The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc
The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2023 filing reports three grants to public charitable organizations, while its 2022 filing is marked as a final return and describes transfers of assets to other foundations and an escrow account. The filing status indicates that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; the 2023 grant information is reported separately below.
The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $442K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,325,000
- -82.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -93.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $441,667
- +163.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Jaharis
Mailing address: 499 Park Avenue 23Rd Fl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 590-2944
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons ($700K). Together the top 3 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 179 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 542% 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2023) to $12.2M (2019). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons New York, NY | General Purpose | $700,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided for that filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,911,437 | $2,110,247 | $1,325,000 | 3 | $1,325,000 | $2,142,587 | $244,493 |
| 2022 | $156,446,773 | $26,503,530 | $10,129,915 | $7,721,432 | 46 | $7,721,432 | $24,821,587 | $6,957,734 |
| 2021 | $140,073,158 | $8,411,744 | $12,435,766 | $10,599,420 | 47 | — | $6,969,909 | $8,530,512 |
| 2020 | $144,097,180 | $5,707,759 | $13,624,829 | $11,979,213 | 42 | — | $4,434,314 | $7,936,074 |
| 2019 | $152,014,250 | $5,777,166 | $14,719,185 | $12,182,684 | 41 | — | $3,493,624 | $8,339,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $244K for 2023 — 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 foundation’s 2022 filing says it made gifts to public charities exempt under section 501(c)(3) for general charitable purposes, except as noted in the filing’s statement detail. Its 2023 grants went to a university medical college and two arts organizations. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its own mission as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting significant works of art across times and cultures to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported three grants totaling $1,325,000. Grant amounts ranged from $125,000 to $700,000, with a median of $500,000. The largest reported grants were $700,000 to Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, $500,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and $125,000 to the Metropolitan Opera Association Inc.; each was listed for general purpose.
The 2022 filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A. Because that filing is marked final, these filing details should not be taken as current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Mary Jaharis as director and president; Steven Jaharis as director and vice president; Kathryn Jaharis and Steven K Aronoff as directors; and Pelagia Sotirhos Nicholson as secretary and executive director.
The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc is led by Pelagia Sotirhos Nicholson, Secretary & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Pelagia Sotirhos Nicholson
Secretary & Executive Director
Secretary → Secretary & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$64K (2019) → $19K (2023)
Mary Jaharis
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Jaharis
Director
Director, President & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$125K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Steven Jaharis
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven K. Aronoff
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $19K, to Pelagia Sotirhos Nicholson (Secretary/ Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $7.7M across 46 grants.
What is The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $500,000, and its average grant was $441,667, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2022 filing says it made gifts to public charities exempt under section 501(c)(3) for general charitable purposes, except as noted in the filing’s statement detail. Its 2023 grants went to a university medical college and two arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc?
The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $244K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jaharis Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2751110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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