The Herman Karpel Memorial Foundation Inc
Historical FunderGreat Barrington, Massachusetts · EIN 13-3137962 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERTA SILMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 317 BLUE HILL RD, GREAT BARRINGTON MA 01230 |
| Phone | 6173307923 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| 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
29% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Support charitable works | $40,000 |
| Hevreh | Great Barrington, MA | Support charitable works | $5,100 |
| Global Narratives | Somerville, MA | Support charitable works | $5,000 |
| Tanglewood Music Center | Lenox, MA | Support charitable works | $5,000 |
| Mahaiwe Theatre | Great Barrington, MA | Support charitable works | $3,500 |
| Fitch Fdn | Millwood, NY | Support charitable works | $2,500 |
| Temple Adath Israel | Lexington, KY | Support charitable works | $1,872 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires | Pittsfield, MA | Support charitable works | $1,500 |
| Jewish Women's Federation of the Be | Pittsfield, MA | Support charitable works | $1,500 |
| The Mount | Lenox, MA | Support charitable works | $1,500 |
| American Friends of the Parents Cir | New York, NY | Support charitable works | $1,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow | Becket, MA | Support charitable works | $500 |
| Shakespare & Co | Lenox, MA | Support charitable works | $500 |
| Stockbridge Library | Stockbridge, MA | Support charitable works | $500 |
| Berkshire Bounty | Great Barrington, MA | Support charitable works | $500 |
| Triplex Cinema | Great Barrington, MA | Support charitable works | $500 |
| Film North | St Paul, MN | Support charitable works | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,222 | 17 |
| 2024 | $85,800 | 16 |
| 2023 | $22,410 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349103667
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3137962
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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