The Karas Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 20-6611238 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$20K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$54K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $829 and $1,050.
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
93% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen | Harvard, MA | Hunger | $3,500 |
| Weld Seattle | Harvard, MA | Housingeducation | $2,052 |
| Mcf Sound Experience | Harvard, MA | Education | $2,035 |
| Friends of the Children Boston | Harvard, MA | Child welfare | $2,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum | Seattle, WA | Education | $1,050 |
| Unicef | Harvard, MA | Child services | $1,046 |
| Greater Hope | Harvard, MA | Child welfare | $1,021 |
| Rave Foundation | Harvard, MA | Child welfare | $1,000 |
| National Marine Life Center | Harvard, MA | Environment | $1,000 |
| Karas Family Scholarship Fund (Recpient Kennedy Dylewicz) | Harvard, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Aspca | Harvard, MA | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Globe Santa | Harvard, MA | Child services | $1,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Harvard, MA | Environment | $829 |
| Great Dog Rescue | Harvard, MA | Animal welfare | $500 |
| Ssp Virginia Thurston | Concord, MA | Medical support | $500 |
| National Multiple Schlerosis | Harvard, MA | Medical research | $265 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,798 | 16 |
| 2023 | $28,099 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349100903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6611238
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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