The Todd and Karen Wanek Family Foundation Ltd
Invitation OnlyTampa, Florida · EIN 27-3309697 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $1,011,747.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
33% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | Tampa, FL | Gamma Delta 2.0 CAR-T Project and PGC1A CAR-T Project | $1,011,747 |
| Sentinel Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Foundation | Tampa, FL | General Purpose | $15,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | Tampa, FL | Gamma Delta 2.0 CAR-T Project and PGC1A CAR-T Project | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,176,747 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,263,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523099349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3309697
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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