This fund was established in 2013 by James D. and Janie E. Tate to support the Florida Opportunity Scholarship Program at the University of Florida.

James earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Florida in 1985. He is the co-owner and CEO of TKO Apparel, Inc. James is also the co-owner of Tate Realty, Inc. and Tate Development Corporation, two real estate and development companies in south Florid