Getzen Family Charities Inc
Preselected recipients only
Getzen Family Charities Inc is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$250,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $122,500 the year before.
14% 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 | $120,850 | 18 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $122,500 | 21 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $250,500 | 21 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Getzen Family Charities Inc 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 Getzen Family Charities Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $224,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Counseling Center | Let's say yes! Capital campaign | $110,000 |
| Forty Carrots Family Center | Mental health & parents' education | $20,000 |
| Girl Scout of Gulfcoast Florida Inc | Youth | $20,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Hunger/homeless | $10,000 |
| Church of the Palms | Hunger/homeless | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County | Emergency distress | $10,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County Inc | Education | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sarasota Inc | Hunger/homeless | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Emergency distress | $10,000 |
| Academy at Glengary | Mental health - job training | $5,000 |
| Resurrection House | Hunger/homeless | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Medical | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Veterans/homeless | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Fbo mid-south florida chapter | $5,000 |
| Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation | Family relief | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Emergency distress | $2,500 |
| Big Waters Land Trust Inc | Conservation environment | $2,500 |
| Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund Inc | Veterans/homeless | $2,500 |
| Southwest Florida Council Boy Scouts of America | Youth | $2,500 |
| Sarasota Bay Watch Inc | Environment | $1,000 |
| Solve Maternity Homes | Mother/child relief | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Minta M Getzen
- Linda R Getzen
- Sandra L Alger
- James W Getzen
Questions people ask
Does Getzen Family Charities Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Getzen Family Charities Inc give?
$250,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Getzen Family Charities Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Minta M Getzen (VP), Linda R Getzen (President), Sandra L Alger (Secretary/Treasurer) and James W Getzen (VP).
What does Getzen Family Charities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, housing and homelessness and health.