The Steven E and Michelle Karol Charitable Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3282853 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$51K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$500
Total assets$74K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $500.
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
58% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health | Coral Gables, FL | Supporting hospitals to provide improved health care | $27,001 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation | Okatie, SC | General support | $5,000 |
| Noah's Ark Rescue | Ridgeland, SC | Cotribution | $1,000 |
| Rodman for Kids | Foxboro, MA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Vermont Academy | Saxtons River, VT | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Beaufort Memorial Foundation | Beaufort, SC | In honor of david house | $500 |
| Bourne Conservation Trust | Cataumet, MA | Contribution | $500 |
| Hopeful Horizons | Beaufort, SC | Contribution | $500 |
| Marshview Community Organic Farm | St Helena Island, SC | Contribution | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosptal | Memphis, TN | Contribution | $500 |
| The National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | Supporting research of brain tumor treatment | $500 |
| Youth Advocacy Foundation | Boston, MA | Contribution | $500 |
| Audubon Society of Rhode Island | Smithfield, RI | Supporting preservation of wildlife | $250 |
| Beacon Hill Circle for Charity | Boston, MA | General support | $250 |
| Boston Athenaeum | Boston, MA | Annual fund | $250 |
| Charleston Animal Society | North Charleston, SC | In honor of chelsea karol | $250 |
| Chimney Becket Corners YMCA | Becket, MA | Contribution | $250 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Natick, MA | In honor of caitlin o'hara | $250 |
| Etv Endowment of South Carolina | Spartanburg, SC | Supporting the funding of public radio programs | $250 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $250 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Contribution | $250 |
| The Nature Conservatory | Arlington, VA | Contribution | $250 |
| The Royal Oak Foundation | New York, NY | Contribution | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,251 | 24 |
| 2023 | $44,500 | 25 |
| 2021 | $80,350 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511359349100241
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3282853
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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