The Karpus Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 47-2479174

Foundation Overview

Based in Pittsford, NY, The Karpus Family Foundation Inc has awarded 237 grants totaling $6,370,163 to organizations in Arizona, New York and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $103,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$6,370,163
Total Assets
$20,149,750
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
44
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Decline
-40% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 41%

18 of 44 recipients (41%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New York

Grants are geographically diversified with 35% in New York and funding distributed across 16 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in Rochester (41%), Webster (13%), Fairport (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+9%

Stable funding levels with 9% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Karpus Family Foundation Inc'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
Accuracy In Media $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2024
Adventures For All $10,000 Sarasota, FL, US General Purpose 2024
Alliance Defending Foundation $25,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Purpose 2024
American Association Of Prolife Obstetricians And Gynecologists (Aaplog) $5,000 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Purpose 2024
Bella's Bumbas $10,000 Webster, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Better Together $10,000 Naples, FL, US General Purpose 2024
Bill Of Rights Institution $15,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2024
Cancer Alliance Of Naples $10,000 Bonita Springs, FL, US General Purpose 2024
Challenger Miracle Field $20,000 Webster, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Compass Care Pregnancy Services $10,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Conservative Partnership Institute $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2024
Daily Caller News Foundation $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2024
Disability Empowher Network Inc $25,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Edwins Leaderships & Restaurant Institute $50,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Purpose 2024
Friendship Circle Of Cleveland Oh $35,000 Pepper Pike, OH, US General Purpose 2024
Gigi's Playhouse Rochester $10,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Girl's On The Run $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Purpose 2024
Golisano Autism Center $10,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Goodwill Of Sw Florida $25,000 Fort Myers, FL, US General Purpose 2024
Guardian Revival $10,000 Beacon, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Home Start Hope $10,000 Webster, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Humane Society Of Rochester $80,000 Fairport, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Immokalee Foundation $15,000 Naples, FL, US General Purpose 2024
Judicial Watch $35,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2024
Junior Achievement Of Central Upstate Ny $103,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Leadership Institute $35,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2024
Live Action $30,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2024
Media Research Center $25,000 Reston, VA, US General Purpose 2024
Moms For Liberty Foundation $10,000 Melbourne, FL, US General Purpose 2024
Pal Tech Inc $2,000 Fairfax, VA, US General Purpose 2024
Prager University Foundation $40,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2024
Project K-9 Hero $15,000 Whitwell, TN, US General Purpose 2024
Prosper Rochester $7,500 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Roberts Wesleyan College $26,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Roc Dog Inc $5,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Selfless Love Foundation $5,000 Jupiter, FL, US General Purpose 2024
Semper Fi Fund $50,000 Oceanside, CA, US General Purpose 2024
Spirit Nys $7,500 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Sunlight Of Collier County $15,000 Naples, FL, US General Purpose 2024
Sunny Mike Foundation $5,000 Fairport, NY, US General Purpose 2024
The Margaret Home $17,000 East Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2024
The Potters Hands Foundation $35,000 Corning, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Webster Association Of Senior Program Supporters $2,000 Webster, NY, US General Purpose 2024
Young America's Foundation $5,000 Reston, VA, US General Purpose 2024
Accuracy In Media $12,500 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2023
Bill Of Rights Institution $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2023
Cancer Alliance Of Naples $15,000 Bonita Springs, FL, US General Purpose 2023
Cancer Support Community At Gilda's Club $10,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Challenger Miracle Field $25,000 Webster, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Daily Caller News Foundation $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2023
Edwins Leaderships & Restaurant Institute $50,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Purpose 2023
Equicenter $25,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Friendship Circle Of Cleveland Oh $30,000 Pepper Pike, OH, US General Purpose 2023
Gary Sinise Foundation $25,000 Nashville, TN, US General Purpose 2023
Home Base Florida $35,000 Fort Myers, FL, US General Purpose 2023
Homeless Hounds Animal Rescue $10,000 Colleyville, TX, US General Purpose 2023
Honor Flight Rochester $6,500 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Judicial Watch $35,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2023
Junior Achievement Of Central Upstate Ny $1,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Live Action $35,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2023
Media Research Center $25,000 Reston, VA, US General Purpose 2023
Morgan's Message $10,000 Gainesville, VA, US General Purpose 2023
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation $50,000 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Newfoundland Club Of America Charitable Trust $5,000 Mt Horeb, WI, US General Purpose 2023
Prager University Foundation $40,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Project K-9 Hero $10,000 Whitwell, TN, US General Purpose 2023
Project Veritas $35,000 Mamaroneck, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Roberts Wesleyan College $37,100 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Selfless Love Foundation $20,000 Jupiter, FL, US General Purpose 2023
Semper Fi Fund $50,000 Oceanside, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Sleep In Heavenly Peace $15,000 Omaha, NE, US General Purpose 2023
Spca Serving Erie County $10,000 West Seneca, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Stay In Step $30,000 Temple Terrace, FL, US General Purpose 2023
