Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $14,500 and the largest $32,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$242,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$14,500
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $247,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,000 | 13 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $247,000 | 14 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $242,000 | 14 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frank Ptak 2418 NW 61st Diagonal, Boca Raton, FL 33496 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 681-9626, frank.ptak@outlook.com |
| What to submit | There is no standard application form. A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Organizations must be educational, religious or charitable as defined by irc section 170(c). |
What Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $174,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $58,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Foundation of South Palm Beach County | General | $32,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center | General | $29,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General | $27,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | General | $25,000 |
| Learn Charter School Network | General | $24,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General | $21,000 |
| Paws Chicago | General | $15,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | General | $14,000 |
| Best Foot Forward Foundation | General | $12,000 |
| Junior Achievement Chicago | General | $12,000 |
| McGraw YMCA | General | $11,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | General | $10,000 |
| Cares Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Curry College | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey B Ptak
- Jacquelyn F Morris
- Russell E Ptak
- Frank S Ptak
- Karen M Ptak
Questions people ask
Does Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation give?
$242,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $14,500.
Who runs Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey B Ptak (Pres, Director), Jacquelyn F Morris (VP, Director), Russell E Ptak (Tr, Director) and Frank S Ptak (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.