Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation
The Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation is a private foundation based in Weston, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $233,655, each listed with the purpose “CIVIC”; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation at a glance
In short: Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation gave $234K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $233,655
- +64.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,973
- +39.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $3,806,142
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Old Hyde Road, Weston, CT 06883
Phone: (203) 858-5544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Chicago ($100K). Together the top 10 received $233K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 49 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Illinois (43%), Virginia (32%), Massachusetts (11%), New York (8%), and Iowa (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation gives
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 255% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2019) to $234K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | CIVIC | $100,000 |
| Virginia Tech Blackburg, VA | CIVIC | $75,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | CIVIC | $25,000 |
| Young Life Foundation Harlan, IA | CIVIC | $13,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | CIVIC | $10,600 |
| Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital New York, NY | CIVIC | $5,000 |
| New York Philharmonic New York, NY | CIVIC | $1,750 |
| American Friends of the Athens Jewish Museum New York, NY | CIVIC | $1,000 |
| BCRD Hailey, ID | CIVIC | $1,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Church New York, NY | CIVIC | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,806,142 | $1,319,772 | $278,428 | $233,655 | 13 | $271,916 | $1,292,603 | $268,783 |
| 2024 | $2,764,445 | $326,242 | $177,575 | $141,972 | 11 | $175,762 | $317,511 | $251,889 |
| 2023 | $2,615,774 | $180,550 | $197,793 | $158,600 | 8 | $193,661 | $170,726 | $199,035 |
| 2022 | $2,632,614 | $229,830 | $95,741 | $65,900 | 9 | $95,731 | $212,396 | $179,823 |
| 2021 | $2,498,525 | $175,223 | $155,788 | $120,500 | 8 | $149,857 | $113,705 | $209,856 |
| 2020 | $2,480,979 | $1,636,934 | $88,529 | $85,000 | 4 | — | $239,881 | $74,849 |
| 2019 | $932,574 | $139,890 | $37,266 | $35,000 | 2 | — | $46,859 | $45,633 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $269K 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 went to organizations including universities, cultural institutions, and charitable organizations; the grants were listed with the purpose “CIVIC.” The University of Chicago describes its mission as sustaining excellence in communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across times and cultures to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $233,655. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $100,000, with a median of $1,750. The largest reported awards were $100,000 to the University of Chicago, $75,000 to Virginia Tech, $25,000 to Northeastern University, $13,000 to Young Life Foundation, and $10,600 to Doctors Without Borders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Venetia Kontogouris as trustee and Erik G Djokic as manager.
Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Venetia Kontogouris
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik G. Djokic
Manager
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$24K (2022) → $30K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Erik G Djokic (Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation
How much does Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation give each year?
Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation gave $234K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $142K across 11 grants.
What is Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation's typical grant size?
Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $17,973, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation give grants?
Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (32%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (13 grants).
Who are Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation's largest grantees?
Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Chicago ($100,000), Virginia Tech ($75,000) and Northeastern University ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation?
Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $272K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $269K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including universities, cultural institutions, and charitable organizations; the grants were listed with the purpose “CIVIC.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that 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 Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation's EIN?
Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 10-0001906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Kontogouris-Djokic Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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