Sunlight Of Collier County $15,000 Naples, FL, US General Purpose 2023
The Empowerment Plan $25,000 Detroit, MI, US General Purpose 2023
The Immokalee Foundation $25,000 Naples, FL, US General Purpose 2023
The Margaret Home $15,000 East Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2023
The Potters Hands Foundation $45,000 Corning, NY, US General Purpose 2023
True The Vote $50,000 Houston, TX, US General Purpose 2023
Webster Association Of Senior Program Supporters $2,000 Webster, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Accuracy In Media $12,500 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2023
Bill Of Rights Institution $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2023
Cancer Alliance Of Naples $15,000 Bonita Springs, FL, US General Purpose 2023
Cancer Support Community At Gilda's Club $10,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Challenger Miracle Field $25,000 Webster, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Daily Caller News Foundation $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2023
Edwins Leaderships & Restaurant Institute $50,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Purpose 2023
Equicenter $25,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Friendship Circle Of Cleveland Oh $30,000 Pepper Pike, OH, US General Purpose 2023
Gary Sinise Foundation $25,000 Nashville, TN, US General Purpose 2023
Home Base Florida $35,000 Fort Myers, FL, US General Purpose 2023
Homeless Hounds Animal Rescue $10,000 Colleyville, TX, US General Purpose 2023
Honor Flight Rochester $6,500 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Judicial Watch $35,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2023
Junior Achievement Of Central Upstate Ny $1,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Live Action $35,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2023
Media Research Center $25,000 Reston, VA, US General Purpose 2023
Morgan's Message $10,000 Gainesville, VA, US General Purpose 2023
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation $50,000 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Newfoundland Club Of America Charitable Trust $5,000 Mt Horeb, WI, US General Purpose 2023
Prager University Foundation $40,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Project K-9 Hero $10,000 Whitwell, TN, US General Purpose 2023
Project Veritas $35,000 Mamaroneck, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Roberts Wesleyan College $37,100 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Selfless Love Foundation $20,000 Jupiter, FL, US General Purpose 2023
Semper Fi Fund $50,000 Oceanside, CA, US General Purpose 2023
Sleep In Heavenly Peace $15,000 Omaha, NE, US General Purpose 2023
Spca Serving Erie County $10,000 West Seneca, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Stay In Step $30,000 Temple Terrace, FL, US General Purpose 2023
Sunlight Of Collier County $15,000 Naples, FL, US General Purpose 2023
The Empowerment Plan $25,000 Detroit, MI, US General Purpose 2023
The Immokalee Foundation $25,000 Naples, FL, US General Purpose 2023
The Margaret Home $15,000 East Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2023
The Potters Hands Foundation $45,000 Corning, NY, US General Purpose 2023
True The Vote $50,000 Houston, TX, US General Purpose 2023
Webster Association Of Senior Program Supporters $2,000 Webster, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Alliance Defending Foundation $25,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Purpose 2022
Best Buddies Of Ny $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Caring Choices Pregancy Help Center $10,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Conservative Partnership Institute $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Cracker Box Palace $20,000 North Rose, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Daily Caller News Foundation $30,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Family Promise Of Greater Rochester $10,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Freedomworks Foundation $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Friends Of Breakthrough Schools $25,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Purpose 2022
Friendship Circle Of Cleveland Oh $30,000 Pepper Pike, OH, US General Purpose 2022
Hillsdale College $28,736 Hillsdale, MI, US General Purpose 2022
Home Base $35,000 Charlestown, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Homeless Hounds Animal Rescue $10,000 Colleyville, TX, US General Purpose 2022
Humane Society Of Rochester $40,000 Fairport, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Institute For Caring $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Judicial Watch $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Junior Achievement Of Central Upstate Ny $50,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2022
K9s For Warriors $50,000 Ponte Vedra, FL, US General Purpose 2022
Leadership Institute $50,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2022
Live Action $25,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2022
Media Research Center $25,000 Reston, VA, US General Purpose 2022
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue $100,000 Bradenton, FL, US General Purpose 2022
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation $50,000 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Prager University Foundation $25,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Project Veritas $30,000 Mamaroneck, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Puppy Mill Rescue Team $20,000 Brockport, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Satchel's Last Resort $10,000 Sarasota, FL, US General Purpose 2022
Semper Fi Fund $50,000 Oceanside, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Stay In Step $30,000 Temple Terrace, FL, US General Purpose 2022
The Immokalee Foundation $25,000 Naples, FL, US General Purpose 2022
The Potters Hands Foundation $45,000 Corning, NY, US General Purpose 2022
True The Vote $50,000 Houston, TX, US General Purpose 2022
Wags Fund $5,000 Highland Park, IL, US General Purpose 2022
Alliance Defending Foundation $25,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Purpose 2022
Best Buddies Of Ny $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Caring Choices Pregancy Help Center $10,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Conservative Partnership Institute $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Cracker Box Palace $20,000 North Rose, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Daily Caller News Foundation $30,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Family Promise Of Greater Rochester $10,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Freedomworks Foundation $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Friends Of Breakthrough Schools $25,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Purpose 2022
