The Herbert M Karol Foundation
The Herbert M Karol Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $68K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Herbert M Karol Foundation at a glance
In short: The Herbert M Karol Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $67,554
- -9.1% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who The Herbert M Karol Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Play for Pink ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Herbert M Karol Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 71% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $17K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Play for Pink New York, NY | Breast Cancer Research Pledge | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,554 | $6,129 | $12,923 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $6,129 | $14,084 |
| 2023 | $74,348 | $34,693 | $17,279 | $13,334 | 1 | $13,334 | $34,693 | $11,762 |
| 2022 | $56,934 | $11,552 | $18,299 | $16,666 | 1 | $16,666 | $10,052 | $12,273 |
| 2021 | $63,681 | $5,240 | $1,735 | — | — | — | $5,240 | $11,623 |
| 2020 | $60,176 | $-32,228 | $14,714 | $11,000 | 2 | — | $4,260 | $9,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Herbert M Karol Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Herbert M Karol Foundation is led by Steven E. Karol, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven E. Karol
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joan L. Karol
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Karol
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William S. Karol
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Howard Cooper
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane M. Karol
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 Herbert M Karol Foundation
How much does The Herbert M Karol Foundation give each year?
The Herbert M Karol Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is The Herbert M Karol Foundation?
The Herbert M Karol Foundation reported $68K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (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.
Where does The Herbert M Karol Foundation operate?
The Herbert M Karol Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, New York.
What is The Herbert M Karol Foundation's EIN?
The Herbert M Karol Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2725073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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