Karen's Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Karen's Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,110 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,360. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,110
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,360
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,540 the year before.
73% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,460 | 12 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $80,540 | 6 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $120,110 | 11 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Gamoran 270 South Hanford St 100, Seattle, WA 98134 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 920-8100 |
| What to submit | Information on organization and need |
What Karen's Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7 | $111,360 |
| New York | 2 | $6,750 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple de Hirsch Sinai Temple de Hirsch Sinai | General operating support | $50,360 |
| Jewish Family Service Jewish Family Service | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Hillel U of UW Hillel U of UW | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattl Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center Stroum Jewish Community Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Treehouse Treehouse | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | General operating support | $3,500 |
| JCC Association of North America JCC Association of North America | General operating support | $3,250 |
| Palm Desert Community Center Palm Desert Community Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Fairmount Park PTA Fairmount Park PTA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Living Desert Zoo & Gardens Living Desert Zoo & Gardens | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Mayers Gamoran
- Joel B Gamoran
- Erin Haber
Questions people ask
Does Karen's Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Karen's Family Foundation give?
$120,110 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Karen's Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Mayers Gamoran (President &), Joel B Gamoran (Secretary) and Erin Haber (Vice-Preside).
What does Karen's Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and environment and conservation.