Friendship Circle Of Cleveland Oh $30,000 Pepper Pike, OH, US General Purpose 2022
Hillsdale College $28,736 Hillsdale, MI, US General Purpose 2022
Home Base $35,000 Charlestown, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Homeless Hounds Animal Rescue $10,000 Colleyville, TX, US General Purpose 2022
Humane Society Of Rochester $40,000 Fairport, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Institute For Caring $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Judicial Watch $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Junior Achievement Of Central Upstate Ny $50,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2022
K9s For Warriors $50,000 Ponte Vedra, FL, US General Purpose 2022
Leadership Institute $50,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2022
Live Action $25,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2022
Media Research Center $25,000 Reston, VA, US General Purpose 2022
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue $100,000 Bradenton, FL, US General Purpose 2022
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation $50,000 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Prager University Foundation $25,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Project Veritas $30,000 Mamaroneck, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Puppy Mill Rescue Team $20,000 Brockport, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Satchel's Last Resort $10,000 Sarasota, FL, US General Purpose 2022
Semper Fi Fund $50,000 Oceanside, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Stay In Step $30,000 Temple Terrace, FL, US General Purpose 2022
The Immokalee Foundation $25,000 Naples, FL, US General Purpose 2022
The Potters Hands Foundation $45,000 Corning, NY, US General Purpose 2022
True The Vote $50,000 Houston, TX, US General Purpose 2022
Wags Fund $5,000 Highland Park, IL, US General Purpose 2022
Alliance Defending Foundation $20,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Purpose 2021
Angels Of Mercy $12,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Breakthrough Schools $25,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Purpose 2021
Building Homes For Heroes $75,000 Island Park, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Camp Good Days & Special Times $5,500 Mendon, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Cancer Alliance Of Naples $25,000 Bonita Springs, FL, US General Purpose 2021
Caring Choices Pregancy Help Center $10,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Daily Caller News Foundation $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2021
Eagle Forum Foundation $10,000 Alton, IL, US General Purpose 2021
Edwins Leaderships & Restaurant Institute $75,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Purpose 2021
Focus Pregnancy Help Center $12,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Heritage Home For Women $10,000 Schenectady, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Home Base $25,000 Charlestown, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Homeless Hounds Animal Rescue $10,000 Colleyville, TX, US General Purpose 2021
Humane Society Of Rochester $87,008 Fairport, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Judicial Watch $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2021
Media Research Center $25,000 Reston, VA, US General Purpose 2021
Miracle Field $95,133 Webster, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation $50,000 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Prager University Foundation $25,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Project Veritas $25,000 Mamaroneck, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Puppies Behind Bars $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Satchel's Last Resort $10,000 Sarasota, FL, US General Purpose 2021
The Immokalee Foundation $15,000 Naples, FL, US General Purpose 2021
The Leadership Institute $25,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2021
Veterans Outreach Center $60,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Wasps $4,000 Webster, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Angels Of Mercy $12,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Boys And Girls Club Of Rochester $5,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Building Homes For Heroes $75,000 Island Park, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Cameron Community Ministries $7,500 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Camp Good Days & Special Times $25,000 Mendon, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Cancer Alliance Of Naples $40,000 Bonita Springs, FL, US General Purpose 2020
Compass Care Pregnancy Services $35,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Conservative Partnership Institute $35,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2020
Daily Caller News Foundation $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2020
Equicenter $25,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Friends Of Breakthrough Schools $25,000 Cleveland, OH, US General Purpose 2020
Golisano Autism Center $100,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Heritage Foundation $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2020
Hillsdale College $13,150 Hillsdale, MI, US General Purpose 2020
Homeless Hounds Animal Rescue $10,000 Colleyville, TX, US General Purpose 2020
Hope Hall School $40,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2020
K9s For Warriors $50,000 Ponte Vedra, FL, US General Purpose 2020
Lollypop Farm $35,000 Fairport, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Media Research Center $25,000 Reston, VA, US General Purpose 2020
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue $40,000 Bradenton, FL, US General Purpose 2020
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation $50,000 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2020
One Soldier At A Time $6,200 Webster, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Roberts Wesleyan College $25,000 Rochester, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Satchel's Last Resort $10,000 Sarasota, FL, US General Purpose 2020
Semper Fi Fund $45,000 Oceanside, CA, US General Purpose 2020
The Empowerment Plan $20,000 Detroit, MI, US General Purpose 2020
The Leadership Institute $25,000 Arlington, VA, US General Purpose 2020
True The Vote $10,000 Houston, TX, US General Purpose 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Karpus Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 47-2479174
Website http://karpusfamilyfoundation.org
Address PO BOX 1061 Pittsford, NY 14534-9061

Key People (9)

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

President, Director George W Karpus
Vice President, Secretary Kathleen P Karpus
Director Anthony Mirrione
Treasurer Rodd Riesenberger
Director Paul Lipari

Forms 990-PF

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