The Karp Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 82-2432655
Foundation Overview
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, The Karp Family Foundation has awarded 121 grants totaling $1,922,442 to organizations in Florida, Maryland and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $90,666, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 24 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
56% of grants are awarded in Pennsylvania, with additional funding distributed across 4 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Pittsburgh (99%), Bridgeville (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 34% growth trend over 5 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (41%). 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 Karp Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Israel Defense Force | $10,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $45,190 | Washington, DC, US | Sepax Machine | 2023 |
| Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Rheumatic Heart Disease Education Videos | 2023 |
| Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh | $30,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Force | $5,200 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Institute For Exceptional Care | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Assoc | $2,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | African Heart Project | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Mda | $10,000 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Rheumatic Heart Disease Education Videos | 2023 |
| The Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Heart Healers International | $15,000 | Potomac, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $19,565 | Washington, DC, US | Uganda Mircodocs Awarenessof Rheumatic Heart Disease | 2023 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Rheumatic Heart Disease Education Videos | 2023 |
| The Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Force | $35,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | General Operating Support/ Adopt A Battalion | 2023 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $19,565 | Washington, DC, US | Uganda Mircodocs Awareness Of Rheumatic Heart Disease | 2023 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Starability Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | $45,190 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Cri Research Fund | 2022 |
| Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | $11,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Uganda Rhd Research Fund | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Institute For Exceptional Care | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Institute For Exceptional Care | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Force | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operartig Support | 2022 |
| The Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | $12,500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Starability Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | $45,190 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Cri Research Fund | 2022 |
| Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | $11,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Uganda Rhd Research Fund | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Institute For Exceptional Care | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Institute For Exceptional Care | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Force | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operartig Support | 2022 |
| The Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | $12,500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Starability Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | $45,190 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Cri Research Fund | 2022 |
| Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | $11,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Uganda Rhd Research Fund | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Institute For Exceptional Care | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Institute For Exceptional Care | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Force | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operartig Support | 2022 |
| The Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | $12,500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $45,190 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh | $5,280 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County | $36,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Carnegie Institute | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh | $12,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Highland Beach Police Foundation | $10,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operartig Support | 2021 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Force | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Institute For Exceptional Care | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh | $25,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh | $9,660 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Gerneral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The South Hills Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| The Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh Inc | $4,700 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Geneeral Operating Support | 2021 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh | $12,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Heart Healers International | $15,000 | Potomac, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $66,521 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Ugandan Children Medical Project | 2020 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $25,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | The Sorel And Annie Myers Fund | 2020 |
| Jewish Funders Network | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Bushfire Relief Fund | 2020 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | The Sorel And Annie Myers Fund | 2020 |
| Chabad Lubovitch Of The South Hillsinc | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Operating Campaign | 2020 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $37,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Hank S. Karp Neuro-oncology Fellowship | 2020 |
| Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Stanley M. Marks Endowed Research Fund | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County | $36,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Annual Campaign | 2020 |
| Chabad Lubovitch Of The South Hillsinc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Matching Campaigncomplicated But Not Impossible | 2020 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $37,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Hank S. Karp Neuro-oncology Fellow | 2020 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $37,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Hank S. Karp Neuro-oncology Fellow | 2020 |
| The Friendship Circle Of Pgh Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Children's National Medical Center | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | A Campaign To Save Lives | 2020 |
| Chabad Lubovitch Of The South Hillsinc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Matching Campaign | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh | $35,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Covid Relief Fundming | 2020 |
| The Friendship Circle Of Pgh Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | The Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh 2020 | 2020 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $42,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Hank S. Karp Neuro-oncology Fellowship | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of Western Pa | $5,000 | Bridgeville, PA, US | Ja Virtual "i Can" Programming Initiatve | 2020 |
| Chabad Lubovitch Of The South Hillsinc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Matching Campaign | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County | $3,600 | Boca Raton, FL, US | 2020 Covid Relief Campaign | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $90,666 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Ugandan Children Medical Project | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation Of Great Pittsburgh | $25,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Jburgh | 2018 |
| Chabad House On Campus Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unite-it Israel Trip | 2018 |
| The Friendship Circle Of Pgh Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Annual Programmingming | 2018 |
| University Of Pittsburgh Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Stanley M. Marks, Md Endowed Research Fund | 2018 |
| Heart Healers International | $85,735 | Potomac, MD, US | Program To Raise Awareness Of Rheumatic Heart Disease | 2018 |
| Chabad Lubovitch Of The South Hills | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Outreach Activities, Upgrade Security And Target Hardening | 2018 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Karp Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 82-2432655 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 300 FIFTH AVENUE 27TH FLOOR Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2401 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Karp Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, Secretary, Trea | Simone F Karp |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Emily Perlow |
| Vice President | Marissa Karp |
| Vice President | Adam Perlow |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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