Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc
Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It supports efforts addressing the immediate needs of children in crisis and longer-term responses to child abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc gave $575K across 24 grants in 2023 (avg $24K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $575,000
- +4.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $23,958
- +13.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,030,560
- +0.1% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 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 Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says it is suspending traditional grant application procedures for the immediate future. Its 2022 filing stated that application forms and deadlines were available on its website and that preference was given to aiding children in Dade and Broward counties. The filing also identified Angelica Palank as the contact for applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Angelica Palank
Mailing address: 70 Bay Colony Lane, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 442-2638
Website: https://www.palankfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Children's Harbor ($50K). Together the top 10 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 96 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Florida. The foundation’s website identifies Dade and Broward counties as the communities it was formed to serve, and its 2022 filing stated a preference for aiding children in those counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 75% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−9%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $551K (2022) to $629K (2020). In 2023 it made 24 grants totaling $575K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Harbor Pembroke Pines, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Americans for Immigrant Justice Miami, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Family Resource Center Miami, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Flite Ft Lauderdale, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Kristi House Miami, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Voices for Children of Broward Lauderdale Lakes, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Voices for Children Foundation Miami, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Educate Tomorrow Miami Shores, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Family Central Ft Lauderdale, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Florida's Children First Coral Springs, FL | General | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,030,560 | $662,482 | $705,729 | $575,000 | 24 | $643,910 | $604,419 | $542,673 |
| 2022 | $9,024,057 | $62,918 | $694,600 | $551,250 | 26 | $623,395 | $269,225 | $594,611 |
| 2021 | $9,705,489 | $809,886 | $771,925 | $625,000 | 21 | — | $740,383 | $13,551 |
| 2020 | $9,662,528 | $447,352 | $766,148 | $628,500 | 25 | — | $383,588 | $589,915 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $543K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to facilitate creative, effective programming that addresses children’s immediate needs while seeking long-term solutions to abuse, neglect, and abandonment in its community. Its website says the foundation was formed to aid abused, neglected, and abandoned children in Dade and Broward counties.
Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work with children and families. For example, Children’s Harbor says it provides a safe, supportive environment for at-risk children and youth and helps families navigate challenges. Kristi House says it works to treat and prevent child sexual abuse, trafficking, and other childhood trauma. Voices for Children Foundation describes supporting abused, abandoned, and neglected children and youth in Miami-Dade County’s foster care system. Other 2023 grantees describe work including child abuse prevention and treatment, children’s rights advocacy, family services, and support for young people transitioning from foster care.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $575,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Notable awards included $50,000 to Children’s Harbor and $30,000 each to Americans for Immigrant Justice, Family Resource Center, FLITE, Kristi House, Voices for Children of Broward, and Voices for Children Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies Angelica Palank Sharlet, Lisa Collins Stamp, and Anne Richards Rothe as its three directors. Its 2023 filing lists Angelica Palank, Lisa Stamp, and Anne Rothe as directors.
Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Angelica Palank
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2023)
Anne Rothe
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $10K (2023)
Lisa Stamp
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $15K (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 $50K, to Angelica Palank (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc
How much does Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?
Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc gave $575K across 24 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $551K across 26 grants.
What is Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,958, across 24 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc give grants?
Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc 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 Miami, FL (8 grants) and Ft Lauderdale, FL (7 grants).
Does Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Children's Harbor ($50,000), Americans for Immigrant Justice ($30,000) and Family Resource Center ($30,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc?
Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $644K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $543K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to facilitate creative, effective programming that addresses children’s immediate needs while seeking long-term solutions to abuse, neglect, and abandonment in its community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s website says it is suspending traditional grant application procedures for the immediate future. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN?
Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1050806. 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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