Kassandra Foundation
Kassandra Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ithaca, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $4K.
Kassandra Foundation at a glance
In short: Kassandra Foundation gave $4K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $584.429), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,091
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $584
- -50.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $84,006
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kassandra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Walk Foundation ($2K). Together the top 7 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kassandra Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $4K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walk Foundation Ithaca, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Lehman Alternative Comm School Tips Ithaca, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| St Greek Orthodox Church - Philopto Ithaca, NY | Charitable Contribution | $370 |
| Ithaca High - Code Red Robotics Ithaca, NY | Charitable Contributions | $360 |
| Shannon Brook Farm Watkins Glen, NY | Charitable Contribution | $300 |
| Cornell Cooperative EXT Tompkins CO Ithaca, NY | Charitable Contributions | $60 |
| Binghampton University Foundation Binghampton, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1 |
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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 | $84,006 | $3,537 | $4,091 | $4,091 | 7 | $4,091 | $3,537 | $4,016 |
| 2024 | $79,553 | $4,998 | $3,546 | $3,546 | 3 | $3,546 | $1,451 | $3,911 |
| 2023 | $73,069 | $2,964 | $3,386 | $3,386 | 3 | $3,386 | $1,121 | $3,515 |
| 2022 | $69,023 | $20,371 | $4,028 | $3,737 | 2 | $3,737 | $524 | $3,658 |
| 2021 | $53,092 | $4,153 | $5,328 | — | — | $4,265 | $3,284 | $4,252 |
| 2020 | $54,122 | $2,195 | $1,339 | — | — | — | $856 | $3,700 |
| 2019 | $53,209 | $1,921 | $517 | — | — | — | $1,404 | $3,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kassandra Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kassandra Foundation is led by George M. Maltezos, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George M. Maltezos
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Suzy K. Lee
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Kassandra Foundation
How much does Kassandra Foundation give each year?
Kassandra Foundation gave $4K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 3 grants.
What is Kassandra Foundation's typical grant size?
Kassandra Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $360, and its average grant was $584, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kassandra Foundation give grants?
Kassandra Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ithaca, NY (5 grants).
Who are Kassandra Foundation's largest grantees?
Kassandra Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Walk Foundation ($2,000), Lehman Alternative Comm School Tips ($1,000) and St Greek Orthodox Church - Philopto ($370), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kassandra Foundation?
Kassandra Foundation reported $84K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Kassandra Foundation's EIN?
Kassandra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3000759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 9, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Kassandra Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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