Harold Plotnek Charitable Foundatio
Preselected recipients only
Harold Plotnek Charitable Foundatio is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$27,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$600,444
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,300 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,000 | 4 | $533,123 |
| 2024 | $26,300 | 8 | $562,280 |
| 2025 | $27,500 | 9 | $600,444 |
How to apply
Harold Plotnek Charitable Foundatio 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 Harold Plotnek Charitable Foundatio funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $14,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $9,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Bass Inc | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Garden of Remembrance | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Tulane University | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundati | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Charles E Smith Life Communities | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Health in the Hood Inc | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Insight Through Education Inc | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Montgomery Hospice Inc | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Avril Plotnek
- David Plotnek
- Bernice Kaufman
- Jay Kaufman
Questions people ask
Does Harold Plotnek Charitable Foundatio accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold Plotnek Charitable Foundatio give?
$27,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Harold Plotnek Charitable Foundatio?
Its 2025 filing lists Avril Plotnek (Pres/Dir), David Plotnek (Vp/Dir), Bernice Kaufman (Vp/Dir) and Jay Kaufman (Vp/Dir/S/T).
What does Harold Plotnek Charitable Foundatio fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.