The Barnston-Koutsaftis Family Foundation
Historical FunderSan Francisco, California · EIN 94-3023917 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | VASSI KOUTSAFTIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 765C PORTOLA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94129 |
| Phone | 4156020112 |
| VASSIK@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST, CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
37% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mvat Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Charitable purposes of recipient org. | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Charitable purposes of recipient org. | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purposes of recipient org. | $3,500 |
| Hrdc Sabal Foundation | Oakland, CA | Charitable purposes of recipient org. | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable purposes of recipient org. | $2,000 |
| Room to Read | San Francisco, CA | Charitable purposes of recipient org. | $2,000 |
| 11-99 Foundation | Fullerton, CA | Charitable purposes of recipient org. | $1,000 |
| A Child's Notebook | Seattle, WA | Charitable purposes of recipient org. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $24,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $19,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102572
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3023917
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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