Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach, Florida · EIN 93-1516359 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$924K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$30.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | Bloomfield Hills, MI | To support the organization's mission. | $709,806 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | To support the organization's mission. | $50,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | To support the organization's mission. | $30,000 |
| Brother Rice High School | Bloomfield Hills, MI | To support the organization's mission. | $25,000 |
| The Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | To support the organization's mission. | $25,000 |
| Universty of Michigan - Eva Feldman | Ann Arbor, MI | To support the organization's mission. | $20,000 |
| Henry Ford Hospital Foundation | Detroit, MI | To support the organization's mission. | $10,000 |
| House of Hounds USA | Santa Rosa, CA | To support the organization's mission. | $10,000 |
| Arab American National Museum | Dearborn, MI | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Center of the Arts | Bay Harbor, MI | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Health Corps Inc | New York, NY | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Israeli Tennis & Education | New York, NY | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue | West Lafayette, IN | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Detroit, MI | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| National Alliance Eating Disorder | West Palm Beach, FL | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| New Detroit | Detroit, MI | To support the organization's mission. | $5,000 |
| Jamestown Foundation | Washington, DC | To support the organization's mission. | $2,500 |
| Detroit Goodfellas | Detroit, MI | To support the organization's mission. | $1,000 |
| Detroit Catholic Central | Novi, MI | To support the organization's mission. | $500 |
| Wesley Bell Choir - Christ United Methodist Church | Salt Lake City, UT | To support the organization's mission. | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $924,156 | 20 |
| 2024 | $512,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349100317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1516359
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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