Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Foundation Inc
The Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Established in 1997, the foundation was created by Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff to support nonprofit organizations and enhance the quality of life in the Sarasota community. The foundation focuses on making strategic philanthropic investments in local causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.2M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+5.8% YoY
Grant Count
21
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
-29.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides support for programs and capital projects in the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Community development
- Education for children and youth
- Environment
- Health
- Human services for families and seniors
- Science
The foundation also awards scholarships to local students with limited financial means to pursue higher education, with the goal of helping them achieve meaningful careers while contributing to their community.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications and is open to grant proposals.
Grant Range
$2,500–$500,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds exclusively in Florida, with a primary focus on Sarasota County and the surrounding region (Sarasota, DeSoto, and Manatee counties).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $17,236,122
- Total annual giving: $1,000,000
- Total revenues: $1,498,864
- Total expenses: $1,196,977
- Giving rate: 5.8% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,236,122 | $16,934,235 | $16,443,302 |
| Revenue | $1,498,864 | $1,634,250 | $1,313,488 |
| Expenses | $1,196,977 | $1,143,318 | $1,278,036 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,196,977 | $1,143,318 | $1,278,036 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,301,887 | $1,435,932 | $1,060,452 |
| Distributable Amount | $992,281 | $906,055 | $945,832 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gary Bucholtz serves as a Trustee of the Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary A Bucholtz | Pres/Treas | — | — |
| Jeffrey T Troiano | Vice Pres. | — | — |
| Elizabeth C Marshall | Sec. | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In May 2024, the foundation announced a major leadership gift of $1.5 million to Safe Children Coalition's Youth Shelter campaign, which includes a $500,000 challenge match to support the construction of a new youth shelter for homeless teens in Sarasota, DeSoto, and Manatee counties.
Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Foundation Awards $50,000 to Children First -Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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