The Behrakis Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 04-3348263

Foundation Overview

Based in Lexington, MA, The Behrakis Foundation has awarded 238 grants totaling $1,169,451 to organizations in District of Columbia, Massachusetts and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $45,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,169,451
Total Assets
$3,654,568
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
36
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 44%

16 of 36 recipients (44%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Massachusetts

75% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Lowell (58%), Brookline (16%), Boston (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+138%

Strong 138% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Behrakis Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Friends Of The Blind $500 Portsmouth, NH, US Health 2024
Ministry Awards $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2024
Mspca- Nevins Farm $5,000 Boston, MA, US Animal Welfare 2024
Holy Trinity Golf $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2024
Holy Trinity Festival Sponsor $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2024
Mbc Golf $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2024
American Legion Post 247 $1,000 Tyngsboro, MA, US Civic 2024
American Legion Post 247 $1,000 Tyngsboro, MA, US Civic 2024
American Legion Post 247 $1,000 Tyngsboro, MA, US Civic 2024
Archons Of The Ecumenical Patriarchate $5,000 Ny, NY, US Religious 2024
Boys Club Of Lowell $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Civic 2024
Boys Club Of Lowell $10,000 Lowell, MA, US Civic 2024
Boys Club Of Lowell 2023 Holiday Auction $1,750 Lowell, MA, US Civic 2024
Brigham And Women's Hospital Lung Center $7,500 Boston, MA, US Health 2024
Crossroads $10,000 Boston, MA, US Religious 2024
Dana Farber Cancer Institute $45,000 Brookline, MA, US Health 2024
Dyouville Manor $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Health 2024
Hellenic Aa Pta $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2024
Hellenic Womens Eok $1,300 Brookline, MA, US Culture 2024
International Orthodox Christian Charities (Hurricane Helene) $5,000 Towson, MD, US Humanitarian 2024
Kosmos Project $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Education 2024
Lowell Assoc For The Blind Reissued $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Health 2024
Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Civic 2024
National Hellenic Society $10,000 Annandale, VA, US Cultural 2024
New England Conservatory $2,000 Boston, MA, US Education 2024
Project Learn $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Education 2024
Project Mexico $2,500 Chula Vista, CA, US Religious 2024
Project Mexico $10,000 Pasadena, CA, US Religious 2024
St Bonafice $2,000 Newton, MA, US Health 2024
Strongwater Farm $3,000 Tewksbury, MA, US Health 2024
Whistler House $5,500 Lowell, MA, US Cultural 2024
Whistler House 200th $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Cultural 2024
Uml Student Archivist $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2024
Uncommon Threads $3,000 Lawrence, MA, US Civic 2024
Pollard Library $500 Lowell, MA, US Education 2024
Walk Ms $530 Boston, MA, US Health 2024
Ahepa Golf $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2023
American Friends Of The Blind $500 Portsmouth, NH, US Education 2023
Archons Of The Ecumenical Patriarchate $5,000 Ny, NY, US Religious 2023
Boys Club Of Lowell 2024 Holiday Auction $1,750 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Boys Club Of Lowell Bab 25k 23 $10,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Crossroads (10k) $10,000 Cambridge, MA, US Religious 2023
Dyouville Manor $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Hellenic Aa Pta $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2023
Hellenic Womens Eok $1,300 Brookline, MA, US Community Service 2023
Holy Trinity Golf $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2023
Holy Trinity Festival Sponsor $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2023
Iocc $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US Religious 2023
Kosmos Project $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2023
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $1,500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Mbc Camp Golf $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2023
Ministry Awards $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2023
Mspca- Nevins Farm $5,000 Boston, MA, US Community Service 2023
National Hellenic Society 23 Yr (50000) $15,000 Annandale, VA, US Community Service 2023
National Hellenic Society 3 Yr (50000) $10,000 Annandale, VA, US Community Service 2023
National Ms Society-kathleen Sedgeley $200 Washington, DC, US Humanartian 2023
Ocfc $2,500 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2023
Project Learn $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Project Mexico $2,500 Chula Vista, CA, US Community Service 2023
St Bonafice $4,500 Newton, MA, US Community Service 2023
St Spyridon Golf $3,000 Worcester, MA, US Religious 2023
Whistler House $12,500 Lowell, MA, US Arts 2023
Telos $5,000 Cambridge, MA, US Religious 2023
Uml Student Archivist $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2023
Uncommon Threads $2,500 Lawrence, MA, US Community Service 2023
Pollard Library $500 Lowell, MA, US Education 2023
Ahepa Golf $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2023
American Friends Of The Blind $500 Portsmouth, NH, US Education 2023
Archons Of The Ecumenical Patriarchate $5,000 Ny, NY, US Religious 2023
Boys Club Of Lowell 2024 Holiday Auction $1,750 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Boys Club Of Lowell Bab 25k 23 $10,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Crossroads (10k) $10,000 Cambridge, MA, US Religious 2023
Dyouville Manor $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Hellenic Aa Pta $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2023
Hellenic Womens Eok $1,300 Brookline, MA, US Community Service 2023
