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William G and Marie Selby

Sarasota, Florida  ·  EIN 842333839  ·  Private foundation

Based in Sarasota, Florida, William G and Marie Selby has awarded $11.8M across 734 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Mote Marine Laboratory. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.6M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$80.7M
Total assets
734
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What William G and Marie Selby funds

William G and Marie Selby's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for William G and Marie Selby, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mote Marine Laboratory
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Sarasota, FL$250K2021
First Step of Sarasota
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Sarasota, FL$250K2023
Safe Children Coalition Inc
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Sarasota, FL$200K2024
YMCA of Southwest Florida Inc
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Venice, FL$200K2024
Senior Friendship Centers Inc
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Sarasota, FL$196K2021
Venice Theatre
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Venice, FL$158K2021
Art League of Manatee County
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Bradenton, FL$154K2021
The Bay Park Conservancy
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Sarasota, FL$150K2021
Charlotte Community Foundation
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Punta Gorda, FL$150K2023
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Sarasota, FL$150K2023
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Osprey, FL$150K2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Sarasota, FL$132K2021
United Way South Sarasota County
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Venice, FL$130K2021
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS
Sarasota, FL$125K2024
State College of Florida Foundation (scff)
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Bradenton, FL$123K2024

William G and Marie Selby giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$3.6M
2023$2.6M
2024$3.0M
2025$2.6M

How to apply for funding from William G and Marie Selby

From William G and Marie Selby's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“FEBRUARY 1ST AND AUG 1ST FOR CAPITAL GRANTS APRIL 1ST FOR SCHOLARSHIP JULY 15TH FOR SCHOLAR RENEWAL”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at selbyfdn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about William G and Marie Selby

Does William G and Marie Selby accept grant applications?
Yes — William G and Marie Selby's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does William G and Marie Selby fund?
William G and Marie Selby's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Mote Marine Laboratory, First Step of Sarasota, Safe Children Coalition Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does William G and Marie Selby give in grants?
William G and Marie Selby reported $3.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.8M over 734 grants.
Where is William G and Marie Selby located?
William G and Marie Selby is based in Sarasota, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 842333839.
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About this profile. This page is built from William G and Marie Selby'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 William G and Marie Selby. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.