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Kolasa Foundation Trust 121499 is a private trust based in PALM BEACH, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Neta M Kolasa. It holds total assets of $11.3M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. Total assets have grown from $618K in 2011 to $11.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, District of Columbia and New Jersey. According to available records, Kolasa Foundation Trust 121499 has made 91 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $325K in 2021 to $496K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $200K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Michigan, New York, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Kolasa Foundation Trust 121499 primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 91 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, MI, NY.
Kolasa Foundation Trust 121499 has distributed a total of $2M across 91 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $200K.
Kolasa Foundation Trust 121499 typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kolasa Foundation Trust 121499 is headquartered in PALM BEACH, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Trust | TRUSTEE | $60K | $0 | $60K |
Total Giving
$556K
Total Assets
$11.1M
Fair Market Value
$13.5M
Net Worth
$11.1M
Grants Paid
$496K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$117K
Distribution Amount
$628K
Total Grants
91
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common GroundGENERAL PURPOSE | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Barry University School Of Social WorkGENERAL PURPOSE | Miami Shores, FL | $200K | 2023 |
| Wayne State UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Detroit, MI | $41K | 2023 |
| Operation InternationalGENERAL PURPOSE | Southampton, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of South East And North FlorodaGENERAL PURPOSE | West Palm Beach, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Save The ChildrenGENERAL PURPOSE | Fairfield, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership DesignateGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Trust Bridge Hospice FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | West Palm Beach, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels AmericaGENERAL PURPOSE | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| The Trevor ProjectGENERAL PURPOSE | West Hollywood, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL PURPOSE | Hagerstown, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Aids Healthcare FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Wilton Manors, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Donna Klein Jewish Academy IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Boca Raton, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Academy Of Science Saint LouisGENERAL PURPOSE | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Matt'S Cafe-Stmatthew'S Episcopal ChurchGENERAL PURPOSE | Mayo, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Temple Beth ElGENERAL PURPOSE | Boca Raton, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Cure Alzheimer'S FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Wellesley Hills, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Rainbow RailroadGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| St Joan Of Arc Catholic ChurchGENERAL PURPOSE | Boca Raton, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| The James L West Center For DementiaGENERAL PURPOSE | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Grace Center Of HopeGENERAL PURPOSE | Pontiac, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Patriot Paws Service DogsGENERAL PURPOSE | Rockwall, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Rochester Area Neighborhood HouseGENERAL PURPOSE | Rochester Hills, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Volunteer Florida FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Tallahassee, FL | $10K | 2022 |
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