Holy Trinity Golf $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2023
Holy Trinity Festival Sponsor $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2023
Iocc $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US Religious 2023
Kosmos Project $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2023
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $1,500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Mbc Camp Golf $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2023
Ministry Awards $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2023
Mspca- Nevins Farm $5,000 Boston, MA, US Community Service 2023
National Hellenic Society 23 Yr (50000) $15,000 Annandale, VA, US Community Service 2023
National Hellenic Society 3 Yr (50000) $10,000 Annandale, VA, US Community Service 2023
National Ms Society-kathleen Sedgeley $200 Washington, DC, US Humanartian 2023
Ocfc $2,500 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2023
Project Learn $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2023
Project Mexico $2,500 Chula Vista, CA, US Community Service 2023
St Bonafice $4,500 Newton, MA, US Community Service 2023
St Spyridon Golf $3,000 Worcester, MA, US Religious 2023
Whistler House $12,500 Lowell, MA, US Arts 2023
Telos $5,000 Cambridge, MA, US Religious 2023
Uml Student Archivist $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2023
Uncommon Threads $2,500 Lawrence, MA, US Community Service 2023
Pollard Library $500 Lowell, MA, US Education 2023
Boys Club Of Lowell 2022 Holiday Auction $1,750 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
Hellenic Academy Golf $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
Hellenic College - Metro Boston Golf $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Community Service 2022
Hellenic Womens Eok $5,000 Boston, MA, US Community Service 2022
Holy Trinity Church $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2022
Iocc $5,000 Batlimore, MD, US Humanartian 2022
Lowell Association For The Blind $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2022
Project Learn $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Humanartian 2022
Project Mexico $2,500 Chula Vista, CA, US Humanartian 2022
Toys For Tots $1,000 Triangle, VA, US Community Service 2022
Whistler $12,500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
Ascs (John Camp) $5,000 Princeton, NJ, US Education 2022
Dyouville $2,000 Tyngsboro, MA, US Community Service 2022
Girl Inc $2,523 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
Heroes Foundation Of America $1,000 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Community Service 2022
Iocc Greek Fires $5,000 Batlimore, MD, US Humanartian 2022
Immaculate Conception School $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2022
Mspca $2,500 Batlimore, MD, US Humanartian 2022
Ministry Awards $5,000 South Dakota, SD, US Religious 2022
National Hellenic Society $15,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
St Bonafice (Heath Equity) $2,000 Newton Centre, MA, US Humanartian 2022
Umass Lowell $18,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2022
Uncommon Threads $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
Boys Club Of Lowell 2022 Holiday Auction $1,750 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
Hellenic Academy Golf $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
Hellenic College - Metro Boston Golf $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Community Service 2022
Hellenic Womens Eok $5,000 Boston, MA, US Community Service 2022
Holy Trinity Church $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2022
Iocc $5,000 Batlimore, MD, US Humanartian 2022
Lowell Association For The Blind $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2022
Project Learn $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Humanartian 2022
Project Mexico $2,500 Chula Vista, CA, US Humanartian 2022
Toys For Tots $1,000 Triangle, VA, US Community Service 2022
Whistler $12,500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
Ascs (John Camp) $5,000 Princeton, NJ, US Education 2022
Dyouville $2,000 Tyngsboro, MA, US Community Service 2022
Girl Inc $2,523 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
Heroes Foundation Of America $1,000 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Community Service 2022
Iocc Greek Fires $5,000 Batlimore, MD, US Humanartian 2022
Immaculate Conception School $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2022
Mspca $2,500 Batlimore, MD, US Humanartian 2022
Ministry Awards $5,000 South Dakota, SD, US Religious 2022
National Hellenic Society $15,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
St Bonafice (Heath Equity) $2,000 Newton Centre, MA, US Humanartian 2022
Umass Lowell $18,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2022
Uncommon Threads $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2022
Ahi Membership $5,000 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2021
Boys Club Of Lowell 2021 Holiday Auction $1,750 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Brigham & Womens $25,000 Boston, MA, US Community Service 2021
Hellenic Academy Golf $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Hellenic Womens Eok $1,300 Boston, MA, US Education 2021
Hellenic College Holly Cross $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2021
Hellenic College - Metro Boston Golf $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2021
Holy Trinity Greek Hellenic Church $4,750 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2021
Holy Trinity Church $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2021
Iocc $10,000 Batlimore, MD, US Humanartian 2021
Lowell Association For The Blind $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2021
Metropolis Of Boston $10,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2021
Project Learn $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Project Mexico $2,575 Chula Vista, CA, US Education 2021
Salvation Army $500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2021
St Joseph's School $200 Chamberlain, SD, US Education 2021
