Plafsky Family Foundation
Plafsky Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $207K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $99K. Net investment income was $54K.
Plafsky Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Plafsky Family Foundation gave $99K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $99,200
- +31.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,533
- +52.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $207,297
- +19.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Plafsky Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Boca Raton Achievement Center ($80K). Together the top 6 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 37 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Plafsky Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 453% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $181K (2024). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Achievement Center Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purposes | $80,000 |
| Maccabi USA Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Opportunity Project Inc Millburn, NJ | Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Gift of Life Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward Ctys Davie, FL | Charitable Purposes | $1,200 |
| Temple Bat Yam Ft Lauderdale, FL | Charitable Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $207,297 | $250,167 | $100,498 | $99,200 | 6 | $99,231 | $53,950 | $21,918 |
| 2025 | $173,652 | $74,593 | $77,057 | $75,700 | 7 | $75,728 | $74,593 | $14,489 |
| 2024 | $176,116 | $531,871 | $181,532 | $180,736 | 10 | $180,797 | $91,466 | $15,585 |
| 2023 | $89,127 | $2,924 | $119,125 | $119,025 | 8 | $119,111 | $68,044 | $6,869 |
| 2022 | $343,713 | $291,550 | $35,108 | $35,100 | 6 | $35,100 | $17,209 | $4,104 |
| 2021 | $87,271 | $50,192 | $38,262 | $38,250 | 5 | — | $180 | $3,639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Plafsky Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Plafsky Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Joan Plafsky
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert Plafsky
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Plafsky Family Foundation
How much does Plafsky Family Foundation give each year?
Plafsky Family Foundation gave $99K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $76K across 7 grants.
What is Plafsky Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Plafsky Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,500, and its average grant was $16,533, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Plafsky Family Foundation give grants?
Plafsky Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Who are Plafsky Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Plafsky Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Boca Raton Achievement Center ($80,000), Maccabi USA ($10,000) and Opportunity Project Inc ($4,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Plafsky Family Foundation?
Plafsky Family Foundation reported $207K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Plafsky Family Foundation's EIN?
Plafsky Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2992265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Plafsky Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/plafsky-family-foundation-morg_748844137bac4f78ab22ce85bfb8b676
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