Karen J Glanert Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 39-6695585 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$300K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
80% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish | Wauwatosa, WI | To grant wishes to children with critcal illnesses | $30,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | To inspire curiosity, excite minds, and increase desire to preserve and protect our world's natural and cultural diversity through… | $25,000 |
| Coastal Commons at Cypress Cove | Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | For assistance to sick children | $15,000 |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled | Winter Park, CO | To provide therapeutic recreation, competition and adaptive sports for children and adults with disabilities | $10,000 |
| Soldiers Best Friend | Peoria, AZ | To help veterans living with combat-related post traumatic stress disorder | $10,000 |
| Patriots Service Dogs | Belleview, FL | To train quality service dogs for military veterans struggling with mobility, ptsd, and mst | $10,000 |
| Rawhide Boys Ranch | New London, WI | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Samartians Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Church Charities LLC K9 Comfort Dog Ministry | Addison, IL | To have K-9 comfort dogs serve every day in the community in which they are placed and are deployed in times of disaster and crisis to… | $10,000 |
| Grand Foundation- | Sturtevant, WI | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL | To provide food assitance to indigent families | $10,000 |
| Valerie's House | Fort Myers, FL | To help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives | $10,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | To serve the needs of the homeless and needy | $10,000 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | Fort Myers, FL | To provide shelter and care for homeless animals | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Lee County Homeless Coalition | Fort Myers, FL | To provide assistance to the homeless | $10,000 |
| Wildfire Firefighter Foundation | Boise, ID | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Never Say Never Playland | Delavan, WI | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Mikerowe Works | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Turning Point | Henderson, NC | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kafika House | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Caruso Family Charities | Lakewood, CO | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Inclusive Bean | Racine, WI | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Grand Fire Protection | Granby, CO | To provide fire safety | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Dolly's Imagination Library | Sevierville, TN | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Collin Farrel Foundation | Encino, CA | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Orlando, FL | For assistance to people with disabilities | $3,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | For assistance to indigent families | $3,000 |
| Metro Caring | Denver, CO | To provide food to indigent families. | $3,000 |
| World Food Program | Washington DC, WA | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Mile High United Way | Denver, CO | To provde affordable housing and basic needs to indigent families. | $3,000 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Denver, CO | To connect people with plants | $2,500 |
| University of Colorado | Boulder, CO | Unrestricted general charitable purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $255,500 | 27 |
| 2023 | $291,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621429349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6695585
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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