Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation
The Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Parkland, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $171,000, all listed as donations to charitable organizations.
Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation gave $171K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $171,000
- +128.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,100
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,186,507
- +43.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11804 Palermo Road, Parkland, FL 33076
Phone: (516) 356-3524
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tisch MSRCNY ($25K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($121,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the share of grant dollars by recipient state was listed as New York 41%, Florida 41%, Tennessee 15%, Washington, DC 3%, and New Jersey 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 470% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $171K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tisch MSRCNY New York, NY | Donation | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Assoc Melville, NY | Donation | $25,000 |
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $121,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,186,507 | $848,580 | $178,890 | $171,000 | 10 | $178,890 | $193,617 |
| 2023 | $1,520,318 | $335,073 | $79,559 | $75,000 | 6 | $79,559 | $22,950 |
| 2022 | $1,261,303 | $335,074 | $79,288 | $75,000 | 5 | $79,288 | $35,074 |
| 2021 | $1,005,517 | $489,472 | $34,138 | $30,000 | 2 | $34,138 | $14,472 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including children’s hospitals, a medical research organization, the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Make-A-Wish, Easterseals, and a YMCA.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital describes its mission as underwriting equipment, programs, and services at the hospital and funding educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for patients and families. The Wyckoff Family YMCA describes itself as a charitable community service organization committed to meeting the needs of the communities it serves and welcoming people regardless of race, sex, faith, or financial position.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $171,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Listed recipients included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leonard Lesk as President & CEO.
Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation is led by Leonard Lesk, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leonard Lesk
President & CEO
Secretary → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack Ertl (2021–2023) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation
How much does Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation give each year?
Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation gave $171K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 6 grants.
What is Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,100, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation give grants?
Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (41%) and Tennessee (15%).
Does Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
How large is Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation?
Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $849K.
What does Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including children’s hospitals, a medical research organization, the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Make-A-Wish, Easterseals, and a YMCA. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2758307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jack Ertl Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jack-ertl-charitable-foundation-morg_03ec4322eb7a4ed1ab5c11b08a42db51
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