The Karafin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLongboat Key, Florida · EIN 38-7123022 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$517K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
80% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Donation | $160,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | Washington, DC | Donation | $145,000 |
| American Education Fund | Washington, DC | Donation | $135,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Phila | Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Middle East Forum | Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | Donation | $20,000 |
| Temple Beth Israel | Longboat Key, FL | Donation | $1,950 |
| Freire Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Jchai | Bryn Mawr, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Jinsa | Washington, DC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL | Donation | $500 |
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $495 |
| Ajc Global Jewish | New York, NY | Donation | $200 |
| Longport Fire Dept | Longport, NJ | Donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $517,245 | 15 |
| 2024 | $437,800 | 16 |
| 2023 | $410,335 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349101802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-7123022
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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