The Antonakos Foundation
The Antonakos Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
The Antonakos Foundation at a glance
In short: The Antonakos Foundation gave $1K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000
- -63.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $13,691
- -32.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Antonakos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Karl Stirner Arts Trail ($500). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Antonakos Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 801% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $950 (2022) to $9K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Karl Stirner Arts Trail Easton, PA | General Contribution | $500 |
| The Brooklyn Rail Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,691 | — | $6,610 | $1,000 | 2 | $6,610 | $825 |
| 2023 | $20,301 | — | $3,317 | $2,750 | 4 | $3,317 | $1,118 |
| 2022 | $23,618 | — | $3,871 | $950 | 3 | $3,871 | $1,319 |
| 2021 | $27,489 | — | $6,152 | $3,350 | 7 | $6,152 | $1,582 |
| 2020 | $33,641 | $20,000 | $13,090 | $8,575 | 10 | — | $1,337 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Antonakos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $825 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Antonakos Foundation is led by Naomi Spector Antonakos, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Naomi Spector Antonakos
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cordy Ryman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Egidio Marzona
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martin Filler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Panos Georganas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evangelia Mary Spector Antonakos
Vice President & Secretary
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 The Antonakos Foundation
How much does The Antonakos Foundation give each year?
The Antonakos Foundation gave $1K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
How large is The Antonakos Foundation?
The Antonakos Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $825 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Antonakos Foundation?
The Antonakos Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $14K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Antonakos Foundation operate?
The Antonakos Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Antonakos Foundation's EIN?
The Antonakos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1534468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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