The Karakin Foundation
Invitation OnlyAbilene, Texas · EIN 75-2692023 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$16.4M
Organizations funded121
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$365.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $150,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Abilene | Abilene, TX | To support abilene heritage square project | $3,000,000 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | Abilene, TX | Soccer fields | $1,000,000 |
| Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation | Abilene, TX | Capital expansion | $1,000,000 |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | Capital project | $833,333 |
| Hendrick Medical Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | A foundation for the future | $800,000 |
| Everfree | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Freedom lifemap | $500,000 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene, TX | School of nursing | $500,000 |
| Healthy Kids Brighter Future Inc | Brunswick, ME | Healthy learners | $500,000 |
| Chenla Children's Health Inc | Louisville, KY | Operations - kratie, mondulkiri and stung treng cambodia | $410,000 |
| Neurokids | Fairfax, VA | Bridge programs in vietnam | $373,136 |
| Apopo US Inc | Washington, DC | Mine detection, search/rescue rats & wildlife detection rats | $350,000 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | Fredericksburg, TX | Gallery expansion | $300,000 |
| Terrewode Women's Fund | Eugene, OR | Operations | $300,000 |
| Community Foundation of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Building project | $250,000 |
| Maternal Health Hope Fund | San Jose, CA | Mercy women's catholic hospital | $250,000 |
| Northwest Maritime Center | Port Townsend, WA | The blue school initiative | $250,000 |
| Operation Finally Home | Dallas, TX | Home modifications for veterans and first responders | $250,000 |
| Water to Thrive | Austin, TX | Rural water access in tigray ethiopia | $208,250 |
| Emergency USA Life Support for Civilian Victims of War and Poverty | New York, NY | Surgical needs in goderich, sierra leone | $200,000 |
| Foster Love - Together We Rise | Brea, CA | Rapid response program | $200,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces | Tampa, FL | Immediate needs program | $200,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund | Washington, DC | Doctors to the world | $200,000 |
| Team Rubicon | El Segundo, CA | Disaster operations in texas | $200,000 |
| Abilene Preservation League | Abilene, TX | Elks arts center | $175,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | Service member & family support program | $175,000 |
| Watsi Inc | San Francisco, CA | Operations | $175,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Smart Response | Mattapoisett, MA | Disaster relief | $150,000 |
| Christina Noble Children's Foundation | Miami, FL | Cncf vietnam operational costs for 2025 | $150,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | Smart home in texas | $150,000 |
| Project Expedite Justice | Kailua Kona, HI | Justice-Based work in sudan, drc and ethiopia and ukraine | $150,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | Horse barn | $150,000 |
| Fund for Global Human Rights | Washington, DC | Kwo and kwat support in myanmar | $132,000 |
| Discipleship Network of America-Dna Ministries | Signal Mountain, TN | Operations | $125,000 |
| Hoover Institution Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Veteran fellowship program and general operating | $125,000 |
| Se Asia Foundation | Edmonds, WA | Elementary school in phuket, thailand | $123,000 |
| African Mission Healthcare Foundation | Deland, FL | Gidel mother of mercy hospital | $100,000 |
| Exodus Road Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | Freedom home and general operating | $100,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | To sponsor a fisher house family in texas | $100,000 |
| Headstrong Project | Boston, MA | Veteran mental health treatment | $100,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | Homes for veterans in texas | $100,000 |
| Sola School of Leadership Afghanistan | Boston, MA | Operations | $100,000 |
| Earth Mission Inc | Siloam Springs, AR | Karen state, myanmar hospital & education | $98,780 |
| Pivot | Oklahoma City, OK | Transitional living programs | $80,000 |
| Solhealth | The Woodlands, TX | Healthcare support in the gambia | $80,000 |
| Global Samaritan Resources | Abilene, TX | Good 360 | $75,000 |
| The Daniel R Sayre Memorial Foundation Inc | Kailuakona, HI | Medical equipment for air ambulance | $75,000 |
| 4 Paws for Ability Inc | Xenia, OH | Operations | $51,312 |
| Christian Health Service Corps | Grand Saline, TX | Women's health project - kalukembe | $50,000 |
| Everfree | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Global learning community | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Placitas, NM | Education needs of military and first responder families | $50,000 |
| Mercy Medical Angels | Virginia Beach, VA | Angel wings for veterans & transport | $50,000 |
| Pregnancy Resources of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Endowment | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Abilene, TX | Capital project and operations | $41,667 |
| Association of Christian Schools International | Colorado Springs, CO | Accreditation program | $40,000 |
| Education Burma Thailand Myanmar | Nicasio, CA | Bagan clinic in myanmar | $40,000 |
| Center for Contemporary Arts | Abilene, TX | West texas arts residency program | $35,000 |
| The Lake Clinic - USA | Narragansett, RI | Elder care services | $35,000 |
| Three Ring Ranch | Kailuakona, HI | Rescue of zebra foals and bison calf | $35,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Operations | $34,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 121 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,362,428 | 121 |
| 2023 | $14,716,337 | 140 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103581
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2692023
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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