The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation
The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation is a private foundation based in Holliston, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $31,000, all to recipients in New York.
The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation gave $31K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,000
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,385
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $544,727
- -3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation
- 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: 660 Winter St, Holliston, MA 01746
Phone: (315) 252-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fingerlakes Land Trust ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $45K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerlakes Land Trust Ithaca, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Auburn Public Theater Auburn, NY | Charity | $4,000 |
| Cayuga Community College Foundation Auburn, NY | Charity | $3,000 |
| Baltimore Woods Marcellus, NY | Charity | $3,000 |
| ABC Cayuga Inc Play Space Auburn, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| Polish Falcons Pittsford, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| The Rev Theater CO Auburn, NY | Charity | $2,000 |
| Matthew House Inc Auburn, NY | Charity | $2,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph Rochester, NY | Charity | $1,500 |
| Minstro Ministries Auburn, NY | Charity | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $544,727 | $23,138 | $41,538 | $31,000 | 13 | $31,000 | $12,600 | $26,676 |
| 2023 | $563,127 | $9,357 | $47,459 | $37,000 | 12 | $37,000 | $4,914 | $25,859 |
| 2022 | $600,889 | $-3,129 | $58,530 | $45,000 | 13 | $45,000 | $294 | $27,476 |
| 2021 | $662,337 | $167,141 | $42,138 | $37,000 | 14 | $37,000 | $162,003 | $29,122 |
| 2020 | $399,892 | $27,963 | $40,747 | $36,700 | 16 | — | $23,916 | $31,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including land conservation, arts and community events, and support for people with terminal illnesses. For example, the Finger Lakes Land Trust describes its mission as conserving lands and waters in the Finger Lakes region; Auburn Public Theater says it brings people together through performances, cinema, arts, education, and community events; and Matthew House says it provides a home and support for people with terminal illnesses and their loved ones.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $31,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest were $5,000 to the Finger Lakes Land Trust, $4,000 to Auburn Public Theater, and $3,000 each to Cayuga Community College Foundation and Baltimore Woods. Other reported recipients included ABC Cayuga Inc Play Space ($2,500), Polish Falcons ($2,500), The Rev Theater Co ($2,000), Matthew House ($2,000), and Tyburn Academy of ($1,000). Tyburn Academy describes its work as addressing students’ intellectual and personal development and preparing them for pursuits beyond school.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Karpinski-Failla as trustee, Kristina A Karpinski-Engel as managing trustee, and Kathryn Karpinski as treasurer.
The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation is led by Kristina A. Karpinski-Engel, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristina A. Karpinski-Engel
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Karpinski-Failla
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Karpinski
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gary E. Duckett (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. (2020) — Trustee
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 Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation
How much does The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation give each year?
The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation gave $31K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 12 grants.
What is The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,385, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation give grants?
The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, NY (7 grants) and Pittsford, NY (2 grants).
Does The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (13 grants).
Who are The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fingerlakes Land Trust ($5,000), Auburn Public Theater ($4,000) and Cayuga Community College Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation?
The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation reported $545K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including land conservation, arts and community events, and support for people with terminal illnesses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation?
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 The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation's EIN?
The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1538623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Dr Joseph F Karpinski Sr Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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