Karpathian Educational Trust
Accepts applications
Karpathian Educational Trust is a private foundation in Wexford, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$654,297
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,000 | 7 | $518,103 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 8 | $575,829 |
| 2025 | $12,000 | 4 | $654,297 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tammy Backeris 111 Foxwood Drive, Wexford, PA 15090 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 613-1605, tammyback23@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | 1). A completed application form 2). Official high school and/or college transcript (cumulative q. P. A. And offical seal of the school must be included). 3). Act or sat test score results 4). Student essay (as described on page 3 of the application) 5). Completed college financial aid forms (FAFSA) |
| Deadlines | September 15th for the upcomming school year |
| Restrictions | The applicants must be high school graduates of karpathian descent who wish to further their education by attending an accredited college or university. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Karpathian Educational Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3 | $9,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Education | $3,000 |
| Individual | Education | $3,000 |
| Individual | Education | $3,000 |
| Individual | Education | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tammy Backeris
- Elias Diacopoulos
- Mike Epitropoulos
- Chronis Manolis
Questions people ask
Does Karpathian Educational Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 15th for the upcomming school year.
How much does Karpathian Educational Trust give?
$12,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Karpathian Educational Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Tammy Backeris (Secretary/Trustee), Elias Diacopoulos (Trustee), Mike Epitropoulos (Trustee) and Chronis Manolis (Trustee).
What does Karpathian Educational Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.