Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation is a private foundation in Milton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $736,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$736,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$18.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $715,000 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $374,465 | 13 | $11.1 million |
| 2023 | $480,000 | 12 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $715,000 | 21 | $15.2 million |
| 2025 | $736,000 | 24 | $18.2 million |
How to apply
Cathy and George Sakellaris 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 Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $486,000 |
| New York | 3 | $60,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston | General support | $100,000 |
| Northeastern University | General support | $100,000 |
| Center for Hellenic Music and Culture | General support | $50,000 |
| Dana Farber | General support | $50,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | General support | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia | General support | $25,000 |
| Milton Academy | General support | $25,000 |
| National Hellenic Museum | General support | $25,000 |
| Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| The Hellenic Initiative (Thi) | General support | $25,000 |
| Hellenic Womens Club | General support | $20,000 |
| Alpha Omega Council | General support | $15,000 |
| Boston Ballet | General support | $15,000 |
| American Hellenic Institute Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General support | $10,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston | General support | $10,000 |
| Sailing Foundation of New York | General support | $10,000 |
| The Samuel Huntington Fund Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| The Luv U Project | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathy Papoulias-Sakellaris
- George Sakellaris
Questions people ask
Does Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation give?
$736,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cathy Papoulias-Sakellaris (Trustee) and George Sakellaris (Trustee).
What does Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.