Solot and Karp Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Solot and Karp Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $280,550 in 90 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$280,550
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $268,550 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $284,129 | 84 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $268,550 | 88 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $280,550 | 90 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Solot and Karp Family 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 Solot and Karp Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 33 | $83,550 |
| Florida | 17 | $83,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $65,000 |
| New York | 11 | $13,250 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $9,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $6,000 |
| California | 3 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $3,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $3,250 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Forever | general & unrestricted fund, and the Park Journeys Youth Initiative Program | $35,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | for the Park Journeys Initiative Program | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Inc | Annual Community Campaign | $22,500 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Temple Shalom Inc | Above and Beyond | $15,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Setting the Stages Campaign | $13,000 |
| NCH Healthcare Systems Inc | NCH Center for Philanthropy - Medical Diplomats Council | $12,500 |
| Moorings Park Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Temple Beth-El of Northbrook | Community Commitment fund | $12,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | President's Circle of the Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Temple Shalom Inc | Patron Sponsor for the Bubby and Bubbly Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Ar | Annual Fund | $3,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Stanford University | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Temple Shalom Inc | L'Shalom | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | WCK Gaza | $3,000 |
| Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SWFL | Patron Sponsor for the Luncheon and Patron Sponsor for the Triumph Gala | $2,500 |
| Hope Center for Arts and Technology Inc | Yellowstone Youth Trip Program | $2,500 |
| One Lawndale Childrens Discovery Center | Capital Fund for the Discovery Center | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth-El of Northbrook | Table Sponsor for the Rabbi's 30th Celebration Gala | $2,500 |
| The Ideal School of Manhattan | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Youngstown Area Jewish Federation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Inc | Royal Palm Society Donor to the Annual Fund | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University Philanthropic Fund | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | Burnham Society fund | $1,500 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society | The President's Circle - Founding Level | $1,500 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Glencoe Public Library Foundation | Rooted in History, Building for Tomorrow Campaign | $1,500 |
| Jewish Council on Urban Affairs | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| New Trier Township Angel Fund Inc | Food Pantry fund | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | the TUFTS University Prison Initiative at Tisch College | $1,500 |
| Writers Theatre Inc | Director's Society Creative's Fund | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Artis-Naples Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marsha B Karp
- Robert N Karp
- Janet F Solot
- Julie Solot
- Michael J Solot
Questions people ask
Does Solot and Karp Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Solot and Karp Family Foundation give?
$280,550 in tax year 2025, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Solot and Karp Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marsha B Karp (Trustee), Robert N Karp (Trustee), Janet F Solot (Trustee) and Julie Solot (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Solot and Karp Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and youth programs.