The Kallinikeion Foundation
The Kallinikeion Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Garden City, New York. Established in 1994, the foundation was created by Alexandra (Kallinikidou) Kallin, a devoted advocate of Greek language and culture and a communicant of the Greek Orthodox Church who taught and tutored Greek for many years. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a specific focus on Greek Orthodox Church support, Greek language study, and Greek cultural advancement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.8M
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$274K
+35.4% YoY
Grant Count
13
+160.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-47.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to promote:
- The Greek Orthodox Church
- The study of the Greek language (both ancient and modern)
- The study of Greek culture
Secondary funding interests include arts and culture, education, and higher education initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed between $202,000 and $680,000 annually from 2020 to 2023, with peak grantmaking activity in 2022 ($680,000 across 22 grants). The foundation has made 48 grants totaling $1.4 million to 23 unique organizations over the period tracked.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $160,000
Average Grant
$30,000–$33,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- New York (primary focus)
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- Ohio
- California
Approximately 92% of all grants are distributed to organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $4.68–$6.1 million (varies by reporting year)
- Total annual giving: $202,000–$680,000
- Annual revenue: $160,100–$923,000
- Total expenses: $261,394 (2023)
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $88,503
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $89,342
- Total revenues: $177,845
Tax Status:
- EIN: 13-3752109
- IRS ruling year: 1994
- Organization type: 501(c)(3) private foundation
- Contributions are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,812,495 | $4,681,598 | $4,765,169 |
| Revenue | $456,501 | $177,845 | $160,133 |
| Expenses | $325,566 | $261,394 | $406,197 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $315,837 | $252,912 | $390,293 |
| Net Investment Income | $447,090 | $169,533 | $151,424 |
| Distributable Amount | $309,170 | $279,988 | $285,584 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors and Officers:
- Robert G. Stephanopoulos – Board of Directors (5 hours/week, $8,000 compensation)
- Froso Beys – Board of Directors (5 hours/week, $8,000 compensation)
- Helen Hadjiyannakis Bender – Secretary (5 hours/week, $8,000 compensation)
- George Tsandikos – Treasurer (5 hours/week, $8,000 compensation)
- Helen Moneo – Vice President (5 hours/week, $8,000 compensation)
Principal Officer: BDO Seidman LLP
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT G STEPHANOPOULOS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 5 | $4,000 |
| FROSO BEYS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 5 | $8,000 |
| HELEN HADJIYANNAKIS BENDER | SECRETARY | 5 | $8,000 |
| GEORGE TSANDIKOS | TREASURER | 5 | $8,000 |
| HELEN MONEO | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $4,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In October 2010, the Kallinikeion Foundation Board of Trustees granted $10,000 to the American School of Byzantine Music (ASBM) to support the school's mission of training Byzantine Chanters and enriching the liturgical life of the Direct Archdiocesan District. The grant was made in tribute to Alexandra Kallin's memory and her dedication to Greek language and Byzantine music heritage.
Continued Funding From Kalliopeia Foundation Supports First Nations\u2019\**Contact Information:**
Address: c/o Bessemer, 1225 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
Telephone: 516-508-9623
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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