The Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust
Historical FunderSarasota, Florida · EIN 14-6285967 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$7.1M
Organizations funded134
Typical grant$29,370
Total assets$94.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,774 and $60,498.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ERIC KAPLAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1266 FIRST STREET SUITE 4, Sarasota FL 34236 |
| Phone | 9413765030 |
| ekaplan@bristolllc.com | |
| Form and materials | Grant Applications should be submitted with a written request and include the following: 1) most recent copy of tax return 2) mission of organization soliciting 3) specific description of proposed use of funds 4) name and of address of submitter 5) names and addresses of other funding sources for the proposed program both committed and applied to |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Award limitations include - Geographical: Support of the communities located only in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or Desoto County and which have no material activities beyond those counties. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the Trust reserves the right to make exceptions without creating any rights for any other agencies. Charitable fields: social services, social welfare, K-12 education and healthcare with education as primary function,but excluding the arts, such as theatre, music,entities primarily engaged in providing entertainment and similar performance based activities. Functions,activities and other: Delivers services to the public.Has and provides a valid IRS letter of determination and active Florida solicitation registration.Does not include any officers, directors or other principals and control people who have a criminal record. |
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
1% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University - Trustees | New York, NY | Endowment of Cardiology Department $2,000,000; | $1,000,000 |
| Forty Carrots Family Center | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $308,379 |
| Women's Resource Center of Manatee | Bradenton, FL | Educational - To engage, educate, enrich and empower women | $279,444 |
| Mothers helping Mothers | Sarasota, FL | General - Children & Family Support | $208,180 |
| South County Food Pantry | Venice, FL | General & Matching | $197,451 |
| Goodwill Manasota | Bradenton, FL | General - Matching | $153,855 |
| Samaritan Counseling Of The Gulf Coast | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $138,880 |
| Meals On Wheels Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $132,544 |
| St Joseph's Food Pantry Of Bradenton | Bradenton, FL | General & Matching | $131,923 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota Manatee & DeSota Counties Inc | Arcadia, FL | Louis & Gloria Flanzer Club - To enable young people to reach their full potential; Various Sponsorships | $129,640 |
| Humane Society Of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $125,284 |
| Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo Inc | Arcadia, FL | General & Sponsorship for Championship Rodeo | $125,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $124,844 |
| Second Heart Home | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $117,265 |
| Operation Warrior Resolution & Patriot Support | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $111,003 |
| Satchel's Last Resort Rescue And Sanctuary | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $108,989 |
| The Haven | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $99,375 |
| Still Point Mission | Bradenton, FL | General & Matching | $94,210 |
| Turning Points | Bradenton, FL | General & Matching | $91,824 |
| AVIVA Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General & Matching | $90,598 |
| Various Suncoast Charities | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $89,731 |
| Embracing Our Differences | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $80,820 |
| Nates Honor Animal Rescue | Bradenton, FL | General - Journey Home Capital campaign | $79,953 |
| St Francis Animal Rescue Of Venice | Venice, FL | General & Matching | $79,463 |
| Habitat For Humanity Sarasota & S Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $77,489 |
| ALSO Youth Inc | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $77,056 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services of the Suncoast Inc | Sarasota, FL | PUBLIC CHARITIES - JFCS Alzheimer's & Caregiver Program 5th year of 5 year pledge | $74,666 |
| Child Protection Center Inc | Sarasota, FL | General - Protection of Children | $69,674 |
| Coming Together against Cancer - CTAC Team TONY | Sarasota, FL | Educational - To educate donors and the community on advances in the fight against cancer | $67,780 |
| Pace Center For Girls Bradenton | Bradenton, FL | General & Matching | $66,530 |
| Sparcc | Venice, FL | General & Matching | $65,040 |
| Senior Friendship Centers | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $63,457 |
| Children's Guardian Fund | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $60,965 |
| Safe Children Coalition Inc | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $60,498 |
| Easterseals Of Southwest Florida | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $59,115 |
| HOPE Family Services | W Bradenton, FL | General & Matching | $58,540 |
| Academy At Glengary | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $58,250 |
| North Port Meals On Wheels | North Port, FL | General & Matching | $56,020 |
| Englewood Meals On Wheels | Englewood, FL | General & Matching | $54,072 |
| Sertoma Kids Speech Language Therapy Clinic | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $52,638 |
| Second Chance last opportunity | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $52,014 |
| Legal Aid Manasota | Venice, FL | General & Matching | $50,506 |
| Feeding Empty Little Tummies | Palmetto, FL | General & Matching | $48,258 |
| Mayors' Feed The Hungry Program Inc | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $47,140 |
| Education Foundation Of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $46,378 |
| Resilient Retreat | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $43,330 |
| Neuro Challenge Foundation For Parkinson's | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $41,960 |
| American Cancer Society | Sarasota, FL | Relay for Life team & General | $41,885 |
| Family Promise of South Sarasota County (FPSSC) | Venice, FL | General - Children & Families | $40,740 |
| Longboat Key Center For Healthy Living | Longboat Key, FL | General & Matching | $40,434 |
| Sarasota Manatee Assoc For Riding Therapy | Bradenton, FL | General & Matching | $39,247 |
| Lifeline Productions Inc | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $39,010 |
| The Blessing Bags Project | Bradenton, FL | General & Matching | $37,321 |
| Harvest House | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $36,860 |
| Children First | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $36,635 |
| Hershorin Schiff Community Day School | Sarasota, FL | General - Education | $36,500 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Gulfcoast | Sarasota, FL | General & Matching | $36,406 |
| Our Daily Bread | Bradenton, FL | General & Matching | $36,050 |
| Take Stock In Children - Sarasota & Manatee Counties | Palmetto, FL | General & Matching | $35,070 |
| Manatee County Habitat For Humanity | Bradenton, FL | General & Matching | $34,716 |
Showing the 60 largest of 134 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,136,228 | 134 |
| 2023 | $9,503,463 | 111 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349100538
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-6285967
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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