Elia & Fannie Karas Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Elia & Fannie Karas Foundation Inc is a private foundation in South Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $178,225 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $105,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$178,225
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$773,826
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $297,948 the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $133,225 | 12 | $966,704 |
| 2023 | $297,948 | 16 | $808,226 |
| 2024 | $178,225 | 14 | $773,826 |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph Karas 50 Liberty Drive 9K, Boston, MA 02210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 268-8800 |
| What to submit | No specific application form is necessary. Complete information on the charitable purpose of the request is required. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions except that it must be a tax-exempt charitable organization. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $107,000 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $60,225 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crohn & Colitis Foundation | Charitable contribution | $105,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Shirat Hayam | Charitable contribution | $15,500 |
| Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Italian Heritage Month Committee of Massachusetts | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Kellie Kennedy Golf Classic | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Ogunquit Playhouse Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Temple Israel of Sharon | Charitable contribution | $2,400 |
| Friends of the High Line | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Purpura Family Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| JCC of the North Shore | Charitable contribution | $1,825 |
| Marr Charitable Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Karas
Questions people ask
Does Elia & Fannie Karas Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Elia & Fannie Karas Foundation Inc give?
$178,225 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Elia & Fannie Karas Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Karas (President, Treasurer).