Bear Family Foundation to Announce 2025 Grant Recipients
Pensacola, Fla. — January 13, 2026 — The Bear Family Foundation will celebrate its 2025 grant recipients at a special recognition event on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held at The Lewis Bear Company, located at 6120 Enterprise Drive, Pensacola, Florida.
This year, the Foundation is awarding $279,350 to 45 nonprofit organizations serving communities across Northwest Florida. Invitations have been extended to all grant recipients, who will be recognized for their dedication to addressing critical community needs.
“The innovation and dedication of the nonprofits in our region continues to inspire us,” said Jennifer Bear, President of the Bear Family Foundation. “Our board is proud to support initiatives that make a tangible difference throughout Northwest Florida. This year alone, we received over 70 applications from organizations doing incredible work, and we look forward to honoring our recipients at the event.”
The Bear Family Foundation is committed to strengthening Northwest Florida communities by investing in nonprofits that create measurable, lasting impact. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation carries on the Bear family tradition of improving quality of life through strategic grantmaking, financial support, and volunteerism.
For more information about the Bear Family Foundation and its programs, visit [The Lewis Bear Company website].
