Getzen Family Charities Inc
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 82-0540623 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$250K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
23% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Counseling Center | Sarasota, FL | Let's say yes! capital campaign | $110,000 |
| Forty Carrots Family Center | Sarasota, FL | Mental health & parents' education | $20,000 |
| Girl Scout of Gulfcoast Florida Inc | Sarasota, FL | Youth | $20,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | Hunger/Homeless | $10,000 |
| Church of the Palms | Sarasota, FL | Hunger/Homeless | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | Emergency distress | $10,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County Inc | North Port, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sarasota Inc | Sarasota, FL | Hunger/Homeless | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Emergency distress | $10,000 |
| Academy at Glengary | Sarasota, FL | Mental health - job training | $5,000 |
| Resurrection House | Sarasota, FL | Hunger/Homeless | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Medical | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Veterans/Homeless | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Washington, DC | $5,000 | |
| Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | Family relief | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Emergency distress | $2,500 |
| Big Waters Land Trust Inc | Osprey, FL | Conservation environment | $2,500 |
| Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund Inc | Sarasota, FL | Veterans/Homeless | $2,500 |
| Southwest Florida Council Boy Scouts of America | Ft Myers, FL | Youth | $2,500 |
| Sarasota Bay Watch Inc | Osprey, FL | Environment | $1,000 |
| Solve Maternity Homes | Bradenton, FL | Mother/Child relief | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $250,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $122,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $120,850 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640779349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-0540623
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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