MIAMI, FL — Give Kids A Chance, a donor-advised fund dedicated to supporting college-bound students from low-income families, has awarded scholarships to 25 high school seniors across Florida as part of its 2025 awards cycle. Each recipient will receive four annual scholarships of $1,250.
Founded in 2004 by Brian McDonough, a partner at Stearns Weaver Miller and Chair of the firm’s Affordable Housing practice group, Give Kids A Chance celebrated its 20th anniversary last year. Over the past two decades, the fund has:
- Raised more than $3 million in contributions
- Awarded 475 scholarships (nearly 70% to minority students)
- Reached students in nearly every county in Florida
- Grown into one of the largest donor-advised funds in The Miami Foundation’s portfolio
The fund’s signature fundraising event is its annual golf tournament in Miami Beach, co-hosted by Stearns Weaver Miller and CohnReznick. The tournament brings together many of Florida’s leading affordable housing developers, as well as key financial partners in the industry. This year’s Tournament will be held at La Gorce Country Club on October 20, 2025. Give Kids A Chance also benefits from a strong partnership with The Miami Foundation, which provides fund management and philanthropic support.
“Give Kids A Chance’s motto is ‘education is power,’” said McDonough. “Our mission is to support young people who have the ambition to pursue higher education but lack the financial means. To every student who applies, we offer our encouragement and hope that you continue striving toward your goals. To all of our supporters, we couldn’t make a difference without your continued dedication – Thank You!”
For more information or to become a sponsor, please visit www.gkac.org.
