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Kassandra Foundation

Preselected recipients only Ithaca, New York · EIN 273000759

Kassandra Foundation is a private foundation in Ithaca, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,091 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $360 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $3,546 the year before.

57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,3863$73,069
2024$3,5463$79,553
2025$4,0917$2,984

How to apply

Kassandra 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Kassandra Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York7$4,091

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Walk Foundation
Ithaca, NY
Charitable contribution$2,000
Lehman Alternative Comm School Tips
Ithaca, NY
Charitable contribution$1,000
St Greek Orthodox Church - Philopto
Ithaca, NY
Charitable contribution$370
Ithaca High - Code Red Robotics
Ithaca, NY
Charitable contributions$360
Shannon Brook Farm
Watkins Glen, NY
Charitable contribution$300
Cornell Cooperative Ext Tompkins Co
Ithaca, NY
Charitable contributions$60
Binghampton University Foundation
Binghampton, NY
Charitable contribution$1

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Kassandra Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Kassandra Foundation give?

$4,091 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $360.

Who runs Kassandra Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Dr George M Maltezos (President) and Suzy K Lee (Vice Preside).

What does Kassandra Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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