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Karsan Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 462163447

Karsan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $65,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Karsan Family 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

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania3$50,000
Maine1$15,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Welcoming Center
Philadelphia, PA
General purpose$25,000
Friends of the Rail Park
Philadelphia, PA
General purpose$15,000
Institute for Humane Education
Surry, ME
General purpose$15,000
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia, PA
General purpose$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Karsan Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Karsan Family Foundation give?

$65,000 in tax year 2023, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs Karsan Family Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists David S Kovsky (Director), Nooruddin S Karsan (President), Nyla Koncurat (Treasurer) and Shirin Karsan (Vice President).

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