The Karina Foundation
Historical FunderMarion, Massachusetts · EIN 81-4024541 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $11,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ERIC H STRAND |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 SPRING STREET, MARION MA 02738 |
| Phone | 5087480800 |
| ESTRAND@BALDWIN-LLC.COM | |
| Form and materials | BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT (NOT MORE THAN 3 PAGES) BUDGET AND TIME FRAME, SUPPLY PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS, LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LATEST AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| 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
69% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Community Foundation | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Restricted | $15,000 |
| Fabretto Children's Foundation | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Center for Wooden Boats | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Otseogenesis Imperfacta Foundation | Gaithersburg, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Portland Trails | Portland, ME | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Manchester, NH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | North Dartmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lloyd Center for the Enviroment | Dartmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Kiran Anjali Project | Mercer Island, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Open Window School | Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Nurse Home Care | Dartmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $114,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503019349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4024541
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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