Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and Jill E Karp Trustees
Preselected recipients only
Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and Jill E Karp Trustees is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$917,856
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.1 million the year before.
36% 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 | $4.4 million | 29 | $852,467 |
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 77 | $536,800 |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 31 | $917,856 |
How to apply
Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and Jill E Karp Trustees 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 Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and Jill E Karp Trustees funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 26 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 2 | $410,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Facing History & Ourselves | Charitable contribution | $500,000 |
| Boston Youth Sanctuary | Charitable contribution | $400,000 |
| Union College | Charitable contribution | $400,000 |
| Temple Beth Avodah | Charitable contribution | $160,000 |
| Our Generation Speaks | Charitable contribution | $60,000 |
| The Joey Fund | Charitable contribution | $60,000 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Inc | Charitable contribution | $60,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Getting to We Inc | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| William James | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Hospitality Homes Inc | Charitable contribution | $33,334 |
| Crossroads | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Mt Auburn Hospital | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| The Boston Foundation | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Gavin Foundation Road to Recovery Gala | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Film Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Freshman Fresh Start | Charitable contribution | $5,500 |
| Irise Above Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Community Television | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Nantucket Atheneum | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| John Winthrop School | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Nantucket Golf Club Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Nantucket Comedy Festival | Charitable contribution | $1,200 |
| Boston Children's Museum | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Naples Fire Volunteer Assoc | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Dana-Farber | Charitable contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen R Karp
- Jill E Karp
Questions people ask
Does Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and Jill E Karp Trustees accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and Jill E Karp Trustees give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and Jill E Karp Trustees?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen R Karp (Trustee) and Jill E Karp (Trustee).
What does Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and Jill E Karp Trustees fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.