Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation
The Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Timonium, Maryland. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation gave $46K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,150
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,615
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Primary geography
- Maryland (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it “does not accept unsolicited requests” and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing is marked final, so this should not be considered a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13 Sedgehill Ct, Timonium, MD 21093
Phone: (410) 580-4426
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loyola Blakefield ($11K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 18% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $47K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Blakefield Towson, MD | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Living Classroom Foundation Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $8,000 |
| St Marys Orthodox Church Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $7,150 |
| Iocc Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Other Uncategorized Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Demetrios Church Upper Darby, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| JHCC Food Allergy Reseach Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Morgan Family Foundation Yellow Springs, OH | Charitable | $500 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 grant total represents 10 grants. Assets were not reported in the supplied 2024 figures.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,259 | $47,700 | $46,150 | 10 | $46,150 | — |
| 2023 | $46,441 | $6,470 | $47,765 | $47,400 | 10 | $47,400 | $1,440 |
| 2022 | $84,356 | $10,841 | $29,439 | $21,900 | 7 | $28,800 | $4,130 |
| 2021 | $136,239 | $7,070 | $42,942 | $10,500 | 2 | $40,105 | — |
| 2020 | $158,571 | $8,555 | $31,138 | $11,500 | 2 | — | $2,322 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, churches, arts organizations, and other organizations. For example, Stevenson University describes its mission as providing career-focused undergraduate and graduate education with individualized attention and applied learning. The Baltimore Museum of Art says it connects art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, with commitments to artistic excellence and social equity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $46,150. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,500, with a median of $3,750. Its largest grants included $10,500 to Loyola Blakefield, $10,000 to Stevenson University, $8,000 to Living Classroom Foundation, $7,150 to St Marys Orthodox Church, and $5,000 to IOCC. All were listed with the purpose “charitable.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angeline Tsakalos as president, Harry Tsakalos as vice president, Michael Tsakalos as treasurer, and Christopher Tsakalos as secretary. Jonathan Eisner is listed as assistant secretary.
Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation is led by Angeline Tsakalos, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angeline Tsakalos
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Tsakalos
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harry Tsakalos
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Eisner
Assistant Se
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Tsakalos
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation
How much does Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation give each year?
Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation gave $46K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 10 grants.
What is Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $4,615, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation give grants?
Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants).
Does Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Loyola Blakefield ($10,500), Stevenson University ($10,000) and Living Classroom Foundation ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, churches, arts organizations, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it “does not accept unsolicited requests” and 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 Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation's EIN?
Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1571243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nicholas Tsakalos Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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