Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation
EIN 264190675Total 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
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
JP
Jeffrey B Ptak
4+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
JM
Jacquelyn F Morris
4+ yrs
Vice President, Director
Leadership
RP
Russell E Ptak
4+ yrs
Tr, Director
FP
Frank S Ptak
4+ yrs
Director
KP
Karen M Ptak
4+ yrs
Director
JP
Jeffrey B Ptak
4+ yrs
President, Director
Leadership
JM
Jacquelyn F Morris
4+ yrs
Vice President, Director
Leadership
RP
Russell E Ptak
4+ yrs
Tr, Director
FP
Frank S Ptak
4+ yrs
Director
KP
Karen M Ptak
4+ yrs
Director
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 |