Gianaras Foundation
Invitation OnlyDeerfield, Illinois · EIN 36-3283901 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$138K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $6,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little City Foundation | Palatine, IL | Charitable | $16,700 |
| National Hellenic Museum | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $15,200 |
| Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Alpha 4Th of July | Alpha, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Order of St Andrew the Apostle | New York, NY | Charitable | $9,400 |
| Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church | Lincolnshire, IL | Charitable | $6,500 |
| St Andrews Greek Orthodox Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Crystal Falls Contemporary Center | Crystal Falls, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Center | Wheeling, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Norbert Catholic Church | Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Williston State College Foundation | Williston, ND | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chicago Wolves Charities | Glenview, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chi | Lombard, IL | Charitable | $3,500 |
| St Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church | Palatine, IL | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Hippocratic Cancer Research Fdtn | Wheeling, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Grayslake Central High School | Grayslake, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | Schiller Park, IL | Charitable | $1,300 |
| St Iakovos Retreat Center | Kansasville, WI | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hellenic American Academy | Deerfield, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Immaculate Conception | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Demetrios | Elmhurst, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St George Greek Orthodox Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,350 | 26 |
| 2023 | $300,550 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349100721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3283901
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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