The Christina and John Anagnos
The Christina and John Anagnos is a private foundation based in Skokie, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship awards to students for attendance at medical schools in Greece.
The Christina and John Anagnos at a glance
In short: The Christina and John Anagnos gave $150K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $11K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- Average grant
- $10,714
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,317,642
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Christina and John Anagnos
- How to Apply
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The filing says an application form can be obtained by contacting the foundation. The application requests personal, family, educational, and language information. Required documents include a national ID card, birth certificate, applicant and parents’ tax returns, medical-school admission or academic records, and proof of residence for the applicant and parents.
- Review Cycle
- The filing gives a deadline of December 16 of the previous year. The date for the most recent cycle described by that rule, December 16, 2025, has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing gives a deadline of December 16 of the previous year.
- Contact
Application contact: Christina And John Anagnos Educatio
Mailing address: Co H Theodoropoulos 9217 N Kento, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 867-0830
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Christina and John Anagnos funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing describes scholarships for attendance at medical schools located in Greece. The reported location of the foundation is Skokie, Illinois.
How The Christina and John Anagnos gives
- Giving grew 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 189% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $150,000 |
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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 | $1,317,642 | $178,090 | $154,714 | $150,000 | 14 | $152,400 | $178,090 | $80,458 |
| 2024 | $1,294,266 | $108,929 | $26,103 | — | — | $25,800 | $108,929 | $73,074 |
| 2023 | $1,211,440 | $50,566 | $101,910 | $75,000 | 12 | $100,860 | $50,566 | $67,880 |
| 2022 | $1,262,784 | $92,776 | $109,674 | $83,100 | 12 | $107,323 | $92,776 | $70,502 |
| 2021 | $1,279,682 | $111,054 | $124,709 | $79,000 | 12 | $124,249 | $111,054 | $76,206 |
| 2020 | $1,294,861 | $53,227 | $100,430 | $79,000 | 12 | — | $53,227 | $69,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Christina and John Anagnos reported a distributable amount of $80K 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
The available information does not state a separate mission. The 2025 filing describes scholarships for students attending medical school in Greece, with funds intended for education-related costs such as tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, and equipment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $150,000. Awards ranged from $6,000 to $12,500, with a median of $12,500. The filing describes the awards as scholarships to individual students, rather than grants to outside organizations. It lists multiple awards of $12,500 and awards of $6,500.
Applicants must be admitted to a medical school in Greece, be able to read a language in addition to Greek, demonstrate financial need, and be considered capable of satisfactory medical-school work leading to a medical degree. The filing also requires good moral character and reasonable prospects of making a valuable contribution to society. It states that additional information on restrictions and limitations can be obtained from the foundation’s executive secretary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Helen Theodoropoulos as trustee.
The Christina and John Anagnos is led by Helen Theodoropoulos, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helen Theodoropoulos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Christina and John Anagnos
How much does The Christina and John Anagnos give each year?
The Christina and John Anagnos gave $150K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Christina and John Anagnos's typical grant size?
The Christina and John Anagnos's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $10,714, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Christina and John Anagnos give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Christina and John Anagnos's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Christina and John Anagnos?
The Christina and John Anagnos reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Christina and John Anagnos fund?
The available information does not state a separate mission. The 2025 filing describes scholarships for students attending medical school in Greece, with funds intended for education-related costs such as tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, and equipment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Christina and John Anagnos?
The filing says an application form can be obtained by contacting the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Christina and John Anagnos make grants?
The 2025 filing describes scholarships for attendance at medical schools located in Greece. The reported location of the foundation is Skokie, Illinois.
What is The Christina and John Anagnos's EIN?
The Christina and John Anagnos's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6022912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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