Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation

EIN 264190675

Chicago, IL 60606 |(312) 845-5459

Total Given 2020–2023
$930K
60 grants · $232K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$22K
grant size
64%
deep partner · 14/22 multi-year
repeat
$1.6M
Assets (2023)
22
Distinct Recipients

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person FRANK PTAK
Phone (312) 845-5459
Deadlines THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
How to Apply THERE IS NO STANDARD APPLICATION FORM. A LETTER REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION IS SUFFICIENT.
Restrictions ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE AS DEFINED BY IRC SECTION 170(C).

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $233K $1.5M $327K 20
2021 $227K $1.7M $526K 14
2022 $230K $1.7M $331K 13
2023 $240K $1.6M $242K 13

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 60 grants on record

Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$22K
Maximum
$27K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

JM
Jacquelyn F Morris 4+ yrs
Vice President, Director Leadership
JP
Jeffrey B Ptak 4+ yrs
President, Director Leadership
KP
Karen M Ptak 4+ yrs
Director
FP
Frank S Ptak 4+ yrs
Director
RP
Russell E Ptak 4+ yrs
Tr, Director

Grants Awarded (60 total)

Purpose
Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center Chicago, IL $27,000 GENERAL 2023
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL $27,000 GENERAL 2023
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL $27,000 GENERAL 2022
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL $26,000 GENERAL 2021
Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center Chicago, IL $26,000 GENERAL 2022
Depaul University College of Commerce Chicago, IL $25,000 GENERAL 2020
Depaul University College of Commerce Chicago, IL $25,000 GENERAL 2021
Depaul University College of Commerce Chicago, IL $25,000 GENERAL 2023
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Chicago, IL $25,000 GENERAL 2023
Depaul University College of Commerce Chicago, IL $25,000 GENERAL 2022
Junior Achievement Chicago Chicago, IL $23,000 GENERAL 2021
Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center Chicago, IL $23,000 GENERAL 2021
Lincoln Park Zoological Society Chicago, IL $23,000 GENERAL 2023
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL $22,000 GENERAL 2020
Junior Achievement Chicago Chicago, IL $22,000 GENERAL 2020
Junior Achievement Chicago Chicago, IL $22,000 GENERAL 2023
Lincoln Park Zoological Society Chicago, IL $21,000 GENERAL 2022
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Chicago, IL $21,000 GENERAL 2022
Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center Chicago, IL $20,000 GENERAL 2020
Lincoln Park Zoological Society Chicago, IL $20,000 GENERAL 2021
Learn Charter School Network Chicago, IL $20,000 GENERAL 2023
Junior Achievement Chicago Chicago, IL $20,000 GENERAL 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL $19,000 GENERAL 2023
Lincoln Park Zoological Society Chicago, IL $17,000 GENERAL 2020
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Chicago, IL $17,000 GENERAL 2021