What We Fund
Our grant funding is focused on programs that impact individuals and families in need of services supporting Health and Wellness, Education, Social issues, Services affecting Children, Veteran Services and Animal Welfare in Northern Palm Beach County (consisting of an area north of Route 98 – Southern Blvd. to the Martin County Line—see list of Zip codes below).
Areas of Focus
Education
Programs that further literacy and education for all residents of Palm Beach County including deserving low-income youth and those with learning disabilities.
Health and Wellness
Programs and initiatives that seek to improve the lives of those suffering from physical or mental issues and those that address wellness issues in children, adults and families.
Social Services
Programs and organizations that assist needy individuals by providing necessary support in the areas of nutrition, self-sufficiency and relationship assistance.
Child Services
Programs aimed at ensuring that every child has a chance to learn, develop and grow in spite of family circumstances or physical and mental hindrances.
Veterans Services
Organizations that support wounded and disabled military veterans whose aim is to ease the burdens associated with critical care and unexpected essential expenses.
Animals
Programs dedicated to the protection and conservation of wildlife and natural resources and those that address the needs of abused and abandoned pets.
What We Do Not Fund
- Grants to Individuals or Private Foundations
- Organizations providing services principally outside of Northern Palm Beach County
- Grants for sectarian or religious purposes unless the applicant organization demonstrates that the project or program is non-denominational and open to all. Further, the project must not include religious programming or faith-based requirements for participation.
- Political lobbying / campaigning / political organizations / candidacies
- National organizations without an active local chapter that operates independently, maintains a separate EIN, and directly benefits residents of Northern Palm Beach County
- Multi-year Grants, debt reduction, bridge loans
All applicants must be in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service and a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
Foundation Annual Report
Our 2025-2026 annual report is presented with gratitude to all who have supported the Frenchman's Reserve Charitable Foundation. View all Annual Reports.
Apply for a Grant
All applicants must be qualified not-for-profit charities located and serving those living in Northern Palm Beach County, Florida. The charities must be in good standing with the IRS, be current with the Florida Secretary of State, and have filed a solicitation statement with the Florida Department of Agriculture Consumer Services. The 2026-2027 Online Grant Application window opens on August 1, 2026 and closes on September 30, 2026.