Karpel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karpel Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$45,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $55,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,000 | 7 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 4 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 2 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Karpel 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prosecutors Center for Excellence | Work with prosecutors to improve criminal justice | $35,000 |
| Individual | Larry Morse II Commitement to Justice Grant | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff L Karpel
- Bradley C Berry
- Jeff Reisig
- Kevin S Brackett
- Jennifer M Joyce
- John J Choi
- Spencer Merriweather
- Jean Peters Baker
- Jeannine Pacioni
- Morgan Gire
- Stephen Kunzweiler
- Kenda Culpepper
- Charles Smith III
- John D Miller
Questions people ask
Does Karpel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karpel Foundation give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Karpel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeff L Karpel (President and CEO), Bradley C Berry (Secretary and Executive Director), Jeff Reisig (Director) and Kevin S Brackett (Director) among 14 officers and trustees.