The Roma Karp Foundation
The Roma Karp Foundation is a private foundation based in Riverhead, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
The Roma Karp Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roma Karp Foundation gave $225K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,063
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $3,190,584
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Roma Karp Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists no application form or materials.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph Kosinski
Mailing address: 318 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: (631) 727-8111
Email: jjkosinski@eefgcorp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roma Karp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SUNY Plattsburgh ($63K). Together the top 10 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 70 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 76% of grant dollars. Recipients in Massachusetts received 13%, Missouri 5%, New Hampshire 4%, and North Carolina 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Roma Karp Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2023) to $390K (2021). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | Educational | $62,500 |
| GLK Foundation Riverhead, NY | Medical Research | $52,500 |
| Cast Inc Wakefield, MA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Sisterhood of St Joseph Brentwood, NY | Religious | $15,000 |
| Logan Chiropractic Inst Chesterfield, MO | Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Moriches Paquatuck Squaws Inc Center Moriches, NY | Youth Services | $10,000 |
| Friends of Aine Foundation Manchester, NH | Charitable | $8,000 |
| East End Hospice Westhampton Beach, NY | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Southold, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Andrew Catholic Church Sag Harbor, NY | Religion | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,190,584 | $380,795 | $257,309 | $225,000 | 16 | $225,000 | $357,643 | $177,493 |
| 2024 | $3,066,492 | $191,025 | $213,459 | $185,000 | 14 | $185,000 | $168,812 | $170,480 |
| 2023 | $3,092,605 | $110,629 | $194,038 | $165,000 | 14 | $165,000 | $67,728 | $160,365 |
| 2022 | $3,178,180 | $82,606 | $219,379 | $184,000 | 14 | $184,000 | $47,038 | $167,584 |
| 2021 | $3,318,192 | $311,376 | $425,210 | $390,000 | 12 | $390,000 | $108,090 | $191,287 |
| 2020 | $3,432,026 | $104,131 | $209,554 | $180,000 | 10 | — | $94,248 | $175,423 |
| 2019 | $3,541,211 | $-97,489 | $262,293 | $240,000 | 8 | — | $74,081 | $194,683 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roma Karp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, included education, medical research, religious activities, youth services, hospice care, food assistance, and charitable programs.
For example, CAST says it works to design equitable, inclusive learning experiences through its Universal Design for Learning framework. East End Hospice describes its work as providing expert care, comfort, and compassion to terminally ill patients and their families across eastern Long Island. The Butterfly Effect Project says it empowers young girls to support emotionally stable and self-confident futures.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $225,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $62,500, with a median grant of $5,250.
The largest awards included $62,500 to SUNY Plattsburgh for educational purposes; $52,500 to GLK Foundation for medical research; $30,000 to CAST; and $15,000 to Sisterhood of St Joseph for religious purposes. Other recipients included Logan Chiropractic Institute ($10,000), Moriches Paquatuck Squaws ($10,000), Friends of Aine Foundation ($8,000), East End Hospice ($5,500), Sleep in Heavenly Peace ($5,000), St Andrew Catholic Church ($5,000), The Butterfly Effect Project ($5,000), and East Hampton Food Pantry ($4,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael J Canny as Executive Director, and James Griffin and Lisa Benincassa as directors.
The Roma Karp Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Griffin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Lisa Benincassa
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Canny
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jay Quartararo (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $3K, to Michael J Canny (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Roma Karp Foundation
How much does The Roma Karp Foundation give each year?
The Roma Karp Foundation gave $225K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $185K across 14 grants.
What is The Roma Karp Foundation's typical grant size?
The Roma Karp Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $14,063, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roma Karp Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Roma Karp Foundation give grants?
The Roma Karp Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Riverhead, NY (2 grants) and East Hampton, NY (2 grants).
Does The Roma Karp Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Roma Karp Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Roma Karp Foundation's largest grantees?
The Roma Karp Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include SUNY Plattsburgh ($62,500), GLK Foundation ($52,500) and Cast Inc ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Roma Karp Foundation?
The Roma Karp Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Roma Karp Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, included education, medical research, religious activities, youth services, hospice care, food assistance, and charitable programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roma Karp Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Roma Karp Foundation's EIN?
The Roma Karp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2442110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Roma Karp Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Roma Karp Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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