The Karpus Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPittsford, New York · EIN 47-2479174 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$812K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$25.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
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
58% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwins Leaderships & Restaurant Institute | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Family Promise of Ontario County | Canandaigua, NY | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Cleveland Oh | Pepper Pike, OH | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation | Boston, MA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Compass Care Pregnancy Services | Rochester, NY | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Humane Society of Rochester | Fairport, NY | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Live Action | Arlington, VA | General purpose | $35,000 |
| The Potters Hands Foundation | Corning, NY | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Stay in Step | Temple Terrace, FL | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Better Together | Naples, FL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Daily Caller News Foundation | Washington, DC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Disability Empowher Network Inc | Rochester, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Sunlight of Collier County | Naples, FL | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Margaret Home | East Rochester, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Angels of Mercy | Rochester, NY | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Harbor House of Rochester | Rochester, NY | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Bella's Bumbas | Webster, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Home Start Hope | Webster, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Institute for Caring | Washington, DC | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Morgan's Message | Gainesville, VA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Moms for Liberty Foundation | Melbourne, FL | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Focus Pregnancy Help Center | Rochester, NY | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Bill of Rights Institution | Arlington, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cancer Alliance of Naples | Bonita Springs, FL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Crime Stoppers | Rochester, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Girl's on the Run | Charlotte, NC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Media Research Center | Reston, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pluta Cancer Center | Rochester, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Selfless Love Foundation | Jupiter, FL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Students for Life of America | Fredericksburg, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Uhi Community Care | Opalocka, FL | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Sunny Mike Foundation | Fairport, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Webster Association of Senior Program Supporters | Webster, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $812,000 | 36 |
| 2024 | $935,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $889,100 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349102122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2479174
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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