The George and Judith Handjinicolaou
The George and Judith Handjinicolaou is a private foundation, based in McLean, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $164K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $11K.
The George and Judith Handjinicolaou at a glance
In short: The George and Judith Handjinicolaou gave $11K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,096
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,219
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $164,424
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The George and Judith Handjinicolaou funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was US Educationalfulbright Scholarships ($5K). Together the top 5 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George and Judith Handjinicolaou gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $15K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Educationalfulbright Scholarships Washington, DC | General Support | $5,346 |
| New York University New York, NY | General Donation | $2,500 |
| St Judes Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $2,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation Reston, VA | General Support | $250 |
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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 | $164,424 | $-405 | $12,514 | $11,096 | 5 | $11,096 | $10,912 | $16,200 |
| 2024 | $177,342 | $26,090 | $14,453 | $14,352 | 5 | $14,352 | $26,090 | $13,274 |
| 2023 | $165,705 | $-45,074 | $14,510 | $13,000 | 4 | $13,000 | $11,460 | $11,742 |
| 2022 | $225,287 | $28,028 | $12,384 | $11,000 | 4 | $11,000 | $28,028 | $12,846 |
| 2021 | $210,560 | $16,633 | $18,032 | $14,518 | 5 | — | $16,633 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George and Judith Handjinicolaou reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George and Judith Handjinicolaou's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Handjinicolaou
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Judith Handjinicolaou
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 George and Judith Handjinicolaou
How much does The George and Judith Handjinicolaou give each year?
The George and Judith Handjinicolaou gave $11K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 5 grants.
What is The George and Judith Handjinicolaou's typical grant size?
The George and Judith Handjinicolaou's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,219, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George and Judith Handjinicolaou give grants?
The George and Judith Handjinicolaou's top state is District of Columbia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and Tennessee (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The George and Judith Handjinicolaou give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The George and Judith Handjinicolaou's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The George and Judith Handjinicolaou's largest grantees?
The George and Judith Handjinicolaou's largest 2025 grantees include US Educationalfulbright Scholarships ($5,346), New York University ($2,500) and St Judes Hospital ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The George and Judith Handjinicolaou?
The George and Judith Handjinicolaou reported $164K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The George and Judith Handjinicolaou's EIN?
The George and Judith Handjinicolaou's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1965291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS February 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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