Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation
The Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2023 filing reports grants to organizations for educational, religious, humanitarian, medical, and cultural purposes.
Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation gave $48K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 9% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $48,000
- -7.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,364
- +25.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $888,736
- +1.1% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No particular format is required; applicants should include a brief description of the charity’s exempt function and purpose and a copy of its current IRS status. The filing names Joel S Piortkowski as the contact and says awards should be for purposes stated in the Esther Ragosin Foundation’s trust agreement.
- Contact
Application contact: Joel S Piortkowski
Mailing address: 20801 Biscayne Blvd Suite 307, Miami, FL 33180-1423
Phone: (305) 865-4311
Email: joel@gkppa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was University of Miami ($20K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 91% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $52K (2022). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Educational | $20,000 |
| Temple Beth Emet Cooper City, FL | Religious and Educational | $13,500 |
| Friends of the County Parks Tampa, FL | Humanitarian - Athletic | $3,000 |
| Greater Miami Symphonic Band Coral Gabloes, FL | Cultural - Orchestral | $3,000 |
| Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospita Saint Petersburg, FL | Medical - Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Camp Fiesta Weston, FL | Humanitarian | $1,500 |
| Showering Love Davie, FL | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Lev Childrens' Museum Cooper City, FL | Humanitarian - Religious | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Medical - Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| In Humanity's Footsteps Weston, FL | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $888,736 | $117,689 | $107,648 | $48,000 | 11 | $81,500 | — | $82,850 |
| 2022 | $878,695 | $26,739 | $109,568 | $52,000 | 15 | $83,694 | $858 | $76,993 |
| 2021 | $961,753 | $269,899 | $108,644 | $46,000 | 14 | $80,375 | $241,630 | $81,920 |
| 2020 | $800,148 | $-1,296 | $97,760 | $39,500 | 12 | — | — | $72,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2023 grants included educational, religious and educational, humanitarian, medical and humanitarian, and cultural purposes. Among the grantees, Camp Fiesta describes its mission as providing a free camp program for children with cancer; the Lev Children’s Museum says it creates engaging experiences connecting learners with Jewish culture and community; and Showering Love says it works to restore dignity and hope to people experiencing homelessness through weekly showers.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $48,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest awards were $20,000 to the University of Miami for educational purposes and $13,500 to Temple Beth Emet for religious and educational purposes. Other grants included $3,000 to Friends of the County Parks, $3,000 to the Greater Miami Symphonic Band, and $2,500 to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Joel Piotrkowski and Barret Blecker as trustees.
Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Barret Blecker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Joel S. Piotrkowski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $18K, to Joel Piotrkowski (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation
How much does Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation give each year?
Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation gave $48K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $52K across 15 grants.
What is Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,364, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation give grants?
Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cooper City, FL (2 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and Weston, FL (2 grants).
Does Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (3 grants).
Who are Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include University of Miami ($20,000), Temple Beth Emet ($13,500) and Friends of the County Parks ($3,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation?
Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation reported $889K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2023 grants included educational, religious and educational, humanitarian, medical and humanitarian, and cultural purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Esther Ragosin Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6319048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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