The Golotko Foundation Inc
The Golotko Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lakeland, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting education, mental health programs, veterans, youth, animal rescue, and other causes.
The Golotko Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Golotko Foundation Inc gave $536K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $535,565
- +236.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,255
- +44.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $665,354
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Golotko Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2710 Derbyshire Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: (863) 617-4708
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Golotko Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Southern College ($386K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $535K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Golotko Foundation Inc gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2023) to $536K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $536K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | Education | $350,000 |
| Peace River Center Lakeland, FL | Mental Health Programs | $50,000 |
| Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | Education | $36,000 |
| Peace River Center Lakeland, FL | Christmas Gifts for Programs | $20,263 |
| Grune Heidi Farm Rescue Lakeland, FL | Rebuild Farm Infrastructure | $20,000 |
| Polk County Veterans Council Lakeland, FL | Support of Veteran Programs | $15,000 |
| City of Bartow Bartow, FL | Purchase of K-9 | $13,000 |
| Campfire Sunshine Central Florida Lakeland, FL | Educational Programs | $10,000 |
| Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Miami, FL | College Student Scholarship | $7,152 |
| Crossed Paws Pet Rescue Auburndale, FL | Pet Rescue | $5,593 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665,354 | $649,156 | $536,049 | $535,565 | 14 | $535,565 | $190,856 | $13,656 |
| 2023 | $663,503 | $506,650 | $159,741 | $159,080 | 6 | $159,080 | $323,381 | $11,017 |
| 2022 | $267,602 | $135,229 | — | — | — | — | $31,114 | $669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Golotko Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, mental health programs, veteran programs, youth support, pet rescue, and other purposes. Florida Southern College describes its own mission as a commitment to educational excellence, with a strong liberal arts core and signature programs. Crossed Paws Pet Rescue describes its own work as providing medical care, food, boarding, adoption, and intermediary care for domestic animals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $535,565 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $527 to $350,000, with a median grant of $11,500. Notable grants included $350,000 and $36,000 to Florida Southern College; $50,000 to Peace River Center for mental health programs; $20,263 to Peace River Center for Christmas gifts for programs; and $20,000 to Grune Heidi Farm Rescue to rebuild farm infrastructure. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Polk County Veterans Council for veteran programs and $13,000 to the City of Bartow for the purchase of a K-9.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Golotko as president, Erin Golotko as treasurer, and Allison Golotko as secretary.
The Golotko Foundation Inc is led by Peter Golotko, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Golotko
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Allison Golotko
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Erin Golotko
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Golotko Foundation Inc
How much does The Golotko Foundation Inc give each year?
The Golotko Foundation Inc gave $536K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $159K across 6 grants.
What is The Golotko Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Golotko Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,500, and its average grant was $38,255, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Golotko Foundation Inc give grants?
The Golotko Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lakeland, FL (9 grants).
Does The Golotko Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Golotko Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Programs" (3 grants).
Who are The Golotko Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Golotko Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Florida Southern College ($386,000 across 2 grants), Peace River Center ($70,263 across 2 grants) and Grune Heidi Farm Rescue ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Golotko Foundation Inc?
The Golotko Foundation Inc reported $665K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $536K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Golotko Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, mental health programs, veteran programs, youth support, pet rescue, and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Golotko Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Golotko Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Golotko Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0887014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Golotko Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Golotko Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-golotko-foundation-inc-morg_60caefd968c24160b71466e41cfcd64e
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