Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation
Historical FunderBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 26-4190675 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FRANK PTAK |
|---|---|
| Address | 2418 NW 61ST DIAGONAL, BOCA RATON FL 33496 |
| Phone | 8476819626 |
| frank.ptak@outlook.com | |
| Form and materials | 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). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Foundation of South Palm Beach County | Boca Raton, FL | General | $32,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center | Chicago, IL | General | $29,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | General | $27,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Learn Charter School Network | Chicago, IL | General | $24,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General | $21,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Tampa, FL | General | $14,000 |
| Best Foot Forward Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General | $12,000 |
| Junior Achievement Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $12,000 |
| Mcgraw YMCA | Evanston, IL | General | $11,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Cares Foundation | Union, NJ | General | $5,000 |
| Curry College | Milton, MA | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $247,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $240,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610519349100411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4190675
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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