Chapter No 78
Chapter No 78 is a public charity based in Merrillville, Indiana. Founded in 2001, it makes charitable grants, with 2025 awards going to organizations in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan.
Chapter No 78 at a glance
In short: Chapter No 78 gave $72K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Indiana. 100% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,697
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,975
- -74.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $566,132
- +85.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (12 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chapter No 78
- Contact
Mailing address: 1950 W 79Th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: (219) 942-2038
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chapter No 78 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orthodox Christian Charities ($40K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 6% to recipients in Illinois, and 1% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Chapter No 78 open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 12 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K. How we count
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $103K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Christian Charities Merrillville, IN | Charitable | $39,837 |
| Riley Childrens Hospital Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $7,350 |
| Aheph District 12 Merrillville, IN | Charitable | $7,260 |
| St Monica Church Gary, IN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| International Christian Charity Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| N W Ind Food Pantry Merrillville, IN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Sojourner Truth House Gary, IN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| L C Humane Society Munster, IN | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Nortyhwest Indiana Parkinsons Found Highland, IN | Charitable | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $566,132 | $563,727 | $302,378 | $71,697 | 12 | $6,181 |
| 2024 | $304,783 | $241,476 | $281,460 | $69,819 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $344,767 | $292,039 | $318,222 | $103,246 | 4 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is: “THE MISSION OF THE AHEPA ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE HELLENISM, EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPY, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE.”
Its 2025 grants included support for Sojourner Truth House Inc, which describes its own work as operating “a ministry of hope for homeless and at-risk women and their children in Gary, Indiana.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, Chapter No 78 gave 12 grants totaling $71,697. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $39,837, with a median grant of $2,250. Its largest listed awards were $39,837 to Orthodox Christian Charities, $7,350 to Riley Childrens Hospital, and $7,260 to AHEPH District 12. Other listed recipients included St Monica Church ($3,000), International Christian Charity ($3,000), N W Ind Food Pantry ($2,500), and Sojourner Truth House ($2,000). All listed grants had the stated purpose “CHARITABLE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tom Kayes as president, Nick Kavadas as vice president, and Thomas Coil as secretary. It also lists George Heilmeyer, Nick Fitousis, George T Domoras, Theo Koulianos, Peter Murdakis, Jeffery Fauber, Nick Gianikos, and others among the officers and directors.
Chapter No 78 is led by Tom Kayes, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Kayes
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
George T. Domoras
Chairman
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
George Heilmeyer
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jeffery Fauber
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nick Fitousis
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Peter Murdakis
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Theo D. Koulianos
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nick Gianikos
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nick Kavadas
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Coil
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Chapter No 78
How much does Chapter No 78 give each year?
Chapter No 78 gave $72K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $70K across 3 grants.
What is Chapter No 78's typical grant size?
Chapter No 78's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $5,975, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chapter No 78 that year got $6K on average.
Where does Chapter No 78 give grants?
Chapter No 78 gives mostly in Indiana: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Merrillville, IN (3 grants), Indianapolis, IN (2 grants), Gary, IN (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Chapter No 78 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Chapter No 78's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Chapter No 78's largest grantees?
Chapter No 78's largest 2025 grantees include Orthodox Christian Charities ($39,837), Riley Childrens Hospital ($7,350) and Aheph District 12 ($7,260), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chapter No 78?
Chapter No 78 reported $566K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $564K.
What does Chapter No 78 fund?
The organization’s stated mission is: “THE MISSION OF THE AHEPA ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE HELLENISM, EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPY, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chapter No 78?
Chapter No 78 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Chapter No 78's EIN?
Chapter No 78's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3767818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 7, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Chapter No 78 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chapter-no-78-morg_8682e86f270440fa8c7a5a23cd2cc6d4
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