Costas Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Costas Family Foundation is a private foundation in Key Largo, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $310,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$310,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $225,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $135,000 | 8 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 12 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $310,000 | 12 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Costas 24 Dockside Lane, Key Largo, FL 33037 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 552-5250 |
What Costas Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $165,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Valve Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | General support | $100,000 |
| A Better Chance | General support | $25,000 |
| The Teak Fellowship | General support | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County | General support | $10,000 |
| Dream Charter School | General support | $10,000 |
| Go Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia City Rowing Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The Literacy Center | General support | $10,000 |
| NJ Leep | General support | $7,500 |
| Seeds - Access Changes Everything | General support | $7,500 |
| The Possibility Project | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Costas
- Barbara S Costas
Questions people ask
Does Costas Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Costas Family Foundation give?
$310,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Costas Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John P Costas (President) and Barbara S Costas (Secretary and Treasurer).
What does Costas Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.