Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr
Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported 12 grants totaling $294,600 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations including arts, health, and other organizations.
Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr at a glance
In short: Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr gave $295K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $294,600
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,550
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $789,192
- +49.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Sagh - 122 East 42Nd St 2005, New York, NY 10168
Phone: (212) 986-8671
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York Live Arts ($150K). Together the top 10 received $294K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 49 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (52%), Connecticut (34%), Colorado (12%), and Texas (2%). California accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $8K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 168% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 528% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2020) to $307K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Live Arts New York, NY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Danbury Hospital - Nuvance Danbury, CT | Charitable | $100,000 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Korey Wise Innocence Project Boulder, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts Penngrove, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $500 |
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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 | $789,192 | $576,154 | $314,446 | $294,600 | 12 | $299,233 | $560,941 | $56,713 |
| 2024 | $527,081 | $88,356 | $209,161 | $187,500 | 8 | $192,075 | $71,270 | $64,995 |
| 2023 | $646,759 | $70,028 | $150,934 | $129,000 | 10 | $133,631 | $52,725 | $64,387 |
| 2022 | $729,625 | $119,417 | $136,100 | $110,000 | 3 | $114,484 | $97,801 | $74,492 |
| 2021 | $746,317 | $156,244 | $330,448 | $306,600 | 16 | $311,032 | $136,828 | $82,562 |
| 2020 | $918,711 | $42,885 | $96,307 | $68,220 | 6 | — | $22,757 | $75,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr reported a distributable amount of $57K 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 included support for New York Live Arts, which says it works to support dance and movement-based artists through producing, presenting, and education; National Jewish Health, whose stated mission is to provide integrated care, conduct research, and educate healthcare professionals; and Guide Dogs for the Blind, which says it empowers lives through partnerships between people, dogs, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $294,600 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $150,000, with a median grant of $1,250. Its largest grants were $150,000 to New York Live Arts and $100,000 to Danbury Hospital - Nuvance. Other notable awards included $25,000 to National Jewish Health, $10,000 to Korey Wise Innocence Project, and $5,000 to Mercy Ships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Suzanne T Karpas as president and director; Patricia Karpas as director; Theodore R Shiffman as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; Matthew Karpas as vice president; and Bruce T Karpas as vice president and director.
Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr is led by Suzanne T. Karpas, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Suzanne T. Karpas
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce T. Karpas
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Karpas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Karpas
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Theodore R. Shiffman
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michelle Karpas Kennedy-Dec'd (2020) — Director
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 Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr
How much does Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr give each year?
Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr gave $295K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $188K across 8 grants.
What is Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr's typical grant size?
Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $24,550, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr that year got $500 on average.
Where does Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr give grants?
Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (34%) and Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr's largest grantees?
Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr's largest 2025 grantees include New York Live Arts ($150,000), Danbury Hospital - Nuvance ($100,000) and National Jewish Health ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr?
Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr reported $789K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $299K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr's EIN?
Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6116217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Suzanne T & Irving D Karpas Jr 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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