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Mount Dora Community Trust

Mount Dora, Florida  ·  EIN 237227875  ·  Private foundation

Based in Mount Dora, Florida, Mount Dora Community Trust has awarded $1.6M across 84 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Lake Cares Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$720K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$19.3M
Total assets
84
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Mount Dora Community Trust funds

Mount Dora Community Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, domestic violence, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDomestic ViolenceFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mount Dora Community Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Lake Cares Inc
FOOD PANTRY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Mount Dora, FL$100K2023
Lake Support & Emergency Recovery
STORM MITIGATION PROGRAM
Montverde, FL$100K2022
Amvets Post 1992
PATIO EXPANSION
Mount Dora, FL$75K2022
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club
COVID RECOVERY
Mount Dora, FL$75K2023
Mount Dora High School
STADIUM REBUILD
Mount Dora, FL$70K2022
Mount Dora Center for the Arts
OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Mount Dora, FL$60K2021
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-sumter
PRESERVATION & REPAIR - MT DORA
Lady Lake, FL$50K2024
Triangle Elementary School
DIGITAL MARQUEE
Mount Dora, FL$45K2023
Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties
GIVING WEEK
Leesburg, FL$45K2022
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
COMMUNITY GIVE BACK EVENTS
Mount Dora, FL$42K2024
Forward Paths Foundation
GIVING WEEK
Leesburg, FL$37K2022
Mount Dora Golf Association
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Mount Dora, FL$36K2024
Habitat for Humanity
PRESERVATION & REPAIR
Eustis, FL$30K2022
Advent Health Foundation
GIVING WEEK
Tavares, FL$27K2022
Forward Paths Foundation
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GIVING WEEK
Leesburg, FL$26K2021

Mount Dora Community Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$48K
2021$258K
2022$608K
2023$362K
2024$295K

How to apply for funding from Mount Dora Community Trust

Mount Dora Community Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at mountdoracommunitytrust.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Dora Community Trust

Does Mount Dora Community Trust accept grant applications?
Mount Dora Community Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Mount Dora Community Trust fund?
Mount Dora Community Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Lake Cares Inc, Lake Support & Emergency Recovery, Amvets Post 1992. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mount Dora Community Trust give in grants?
Mount Dora Community Trust reported $720K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.6M over 84 grants.
Where is Mount Dora Community Trust located?
Mount Dora Community Trust is based in Mount Dora, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237227875.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mount Dora Community Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Mount Dora Community Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.