Sterea Hellas Foundation of
Sterea Hellas Foundation of is a private foundation based in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. Its website identifies the Nafpaktian Cultural Foundation as a private foundation whose membership includes immigrants, descendants, and relatives from Sterea Ellas, Greece.
Sterea Hellas Foundation of at a glance
In short: Sterea Hellas Foundation of gave $10K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $633.333), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,500
- +46.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $633
- +46.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,535,535
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Sterea Hellas Foundation of
- 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: 7890 Brookside Drive, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
Phone: (440) 899-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sterea Hellas Foundation of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Gregory Palamas Monestary ($400). Together the top 5 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. The foundation’s website describes its charitable contribution activity as serving Northeast Ohio. Its scholarship eligibility information names Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sterea Hellas Foundation of gives
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $10K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $7,500 |
| St Gregory Palamas Monestary Perrysville, OH | Feed and Clothe the Homeless | $400 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | Feed the Homeless and Poor | $400 |
| City Mission Cleveland, OH | Clothe and Fee the Homeless | $400 |
| St Herman's Focus on Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Clothe & Feed the Homeless | $400 |
| Greek Cultural Garden Assoc of CLE Cleveland, OH | Community Programs | $400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,535,535 | $212,499 | $94,334 | $9,500 | 15 | $78,846 | $175,976 |
| 2024 | $1,480,776 | $121,712 | $123,742 | $6,500 | 15 | $110,265 | $37,125 |
| 2023 | $1,351,786 | $64,022 | $79,270 | $4,500 | 14 | $66,689 | $26,847 |
| 2022 | $1,252,255 | $55,310 | $80,118 | $5,500 | 16 | $67,521 | $10,630 |
| 2021 | $1,386,402 | $31,487 | $56,501 | $9,750 | 14 | $43,347 | $11,806 |
| 2020 | $1,292,041 | $23,645 | $38,468 | $5,000 | 13 | — | $17,810 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website states that it supports qualifying charities and organizations in Northeast Ohio, preserves and educates others about the history and culture of Sterea Ellas, and provides scholarships to qualified students in Northeast Ohio. Its website describes scholarships for students of Greek ancestry who permanently reside in specified Ohio counties, including programs for high school, college or technical/trade school students, STEMM students, and students with ancestry from Sterea Hellas.
Its 2025 grants included scholarships to individual recipients and contributions to organizations addressing homelessness and hunger. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, which received $400, describes its own mission as providing nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors facing hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $9,500. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $1,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants were five $1,000 scholarships to individual recipients. Other listed grants included $400 to St. Gregory Palamas Monastery to feed and clothe homeless people and $400 to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to feed homeless and poor people.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists George Mastrokostas as president, Nicki Mitchell as vice president, Nick Tsengas as secretary, Nick Dionisos as treasurer, and Nick Pallas as assistant secretary. The website’s 2026–2027 board page lists the same officers.
Sterea Hellas Foundation of is led by George Mastrokostas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Mastrokostas
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Dionisos
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Pallas
Assistant Se
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Tsengas
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicki Mitchell
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John Tsigas (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Katerina Kanis (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Elaine Asimakis (2020–2021) — Assistant Se
- Former: Vickie Douzos (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sterea Hellas Foundation of
How much does Sterea Hellas Foundation of give each year?
Sterea Hellas Foundation of gave $10K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 15 grants.
What is Sterea Hellas Foundation of's typical grant size?
Sterea Hellas Foundation of's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $633, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sterea Hellas Foundation of give grants?
Sterea Hellas Foundation of gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (4 grants).
Does Sterea Hellas Foundation of give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Sterea Hellas Foundation of's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are Sterea Hellas Foundation of's largest grantees?
Sterea Hellas Foundation of's largest 2025 grantees include St Gregory Palamas Monestary ($400), Greater Cleveland Food Bank ($400) and City Mission ($400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sterea Hellas Foundation of?
Sterea Hellas Foundation of reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $212K.
What does Sterea Hellas Foundation of fund?
The foundation’s website states that it supports qualifying charities and organizations in Northeast Ohio, preserves and educates others about the history and culture of Sterea Ellas, and provides scholarships to qualified students in Northeast Ohio. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sterea Hellas Foundation of?
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 Sterea Hellas Foundation of's EIN?
Sterea Hellas Foundation of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0259998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sterea Hellas Foundation of 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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