Michael Lascaris Scholarship Trust
Preselected recipients only
Michael Lascaris Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,400 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $103,200 and the largest $103,200. 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$206,400
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$103,200
- Largest grant$103,200
- Assets$3.1 million
Giving in 2025 was the same as $206,400 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $206,400 | 2 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $206,400 | 2 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $206,400 | 2 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Michael Lascaris Scholarship Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Michael Lascaris Scholarship Trust funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dessy Topouzides Institute of Foreign Languages | Scholarships to 94 individuals,Pursuant to a preapprovedScholarship procedure. | $103,200 |
| Estia Neas Smytnis English Language School | Scholarships to 89 individuals,Pursuant to a preapprovedScholarship procedure. | $103,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Koula Pagonis
- Evangelia Laiou
- Darsie Bowden
- Constantine Metaxas
- Theodore Rodes Jr
- John Relias
Questions people ask
Does Michael Lascaris Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael Lascaris Scholarship Trust give?
$206,400 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $103,200.
Who runs Michael Lascaris Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Koula Pagonis (Trustee), Evangelia Laiou (Program Manager), Darsie Bowden (Trustee) and Constantine Metaxas (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Michael Lascaris Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.