Funder directory → Massachusetts → ELIA & FANNIE KARAS FOUNDATION INC
Private foundation · SOUTH BOSTON, MA · EIN 046074427ELIA & 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
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
| 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.