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Where your gift goes

Every gift supports three programs and one path.

  • Passion and Enrichment Scholarships

    Funding extracurricular opportunities for students in grades 6 to 12 to explore interests, talents, leadership, creativity, and personal growth.

    The program

  • Launch Scholarships

    Assisting students with essential transition expenses as they begin college, trade school, or vocational training.

    The program

  • Academic Scholarships

    Providing financial support to students entering college.

    The program

100% of donated funds go directly to help students in need. Organizational expenses are covered separately, so every dollar you give reaches students. No platform fees. We accept donations through Zeffy, which does not charge the foundation platform or processing fees. At checkout you may see an optional contribution to Zeffy. You can change that amount, including to zero. Want your gift to support one program in particular? Tell us and we will work with you.

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Give monthly

Turn generosity into something a student can count on.

Scholarships are promises. When we know what is coming in each month, we can say yes to a student with confidence and keep supporting that student from one semester to the next.

  • Choose monthlySelect the monthly option in the donation form.
  • Any amountGive what fits your budget. Every recurring gift helps us plan.
  • Change any timeContact us to adjust or pause your gift.
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What a gift becomes
A pair of dance shoes. A season on the team. The first week on campus. The last semester before a degree.
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Other ways to give

Not every gift is a credit card.

  • Sponsor as a business

    Annual, program, and event sponsorships connect your company's name to a young person's opportunity.

    Partners & Sponsors

  • Talk with us about a larger gift

    Considering a significant contribution, or want your gift to support a specific program? We would be glad to talk it through.

    Start a conversation

  • Give goods

    Our year-round donation box in Ocala accepts packaged food, gift cards, and new items for teens.

    Donation box details
Giving questions

Before you give

Is my gift tax-deductible?

The Grilled Cheese Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please keep your emailed receipt for your records.

Will I get a receipt?

Yes. A receipt is emailed to you automatically after your gift is processed.

How do I give monthly?

Choose the monthly option in the donation form. Your gift repeats each month until you change or cancel it.

Can I direct my gift to one program?

Gifts support all three scholarship programs. If you would like to fund a specific program, contact us and we will work with you.

What is the optional Zeffy contribution at checkout?

Zeffy does not charge the foundation fees. It is funded by optional contributions from donors. You choose that amount at checkout and can set it to zero.

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