The St Katherine Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The St Katherine Foundation is a private foundation in Redondo Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,100 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,100
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,100 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,200 | 23 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $48,100 | 19 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $85,100 | 26 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The St Katherine Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The St Katherine Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 26 | $85,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Katherine Fund | Philoptochos | $25,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Donation to school. Modern Greek Studies. | $5,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Cloyeras Modern Greek Studies | $5,000 |
| Give Mentor Love Foundation | Donation | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Greek Orthodox Met of San Francisco | Donation | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Melanie O'Regan
- Chris Caras Jr
- Tony Kostas
- Helen Dalis
- Dr Nicholas Halikis
- Rosalind Halikis
- Arty Feles
- Phillip Makris
- Craig Brothers
- Maria Santy
Questions people ask
Does The St Katherine Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The St Katherine Foundation give?
$85,100 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The St Katherine Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melanie O'Regan (Treasurer), Chris Caras Jr (Vice President), Tony Kostas (Director) and Helen Dalis (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The St Katherine Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.