Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation
Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Brookline, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $151K. Net investment income was $15.
Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation at a glance
In short: Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation gave $151K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $151K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,471
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $151,471
- Median grant
- $151,471
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crossroad Institute ($151K).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 16 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation gives
- Giving grew 518% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $807K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroad Institute Cambridge, MA | 501c3 that is advancing the work of vocation, ministry, and leadership in the orthodox christian church. | $151,471 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $238 | $151,471 | $151,471 | 1 | $151,471 | $15 |
| 2023 | $151,233 | $370 | $7,558 | — | — | — | $15 |
| 2022 | $158,421 | $31,247 | $870,423 | $807,285 | 9 | $821,506 | $581 |
| 2021 | $980,982 | $751,504 | $258,808 | $24,500 | 6 | — | $5,188 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation is led by Ann Bezzerides, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Bezzerides
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas Demakes
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cindy Diamantaras
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Irene Aviles
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Virginia Alex
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Asimina Pantazelos
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Helen Carlos
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephanie Behrakis Liakos
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation
How much does Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation give each year?
Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation gave $151K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation?
Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Brookline, MA.
Where does Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation operate?
Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts, Wisconsin.
What is Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation's EIN?
Orthodox Vocation and Ministry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5327707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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