Funder directory Massachusetts ELIA & FANNIE KARAS FOUNDATION INC

Private foundation · SOUTH BOSTON, MA · EIN 046074427

ELIA & FANNIE KARAS FOUNDATION INC

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$1,248–$18,650

median $3,750

Giving (latest FY)

$178,225

14 grants · FY2025

Assets

$773,826

gives nationally

Civil rights · 50%Recreation & sports · 25%Arts & culture · 18%Diseases & disorders · 5%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: NO SPECIFIC APPLICATION FORM IS NECESSARY. COMPLETE INFORMATION ON THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST IS REQUIRED.

Deadlines: NONE

Restrictions: NO RESTRICTIONS EXCEPT THAT IT MUST BE A TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.

Contact: JOSEPH KARAS · 50 LIBERTY DRIVE 9K, BOSTON, MA, 02210 · 6172688800

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
CROHN & COLITIS FOUNDATION · NEW YORK, NY CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION $105,000
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN · BOSTON, MA CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION $20,000
SHIRAT HAYAM · SWAMPSCOTT, MA CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION $15,500
ROSE FITZGERALD KENNEDY GREENWAY CONSERVANCY · BOSTON, MA CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION $10,000
ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH COMMITTEE OF MASSACHUSETTS · BOSTON, MA CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION $5,000
KELLIE KENNEDY GOLF CLASSIC · EAST HAVEN, CT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION $5,000
OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE FOUNDATION · OGUNQUIT, ME CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION $5,000
TEMPLE ISRAEL OF SHARON · SHARON, MA CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION $2,400
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN · WASHINGTON, DC CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION $1,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.