Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation
The Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $242,000 to organizations in Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation gave $242K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Illinois. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $242,000
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,286
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $1,606,134
- -3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says there is no standard application form; a letter requesting a contribution is sufficient. The filing names Frank Ptak as the contact and says applicants must be educational, religious, or charitable organizations as defined by IRC Section 170(c).
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Frank Ptak
Mailing address: 2418 Nw 61St Diagonal, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Phone: (847) 681-9626
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Foundation of South Palm Beach County ($32K). Together the top 10 received $211K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Illinois (72% of grant dollars), Florida (24%), New Jersey (2%), and Massachusetts (2%). These figures describe the locations of the listed recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 382% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $227K (2021) to $247K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Foundation of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | General | $32,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center Chicago, IL | General | $29,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Chicago, IL | General | $27,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Learn Charter School Network Chicago, IL | General | $24,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General | $21,000 |
| Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation Tampa, FL | General | $14,000 |
| Best Foot Forward Foundation Boca Raton, FL | General | $12,000 |
| Junior Achievement Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,606,134 | $262,895 | $314,842 | $242,000 | 14 | $309,883 | $58,673 | $81,021 |
| 2024 | $1,658,444 | $306,731 | $321,468 | $247,000 | 14 | $316,252 | $52,069 | $80,814 |
| 2023 | $1,674,800 | $241,663 | $310,734 | $240,000 | 13 | $307,601 | $38,912 | $82,685 |
| 2022 | $1,742,583 | $330,995 | $281,917 | $230,000 | 13 | $278,169 | $27,449 | $81,542 |
| 2021 | $1,693,505 | $526,007 | $243,961 | $227,000 | 14 | $229,730 | $22,102 | $74,302 |
| 2020 | $1,411,459 | $327,246 | $249,031 | $233,000 | 20 | — | $23,437 | $70,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Lincoln Park Zoological Society describes its mission as connecting people with nature through a free, family-oriented wildlife experience and advancing animal care, education, science, and conservation. The Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger, while PAWS Chicago describes itself as a no-kill animal welfare organization supporting homeless and at-risk pets. Best Foot Forward Foundation says it empowers foster-care and at-risk youth through academic support and guidance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $242,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $32,000, with a median of $14,500. The largest awards included $32,000 to Jewish Foundation of South Palm Beach County, $29,000 to Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center, $27,000 to Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, $25,000 to Lincoln Park Zoological Society, and $24,000 to LEARN Charter School Network.
Other 2025 grants included $21,000 to Greater Chicago Food Depository, $15,000 to PAWS Chicago, $14,000 to Special Operations Warrior Foundation, $12,000 each to Best Foot Forward Foundation and Junior Achievement Chicago, $11,000 to McGraw YMCA, and $10,000 to Rush University Medical Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey B Ptak as president and director; Jacquelyn F Morris as vice president and director; Russell E Ptak as treasurer and director; and Frank S Ptak and Karen M Ptak as directors.
Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation is led by Jeffrey B. Ptak, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey B. Ptak
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn F. Morris
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Russell E. Ptak
Tr & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$35K (2022) → $48K (2025)
Frank S. Ptak
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen M. Ptak
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $48K, to Russell E Ptak (Tr, Director).
Frequently asked questions about Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation
How much does Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation give each year?
Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation gave $242K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $247K across 14 grants.
What is Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $14,500, and its average grant was $17,286, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation give grants?
Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Foundation of South Palm Beach County ($32,000), Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center ($29,000) and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab ($27,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation?
Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says there is no standard application form; a letter requesting a contribution is sufficient. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation's EIN?
Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4190675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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