The Bear Family Foundation will announce its 2025 grant recipients during a special recognition event on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. The announcement will take place at The Lewis Bear Company, located at 6120 Enterprise Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32505.

The event will honor 45 nonprofit organizations were selected to receive funding through the Bear Family Foundation’s 2025 annual grant program. The Foundation awarded a total of $279,350 to organizations serving communities throughout Northwest Florida. Invitations to attend have been extended to all grant recipients.

The Bear Family Foundation is committed to strengthening communities across Northwest Florida by investing in nonprofit organizations that address critical needs and create lasting, measurable impact.

“We are consistently inspired by the innovation and dedication of the nonprofits in our community,” 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 more than 70 grant applications from organizations doing incredible work, and we look forward to recognizing this year’s recipients at the event.”

The Bear Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to continuing the Bear family tradition of improving quality of life across Northwest Florida. Through strategic grantmaking, financial support, and volunteerism, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations working to better the lives of individuals and families throughout the region.

BEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION TO ANNOUNCE 2025 GRANT RECIPIENTS ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026