Cathy and George Sakellaris Family
Cathy and George Sakellaris Family is a private foundation based in Milton, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported 24 grants totaling $736,000 to charitable organizations, including educational, cultural, religious, and medical organizations.
Cathy and George Sakellaris Family at a glance
In short: Cathy and George Sakellaris Family gave $736K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Massachusetts. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $736,000
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,667
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,955,399
- +33.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cathy and George Sakellaris Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 480 Randolph Avenue, Milton, MA 02186
Phone: (617) 542-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cathy and George Sakellaris Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston ($110K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $535K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 79 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts organizations received 66% of grant dollars. Other listed recipient-state shares were New York (8%), California (7%), Illinois (7%), and Maine (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cathy and George Sakellaris Family open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 97% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2021) to $736K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $736K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston Brookline, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Center for Hellenic Music and Culture Abington, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Dana Farber Brookline, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation Orono, ME | General Support | $50,000 |
| Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund Inc New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,955,399 | $2,517,600 | $752,596 | $736,000 | 24 | $737,745 | $1,714,263 | $829,242 |
| 2024 | $5,196,295 | $1,517,442 | $737,905 | $715,000 | 21 | $716,160 | $624,460 | $584,994 |
| 2023 | $4,421,898 | $469,616 | $489,587 | $480,000 | 12 | $480,070 | $614,537 | $599,110 |
| 2022 | $4,435,523 | $291,144 | $398,709 | $374,465 | 13 | $374,465 | $368,095 | $610,877 |
| 2021 | $4,695,145 | $225,310 | $200,000 | $200,000 | 9 | $200,000 | $225,310 | $309,277 |
| 2020 | $4,669,835 | $4,669,835 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cathy and George Sakellaris Family reported a distributable amount of $829K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among the recipients described in their own words, the National Hellenic Museum says its educational programs use exhibitions to encourage experiential learning and new ways of thinking about Greek history and culture. The Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation says it works to further the education of worthy students of Hellenic descent. Milton Academy says it cultivates students’ passion for learning and respect for others.
Other supported organizations describe work in philanthropy, education, community needs, medical research and patient care, the arts, and music. For example, the Hellenic Women’s Club says it supports education, scholarships, community-based needs, medical research and patient care, with a focus on women and organizations supporting women, particularly those of Hellenic heritage. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $736,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Its largest grants included $100,000 each to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston and Northeastern University, both for general support. It also gave $50,000 each to the Center for Hellenic Music and Culture, Dana-Farber, Leland Stanford Junior University, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the University of Maine Foundation, all for general support.
Other 2025 grants included $25,000 to the National Hellenic Museum, Milton Academy, and the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia; $20,000 to the Hellenic Women’s Club; and $15,000 each to the Alpha Omega Council and Boston Ballet.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cathy Papoulias-Sakellaris and George Sakellaris as trustees.
Cathy and George Sakellaris Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathy Papoulias-Sakellaris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Sakellaris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cathy and George Sakellaris Family
How much does Cathy and George Sakellaris Family give each year?
Cathy and George Sakellaris Family gave $736K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $715K across 21 grants.
What is Cathy and George Sakellaris Family's typical grant size?
Cathy and George Sakellaris Family's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,667, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cathy and George Sakellaris Family that year got $25K on average.
Where does Cathy and George Sakellaris Family give grants?
Cathy and George Sakellaris Family gives mostly in Massachusetts: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants), Brookline, MA (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Cathy and George Sakellaris Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cathy and George Sakellaris Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cathy and George Sakellaris Family's largest grantees?
Cathy and George Sakellaris Family's largest 2025 grantees include Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston ($110,000 across 2 grants), Northeastern University ($100,000) and Center for Hellenic Music and Culture ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cathy and George Sakellaris Family?
Cathy and George Sakellaris Family reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $738K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $829K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Cathy and George Sakellaris Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cathy and George Sakellaris Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cathy and George Sakellaris Family's EIN?
Cathy and George Sakellaris Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4194151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Cathy and George Sakellaris Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cathy and George Sakellaris Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cathy-and-george-sakellaris-family-morg_c298b0804fc24faab5d73e873ba36777
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