Private foundation · EIN 65-6318409 · Stuart, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kolasa Foundation Tr 121499

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $736K total, median $15K. 29% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$736K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in FL
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Barry University School of Social WorkMiami Shores, FLGeneral purpose$200K
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MIGeneral purpose$61K
Planned Parenthood of South East and North FlorodaWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral purpose$55K
Grace Center of HopePontiac, MIGeneral purpose$50K
Operation InternationalSouthampton, NYGeneral purpose$50K
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDGeneral purpose$30K
Meals on Wheels AmericaBaltimore, MDGeneral purpose$30K
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTGeneral purpose$30K
Trust Bridge Hospice FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral purpose$30K
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CAGeneral purpose$25K
Vital Voices Global Partnership DesignateWashington, DCGeneral purpose$25K
Academy of Science Saint LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral purpose$15K
Cure Alzheimer's FundWellesley Hills, MAGeneral purpose$15K
Donna Klein Jewish Academy IncBoca Raton, FLGeneral purpose$15K
Patriot Paws Service DogsRockwall, TXGeneral purpose$15K
Rainbow RailroadNew York, NYGeneral purpose$15K
St Joan of Arc Catholic ChurchBoca Raton, FLGeneral purpose$15K
SunserveWilton Manors, FLGeneral purpose$10K
Temple Beth ElBoca Raton, FLGeneral purpose$10K
The James L West Center for DementiaFort Worth, TXGeneral purpose$10K
Helping Hands MedicalLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$10K
The American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral purpose$7,500
The Salvation ArmySouthfield, MIGeneral purpose$7,500
Point FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$5,000

By state: Florida 7 · Michigan 3 · New York 2 · Maryland 2 · California 2 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Kolasa Foundation Tr 121499 is a private grantmaking foundation in Stuart, Florida, administered in care of Neta M Kolasa, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kolasa Foundation Tr 121499 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kolasa Foundation Tr 121499 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $736K across 24 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Kolasa Foundation Tr 121499 give?

Florida (7 grants), Michigan (3 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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