Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and
Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, human services, and other areas.
Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and at a glance
In short: Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and gave $2.0M across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Massachusetts. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,012,884
- -51.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -59.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,932
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $917,856
- +71.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (77% 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 Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and
- 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: Co Ned 75 Park Plaza Third Floor, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 965-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Facing History & Ourselves ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 181 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts recipients received 77% of grant dollars and New York recipients received 20%. Ohio received 2%; Maryland and Maine each received 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.5M (2022) to $4.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Facing History & Ourselves Brookline, MA | Charitable Contribution | $500,000 |
| Boston Youth Sanctuary Dorchester Center, MA | Charitable Contribution | $400,000 |
| Union College Schenectady, NY | Charitable Contribution | $400,000 |
| Temple Beth Avodah Newton Centre, MA | Charitable Contribution | $160,000 |
| Our Generation Speaks Waltham, MA | Charitable Contribution | $60,000 |
| The Joey Fund Natick, MA | Charitable Contribution | $60,000 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Inc Nantucket, MA | Charitable Contribution | $60,000 |
| Belmont Hill School Belmont, MA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Getting to We Inc Cleveland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| William James Newton, MA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
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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 | $917,856 | $2,453,707 | $2,065,651 | $2,012,884 | 31 | $2,012,884 | $1,316,912 | $7,213 |
| 2024 | $536,800 | $3,937,344 | $4,239,326 | $4,144,929 | 77 | $4,144,929 | $2,563,126 | — |
| 2023 | $852,467 | $4,742,051 | $4,497,454 | $4,426,490 | 29 | $4,426,490 | $3,062,763 | $43,710 |
| 2022 | $604,870 | $1,604,260 | $1,590,734 | $1,499,500 | 14 | $1,499,500 | $959,896 | $21,609 |
| 2021 | $585,720 | $2,181,925 | $2,000,863 | $1,969,276 | 30 | — | $680,180 | $31,109 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and reported a distributable amount of $7K 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. For example, Facing History & Ourselves says it uses lessons of history to equip teachers and students to stand up to racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate. Our Generation Speaks describes its mission as creating an entrepreneurial community of leaders to shape a more peaceful Israeli-Palestinian future built on trust. Hospitality Homes says it provides short-term accommodations for patients and families traveling to Boston for medical treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $2,012,884. Grants ranged from $100 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed awards were $500,000 to Facing History & Ourselves, $400,000 each to Boston Youth Sanctuary and Union College, and $160,000 to Temple Beth Avodah. Other listed grants included $60,000 each to Our Generation Speaks, The Joey Fund, and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket; and $50,000 each to Belmont Hill School, Getting to We, and William James College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen R. Karp and Jill E. Karp as trustees.
Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jill E. Karp
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R. Karp
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and
How much does Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and give each year?
Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and gave $2.0M across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.1M across 77 grants.
What is Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and's typical grant size?
Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $64,932, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and that year got $17K on average.
Where does Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and give grants?
Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and gives mostly in Massachusetts: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (8 grants), Nantucket, MA (5 grants) and Brookline, MA (2 grants).
Who are Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and's largest grantees?
Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and's largest 2025 grantees include Facing History & Ourselves ($500,000), Boston Youth Sanctuary ($400,000) and Union College ($400,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and?
Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and reported $918K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Facing History & Ourselves says it uses lessons of history to equip teachers and students to stand up to racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and?
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 Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and's EIN?
Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3226725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Karp Family Foundation Stephen R and 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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