Second Chance Foundation

EIN 59-2708392 · FL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$25K Funds in FL, WI
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Second Chance Foundation based in FL paid 13 grants totaling $477.5K to 13 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $200K, with a median of $25K. Its largest recipients included Fidelity Donor Advised Fund, Journey 21, and Hear WI. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,414,237
Giving (latest yr)
$477,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
13
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Fidelity Donor Advised Fund$200,000
  • Journey 21$120,000
  • Hear WI$50,000
  • Lee Health Foundation$50,000
  • Create Wisconsin$25,000

Where grants went

  • Florida$257,500 · 5 grants
  • Wisconsin$220,000 · 8 grants

Grants Paid (13)

Fidelity Donor Advised Fund
Naples, FL
General Fund
$200,000
Journey 21
Oconomowoc, WI
Cafeteria programming
$120,000
Hear WI
West Allis, WI
Helps infants children and adults with hearing loss by eliminating communication and language barrier through services technology and education.
$50,000
Lee Health Foundation
Ft Myers, FL
Kids Minds Matter where needed most
$50,000
Create Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Collaborative non profit Where its needed most
$25,000
Blossom IDD
Cedarburg, WI
Serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Ozaukee county Wi through guidance and community based experiences.
$15,000
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Support for Patient programs
$10,000
Laces of Love
Naples, FL
Shoes for Children where its needed most
$5,000
Empty Bowls
Naples, FL
Fighting hunger by selling beautiful handcrafted bowls created by local potters artists educator and students.
$2,500
Life Navigators
Wauwatosa, WI
Support for programming
$0
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Youth travelling violin program
$0
Collier Community Foundation
Naples, FL
General fund
$0

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Second Chance Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Second Chance Foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $477.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $200K (median $25K).

Recent recipients include Fidelity Donor Advised Fund, Journey 21, Hear WI, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Second Chance Foundation is a private foundation based in Florida, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Second Chance Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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