The Kallinikeion Foundation
The Kallinikeion Foundation is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. Its stated interests include support for the Greek Orthodox Church and the study of Greek language and culture.
The Kallinikeion Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kallinikeion Foundation gave $309K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $308,500
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -46.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,071
- +109.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,101,115
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Kallinikeion Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Bessemer1325 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kallinikeion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Michael's Home ($200K). Together the top 7 received $309K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 47 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 25% to recipients in Massachusetts. The remaining 2% went to a recipient state not identified in the available data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kallinikeion Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $202K (2023) to $340K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $309K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Home Yonkers, NY | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Hellenic College Inc Brookline, MA | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| The Hellenic Film Society USA New York, NY | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Archdiocesan Holy Trinity Cathedral New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Home Project | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Chios Societies of America Inc Winchester, MA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Greek Orthodox Archdiocese New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,101,115 | $665,086 | $376,404 | $308,500 | 7 | $354,644 | $655,431 | $321,316 |
| 2024 | $4,812,495 | $456,501 | $325,566 | $273,500 | 13 | $315,837 | $447,090 | $309,170 |
| 2023 | $4,681,598 | $177,845 | $261,394 | $202,000 | 5 | $252,912 | $169,533 | $279,988 |
| 2022 | $4,765,169 | $160,133 | $406,197 | $340,000 | 11 | $390,293 | $151,424 | $285,584 |
| 2021 | $5,011,033 | $474,854 | $390,541 | $329,000 | 11 | $379,877 | $464,372 | $341,440 |
| 2020 | $4,946,729 | $205,081 | $301,546 | $233,000 | 10 | — | $196,703 | $298,596 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kallinikeion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $321K for 2025 — 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 stated interests are the Greek Orthodox Church, Greek language study, and Greek culture. Its 2025 grants were designated for general purposes. The grantees included St Michael’s Home, Hellenic College Inc, and the Hellenic Film Society USA.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $308,500 through 7 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Froso Beys on the board of directors, Helen Hadjiyannakis Bender as secretary, and George Tsandikos as treasurer.
The Kallinikeion Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Froso Beys
Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $12K (2025)
George Tsandikos
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Helen Hadjiyannakis Bender
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Helen Moneo (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Robert G. Stephanopoulos (2020–2024) — Board of Directors
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Froso Beys (Board of Directors). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Kallinikeion Foundation
How much does The Kallinikeion Foundation give each year?
The Kallinikeion Foundation gave $309K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $274K across 13 grants.
What is The Kallinikeion Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kallinikeion Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $44,071, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kallinikeion Foundation give grants?
The Kallinikeion Foundation gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Kallinikeion Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kallinikeion Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kallinikeion Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kallinikeion Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Michael's Home ($200,000), Hellenic College Inc ($75,000) and The Hellenic Film Society USA ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kallinikeion Foundation?
The Kallinikeion Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $355K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $321K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kallinikeion Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated interests are the Greek Orthodox Church, Greek language study, and Greek culture. Its 2025 grants were designated for general purposes. The grantees included St Michael’s Home, Hellenic College Inc, and the Hellenic Film Society USA. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kallinikeion Foundation?
The foundation 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 Kallinikeion Foundation's EIN?
The Kallinikeion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3752109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kallinikeion Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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