Private foundation · EIN 93-1516359 · Palm Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation

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: 20 grants paid, $924K total, median $5,000. 10% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$924K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
10%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$31M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsBloomfield Hills, MITo support the organization's mission.$710K
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WITo support the organization's mission.$50K
Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FLTo support the organization's mission.$30K
Brother Rice High SchoolBloomfield Hills, MITo support the organization's mission.$25K
The Humane Society of the United StatesWashington, DCTo support the organization's mission.$25K
Universty of Michigan - Eva FeldmanAnn Arbor, MITo support the organization's mission.$20K
Henry Ford Hospital FoundationDetroit, MITo support the organization's mission.$10K
House of Hounds USASanta Rosa, CATo support the organization's mission.$10K
Arab American National MuseumDearborn, MITo support the organization's mission.$5,000
Great Lakes Center of the ArtsBay Harbor, MITo support the organization's mission.$5,000
Health Corps IncNew York, NYTo support the organization's mission.$5,000
Israeli Tennis & EducationNew York, NYTo support the organization's mission.$5,000
Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at PurdueWest Lafayette, INTo support the organization's mission.$5,000
Michigan Humane SocietyDetroit, MITo support the organization's mission.$5,000
National Alliance Eating DisorderWest Palm Beach, FLTo support the organization's mission.$5,000
New DetroitDetroit, MITo support the organization's mission.$5,000
Jamestown FoundationWashington, DCTo support the organization's mission.$2,500
Detroit GoodfellasDetroit, MITo support the organization's mission.$1,000
Detroit Catholic CentralNovi, MITo support the organization's mission.$500
Wesley Bell Choir - Christ United Methodist ChurchSalt Lake City, UTTo support the organization's mission.$350

By state: Michigan 10 · Wisconsin 1 · Florida 2 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Beach, Florida, administered in care of John Rakolta Jr, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation 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 Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $924K across 20 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Amb John Rakolta Jr and Terry L Rakolta Foundation give?

Michigan (10 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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