The Herman Karpel Memorial Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Herman Karpel Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,222 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$71,222
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$66,318
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $85,800 the year before.
29% 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 | $22,410 | 12 | $179,044 |
| 2024 | $85,800 | 16 | $122,261 |
| 2025 | $71,222 | 17 | $66,318 |
How to apply
| Contact | Roberta Silman 317 Blue Hill Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 330-7923 |
What The Herman Karpel Memorial Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $43,500 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $25,600 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,872 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Support charitable works | $40,000 |
| Hevreh | Support charitable works | $5,100 |
| Global Narratives | Support charitable works | $5,000 |
| Tanglewood Music Center | Support charitable works | $5,000 |
| Mahaiwe Theatre | Support charitable works | $3,500 |
| Fitch Fdn | Support charitable works | $2,500 |
| Temple Adath Israel | Support charitable works | $1,872 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires | Support charitable works | $1,500 |
| Jewish Women's Federation of the Be | Support charitable works | $1,500 |
| The Mount | Support charitable works | $1,500 |
| American Friends of the Parents Cir | Support charitable works | $1,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow | Support charitable works | $500 |
| Shakespare & Co | Support charitable works | $500 |
| Stockbridge Library | Support charitable works | $500 |
| Berkshire Bounty | Support charitable works | $500 |
| Triplex Cinema | Support charitable works | $500 |
| Film North | Support charitable works | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Roberta Silman
Questions people ask
Does The Herman Karpel Memorial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Herman Karpel Memorial Foundation Inc give?
$71,222 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Herman Karpel Memorial Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Roberta Silman (President).
What does The Herman Karpel Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.