Elia and Fannie Karas Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSouth Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6074427 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOSEPH KARAS |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 LIBERTY DRIVE 9K, BOSTON MA 02210 |
| Phone | 6172688800 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC APPLICATION FORM IS NECESSARY. COMPLETE INFORMATION ON THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST IS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS EXCEPT THAT IT MUST BE A TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crohn & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $105,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Shirat Hayam | Swampscott, MA | Charitable contribution | $15,500 |
| Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Italian Heritage Month Committee of Massachusetts | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Kellie Kennedy Golf Classic | East Haven, CT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Ogunquit Playhouse Foundation | Ogunquit, ME | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Temple Israel of Sharon | Sharon, MA | Charitable contribution | $2,400 |
| Friends of the High Line | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Purpura Family Foundation | Marlborough, MA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| JCC of the North Shore | Marblehead, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,825 |
| Marr Charitable Foundation | South Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,225 | 14 |
| 2023 | $297,948 | 16 |
| 2022 | $133,225 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610499349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6074427
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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