The Thalia & George Liberatos Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Thalia & George Liberatos Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $77,500. 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$300,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$77,500
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
5% 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 | $180,000 | 23 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 23 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 23 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
The Thalia & George Liberatos Foundation Inc 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 The Thalia & George Liberatos Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $142,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $77,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $12,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $6,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amigos of Costa Rica | To support education and land conservation activities in costa rica (see statement 7). | $77,500 |
| Catskill Mountainkeeper Inc | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | General purpose | $19,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General purpose | $12,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General purpose | $12,000 |
| American Heart Association | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | General purpose | $10,000 |
| City Harvest | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Ny | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| PKD Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Esophageal Cancer Action Network | General purpose | $6,500 |
| United Plant Savers | General purpose | $5,000 |
| 911 Responders Remembered Park Inc | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Teensmart International | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Weekend of Chamber Music | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Individual | General purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven R Fried
- Paul Kirchenberg
- Neal A Brown
Questions people ask
Does The Thalia & George Liberatos Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Thalia & George Liberatos Foundation Inc give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Thalia & George Liberatos Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven R Fried (President), Paul Kirchenberg (Treasurer) and Neal A Brown (Vice President).
What does The Thalia & George Liberatos Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and youth programs.