Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc
Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including McGill University, the Polish Institute of Arts and Science, and the White Stork Foundation.
Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc gave $32K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,250
- +50.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,932
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $522,527
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (20% 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 Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 38269, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 218-0187
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McGill University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing data attributes 20% of grant dollars to recipients in New York, 16% to Illinois, 1% to Massachusetts, and 1% to New Jersey. Recipient state is unspecified for the remaining 62%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $250 repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $32K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McGill University | Organizational Needs | $20,000 |
| Polish Institue of Arts and Science New York, NY | Organizational Needs | $5,250 |
| White Stork Foundation Winnetka, IL | 586 Lincoln Ave, Unit 11, Winnetka, IL 60093 | $5,000 |
| Kosciuszko Foundation New York, NY | Organizational Needs | $250 |
| Pilsudski Institute of America Brooklyn, NY | Organizational Needs | $250 |
| POLISH American Museum Port Washington, NY | Organizational Needs | $250 |
| Polish Center of Discovery & Learning Chicopee, MA | Organizational Needs | $250 |
| Copernicus Center Chicago, IL | Organizational Needs | $250 |
| Polish Assistance Inc New York, NY | Organizational Needs | $250 |
| Sembrich Museum Bolton Landing, NY | Organizational Needs | $250 |
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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 | $522,527 | $25,866 | $37,059 | $32,250 | 11 | $32,250 | $26,911 | $29,583 |
| 2024 | $533,720 | $117,668 | $23,665 | $21,450 | 9 | $21,450 | $115,550 | $28,050 |
| 2023 | $439,717 | $23,170 | $17,949 | $15,550 | 8 | $16,438 | $19,906 | $26,128 |
| 2022 | $434,496 | $37,743 | $21,256 | $19,100 | 5 | $19,100 | $34,699 | $25,825 |
| 2021 | $418,009 | $2,189 | $13,709 | $11,600 | 6 | $11,600 | $13,712 | $26,392 |
| 2020 | $429,529 | $187 | $27,379 | $19,450 | 9 | — | $13,122 | $21,193 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $32,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median of $250. Its largest reported grants were $20,000 to McGill University, $5,250 to the Polish Institute of Arts and Science, and $5,000 to the White Stork Foundation. The other eight grants were $250 each, including grants to the Kosciuszko Foundation, Pilsudski Institute of America, Polish American Museum, Polish Center of Discovery & Learning, Copernicus Center, Polish Assistance Inc, Sembrich Museum, and Polish American Heritage.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ian Pilarczyk, Eric Garulay, and Serge Robinete as directors.
Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ian Pilarczyk
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Garulay
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Serge Robinete
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Roma Z. Pilarczyk (2020) — Director
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 Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc
How much does Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc give each year?
Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc gave $32K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 9 grants.
What is Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $2,932, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc give grants?
Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Illinois (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organizational Needs" (10 grants).
Who are Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include McGill University ($20,000), Polish Institue of Arts and Science ($5,250) and White Stork Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc?
Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc reported $523K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc's EIN?
Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1777374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Karol Pilarczyk Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
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