St Spiridon $3,000 Worcester, MA, US Religious 2021
Toys For Tots $1,000 Triangle, VA, US Community Service 2021
Umass Lowell $15,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Whistler $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2021
Ahi Membership $5,000 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2021
Boys Club Of Lowell 2021 Holiday Auction $1,750 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Brigham & Womens $25,000 Boston, MA, US Community Service 2021
Hellenic Academy Golf $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Hellenic Womens Eok $1,300 Boston, MA, US Education 2021
Hellenic College Holly Cross $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2021
Hellenic College - Metro Boston Golf $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2021
Holy Trinity Greek Hellenic Church $4,750 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2021
Holy Trinity Church $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2021
Iocc $10,000 Batlimore, MD, US Humanartian 2021
Lowell Association For The Blind $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2021
Metropolis Of Boston $10,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2021
Project Learn $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Project Mexico $2,575 Chula Vista, CA, US Education 2021
Salvation Army $500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2021
St Joseph's School $200 Chamberlain, SD, US Education 2021
St Spiridon $3,000 Worcester, MA, US Religious 2021
Toys For Tots $1,000 Triangle, VA, US Community Service 2021
Umass Lowell $15,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Whistler $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2021
Ahi Membership $5,000 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2021
Boys Club Of Lowell 2021 Holiday Auction $1,750 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Brigham & Womens $25,000 Boston, MA, US Community Service 2021
Hellenic Academy Golf $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Hellenic Womens Eok $1,300 Boston, MA, US Education 2021
Hellenic College Holly Cross $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2021
Hellenic College - Metro Boston Golf $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2021
Holy Trinity Greek Hellenic Church $4,750 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2021
Holy Trinity Church $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2021
Iocc $10,000 Batlimore, MD, US Humanartian 2021
Lowell Association For The Blind $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2021
Metropolis Of Boston $10,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2021
Project Learn $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Project Mexico $2,575 Chula Vista, CA, US Education 2021
Salvation Army $500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2021
St Joseph's School $200 Chamberlain, SD, US Education 2021
St Spiridon $3,000 Worcester, MA, US Religious 2021
Toys For Tots $1,000 Triangle, VA, US Community Service 2021
Umass Lowell $15,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2021
Whistler $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2021
Ahi Membership $5,000 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2020
Boys Club Of Lowell 2020 Holiday Auction $1,750 Lowell, MA, US Education 2020
Hellenic Womens Eok $1,300 Boston, MA, US Education 2020
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2020
Lowell Association For The Blind $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2020
Metropolis Of Boston $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2020
Mspca $2,500 Boston, MA, US Community Service 2020
Whistler $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2020
Toys For Tots $1,000 Triangle, VA, US Community Service 2020
Project Learn $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Education 2020
Health Equity International- St Bonafice $500 Newton, MA, US Community Service 2020
Hellenic American Academy - Tablets $2,600 Lowell, MA, US Education 2020
Umass Lowell Greek Archives $15,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2020
Hellenic American Academy $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Education 2020
Hellenic Womens Club $500 Boston, MA, US Education 2020
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Religious 2020
Umass Lowell Greek Archives $1,500 Lowell, MA, US Education 2020
Metropolis Of Boston $10,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2020
Iocc $5,000 Batlimore, MD, US Humanartian 2020
Ahi Membership $5,000 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2019
American College Of Classical Studies $10,000 Princeton, NJ, US Education 2019
Boys Club Of Lowell 2020 Holiday Auction $1,750 Lowell, MA, US Education 2019
D'youville Foundation $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Health Services 2019
The Greek Institute $2,500 Cambridge, MA, US Education 2019
Hellenic Womens Eok $5,450 Boston, MA, US Education 2019
Iocc - Covid $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US Humanitarian 2019
Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust $250 Lowell, MA, US Health Services 2019
Lowell Association For The Blind $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2019
Metropolis Of Boston $5,000 Brookline, MA, US Religious 2019
Mbc Camp Golf $5,000 Contoocook, NH, US Community Service 2019
Mspca $2,500 Boston, MA, US Community Service 2019
Project Mexico $2,500 Vista, CA, US Education 2019
Tufts University Fletcher School $25,000 Medford, MA, US Education 2019
Salvation Army $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Community Service 2019

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Contact Information

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EIN 04-3348263
Website N/A
Address 19 MUZZEY ST Lexington, MA 02421-5256

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Behrakis Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee George D Behrakis
Trustee Margo Behrakis
Trustee Drake Behrakis
Trustee Stephanie B Liakos

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.