The Karina Foundation
Accepts applications
The Karina Foundation is a private foundation in Marion, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $117,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$117,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $114,500 the year before.
54% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,500 | 13 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $117,000 | 13 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eric H Strand 204 Spring Street, Marion, MA 02738 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 748-0800, estrand@baldwin-llc.com |
| What to submit | Brief history of the organization description of the project (not more than 3 pages) budget and time frame, supply proof of tax exempt status, list of board of directors, latest audited financial statements |
What The Karina Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $36,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $18,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $8,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Restricted | $15,000 |
| Fabretto Children's Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Center for Wooden Boats | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Otseogenesis Imperfacta Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rice University | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Portland Trails | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lloyd Center for the Enviroment | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Kiran Anjali Project | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Open Window School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Nurse Home Care | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric H Strand
- Karen L Braitmayer
- Eric A Braitmayer
- Kristina B Hewey
Questions people ask
Does The Karina Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Karina Foundation give?
$117,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Karina Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric H Strand (Trustee), Karen L Braitmayer (Advisory BD.), Eric A Braitmayer (Advisory BD.) and Kristina B Hewey (Advisory BD.).
What does The Karina Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.