Florence Petrlik Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, with a notable emphasis on health-related initiatives. Its mission includes funding organizations that focus on Alzheimer's research, cancer research, and chronic illness support, reflecting a commitment to improving health and wellness. The foundation also supports arts and culture, as evidenced by its grants to organizations like the Boston Ballet. Overall, it aims to enhance community well-being through diverse philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations with an established relationship or local presence connected to the trustees’ network, especially health/disease charities, human services, or arts organizations with ties to Massachusetts or with prior visibility to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Existing relationship or introduction to a trustee or known grantee
- • Established program or presence in Massachusetts
- • Mission alignment with health/disease research, human services, or arts
- • Capacity to receive unrestricted general operating support
- • Track record of prior funding from this foundation or its network
Geography
Grants appear in eight states in the latest year, but the dollar flow is heavily weighted: about 83% of grant dollars went to Massachusetts, so the footprint is multi-state but largely MA‑focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 22 distinct recipients (22 grants) with many independent organizations represented; although the top five capture most dollars, the number of separate grantees indicates a broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Filings and the default application settings indicate the foundation funds only preselected applicants, and only two new recipients appeared in the latest year versus 20 returning grantees, so unfamiliar applicants appear unlikely to access funding without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
