties
- • Requests for unrestricted general operating support or modest capacity-building grants
- • Programs in health, food security, homelessness, youth development, or community services
- • Willingness to apply through the Bank of America GivingHub portal and meet the stated deadline
- • Track record of local impact and clear narrative letter describing mission and board
Geography
Observed giving is strongly state-focused: roughly 90% of the latest year’s dollars went to Texas with only occasional out-of-state grants (Hawaii), and recipients were located in two states in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported a large and varied set of independent organizations each year (recipient counts by year: 31, 30, 27, 47), with many distinct beneficiaries in the latest year and moderate dollar concentration (top five = 25%).
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness exists: a public Apply Now link and application instructions are provided, and the latest year included 38 new grantees (about 81% of recipients), indicating unfamiliar applicants are frequently added to the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
