Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $924,156 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $709,806. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$924,156
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$709,806
- Assets$30.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $512,500 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $512,500 | 18 | $20.1 million |
| 2025 | $924,156 | 20 | $30.6 million |
How to apply
Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | $786,306 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $27,500 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | To support the organization's mission. | $709,806 |
| Marquette University | To support the organization's mission. | $50,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | To support the organization's mission. | $30,000 |
| Brother Rice High School | To support the organization's mission. | $25,000 |
| The Humane Society of the United States | To support the organization's mission. | $25,000 |
| Universty of Michigan - Eva Feldman | To support the organization's mission. | $20,000 |
| Henry Ford Hospital Foundation | To support the organization's mission. | $10,000 |
| House of Hounds USA | To support the organization's mission. | $10,000 |
| Arab American National Museum | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Center of the Arts | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Health Corps Inc | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Israeli Tennis & Education | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| National Alliance Eating Disorder | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| New Detroit | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Jamestown Foundation | To support the organization's mission. | $2,500 |
| Detroit Goodfellas | To support the organization's mission. | $1,000 |
| Detroit Catholic Central | To support the organization's mission. | $500 |
| Wesley Bell Choir - Christ United Methodist Church | To support the organization's mission. | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- John Rakolta Jr
- Terry L Rakolta
Questions people ask
Does Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation give?
$924,156 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Rakolta Jr (Trustee) and Terry L Rakolta (Trustee).
What does Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and animals.