The Louis and Gloria Flanzer
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. The Flanzer Trust says it is dedicated to improving quality of life for people in need in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto Counties, supporting programs and agencies in social service, social welfare, K-12 education and healthcare.
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer at a glance
In short: The Louis and Gloria Flanzer gave $7.1M across 134 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Florida. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,136,228
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 134
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,255
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,407
- Total assets
- $93,895,705
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (34 of 134, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Louis and Gloria Flanzer
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing provides for grant applications by written request. Applicants should include their most recent tax return, the organization’s mission, a description of the proposed use of funds, the submitter’s name and address, and the names and addresses of other funding sources for the proposed program, whether committed or applied for. Stated restrictions include serving only Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or DeSoto Counties, with no material activities beyond those counties; providing direct services; having a valid IRS determination letter and active Florida solicitation registration; and having no officers, directors or other principals or control people with a criminal record. The Trust reserves the right to make geographic exceptions.
- Contact
Application contact: Eric Kaplan
Mailing address: 1266 First Street Suite 4, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 376-5030
Email: ekaplan@bristolllc.com
Website: https://flanzertrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Louis and Gloria Flanzer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbia University - Trustees ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
469 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 469 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust identifies Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto Counties as its Greater Suncoast service area. In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 14% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 134 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Louis and Gloria Flanzer open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 134 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $37K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.1M (2024) to $13.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 134 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University - Trustees New York, NY | Endowment of Cardiology Department $2,000,000; | $1,000,000 |
| Forty Carrots Family Center Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $308,379 |
| Women's Resource Center of Manatee Bradenton, FL | Educational - To engage, educate, enrich and empower women | $279,444 |
| Mothers helping Mothers Sarasota, FL | General - Children & Family Support | $208,180 |
| South County Food Pantry Venice, FL | General & Matching | $197,451 |
| Goodwill Manasota Bradenton, FL | General - Matching | $153,855 |
| Samaritan Counseling Of The Gulf Coast Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $138,880 |
| Meals On Wheels Sarasota Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $132,544 |
| St Joseph's Food Pantry Of Bradenton Bradenton, FL | General & Matching | $131,923 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota Manatee & DeSota Counties Inc Arcadia, FL | Louis & Gloria Flanzer Club - To enable young people to reach their full potential; Various Sponsorships | $129,640 |
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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 | $93,895,705 | $8,959,891 | $8,302,226 | $7,136,228 | 134 | $8,164,059 | $1,679,260 | $4,532,440 |
| 2023 | $93,238,040 | $10,278,431 | $10,766,299 | $9,503,463 | 111 | $10,573,128 | $2,082,973 | $4,563,418 |
| 2022 | $93,725,908 | $11,681,573 | $13,144,294 | $12,092,600 | 112 | $13,008,639 | $1,025,699 | $4,650,735 |
| 2021 | $95,188,629 | $13,796,000 | $14,726,674 | $13,708,502 | 73 | $14,579,422 | $587,959 | $4,816,217 |
| 2020 | $96,119,303 | $9,769,232 | $9,181,023 | $8,213,768 | 39 | — | $1,289,372 | $4,745,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louis and Gloria Flanzer reported a distributable amount of $4.5M 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
The Trust’s stated purpose is to improve quality of life for people in need in the four-county Greater Suncoast area. It supports programs in social service, social welfare, K-12 education and healthcare. Its stated eligibility rules also specify direct public services and exclude arts organizations primarily engaged in entertainment or performance-based activities.
The 2024 grants illustrate a range of supported organizations. The Women’s Resource Center of Manatee describes its work as helping women pursue educational and vocational goals and become emotionally and financially independent. Mothers Helping Mothers says it provides goods, services and resources to families in need, while South County Food Pantry describes its work as hunger relief for people in need in local communities. The Humane Society of Sarasota County says it is a no-kill shelter that engages the community to help animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 134 grants totaling $7,136,228. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $1,000,000, with a median of $29,407. The largest listed award was $1,000,000 to Columbia University - Trustees for an endowment of its Cardiology Department. Other substantial awards included $308,379 to Forty Carrots Family Center, $279,444 to Women’s Resource Center of Manatee, $208,180 to Mothers Helping Mothers and $197,451 to South County Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric Kaplan and R. Dean Hautamaki as trustees.
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R Dean Hautamaki
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$395K (2020) → $350K (2024)
Eric Kaplan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$350K (2021) → $350K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: ERIC KAPLAN CO Bristol Consultants (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $350K, to Eric Kaplan (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Louis and Gloria Flanzer
How much does The Louis and Gloria Flanzer give each year?
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer gave $7.1M across 134 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.5M across 111 grants.
What is The Louis and Gloria Flanzer's typical grant size?
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer's median grant in 2024 was $29,407, and its average grant was $53,255, across 134 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Louis and Gloria Flanzer that year got $47K on average.
Where does The Louis and Gloria Flanzer give grants?
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer gives mostly in Florida: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (72 grants), Bradenton, FL (22 grants), Venice, FL (9 grants) and Englewood, FL (5 grants).
Does The Louis and Gloria Flanzer give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Louis and Gloria Flanzer's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (129 of 134) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Louis and Gloria Flanzer's largest grantees?
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer's largest 2024 grantees include Columbia University - Trustees ($1,000,000), Forty Carrots Family Center ($308,379) and Women's Resource Center of Manatee ($279,444), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Louis and Gloria Flanzer?
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer reported $93.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Louis and Gloria Flanzer fund?
The Trust’s stated purpose is to improve quality of life for people in need in the four-county Greater Suncoast area. It supports programs in social service, social welfare, K-12 education and healthcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Louis and Gloria Flanzer?
The 2024 filing provides for grant applications by written request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Louis and Gloria Flanzer's EIN?
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6285967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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