Platkin Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Platkin Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $216,483 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$216,483
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $171,193 the year before.
50% 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 | $204,284 | 23 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $171,193 | 21 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $216,483 | 32 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Platkin Family Foundation 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 Platkin Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $119,850 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $53,500 |
| New York | 2 | $20,400 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,700 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,033 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marie Shelby Botanical Gardens | General | $20,000 |
| West Bergen Mental Healthcare | General | $20,000 |
| The Bay Park Conservancy | General | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Florida | General | $15,700 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $10,700 |
| Enbracing Our Differences | General | $10,300 |
| All Faiths Food Banks (Sarasota) | General | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | General | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| The Valerie Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Resilient Retreat | General | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | General | $7,500 |
| Sarasota African American Culture Coalition | General | $7,500 |
| Girls Inc | General | $5,400 |
| Hope Family Services | General | $5,000 |
| Urbanite Theatre | General | $5,000 |
| Inclusion Revolution | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation | General | $3,500 |
| Jewish Family Services of New Jersey | General | $2,500 |
| State College of Florida Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Visible Men Academy | General | $2,500 |
| IMPACT100 SRQ | General | $1,100 |
| Chicago Food Rescue | General | $1,033 |
| Women's Resources Center | General | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | General | $1,000 |
| Ringling Museum of Art (Sarasota) | General | $1,000 |
| Take Stock in Children | General | $1,000 |
| Spaaces | General | $1,000 |
| Tanners Turkeys | General | $500 |
| WSLR | General | $500 |
| Sarasota Affairs World Council | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Shari Hope
- Nancy Platkin
- Beatrice Fernandez
Questions people ask
Does Platkin Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Platkin Family Foundation Inc give?
$216,483 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Platkin Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Shari Hope (President), Nancy Platkin (Vice President) and Beatrice Fernandez (Secretary).
What does Platkin Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and human services.