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Private foundation · EIN 36-3283901

Gianaras Foundation

Deerfield, IL

Gianaras Foundation is a private foundation based in Deerfield, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $138K in grants and contributions paid across 26 grants, with $2.72M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Little City Foundation, National Hellenic Museum and Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Little City FoundationPalatine, ILCharitable$16,700
National Hellenic MuseumChicago, ILCharitable$15,200
Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 FundNew York, NYCharitable$14,000
Alpha 4th of JulyAlpha, MICharitable$10,000
Illinois State UniversityNormal, ILCharitable$10,000
Order of St Andrew the ApostleNew York, NYCharitable$9,400
Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox ChurchLincolnshire, ILCharitable$6,500
St Andrews Greek Orthodox ChurchChicago, ILCharitable$6,000
Crystal Falls Contemporary CenterCrystal Falls, MICharitable$5,000
Greek American Rehabilitation & Care CenterWheeling, ILCharitable$5,000
Hellenic Bar AssociationChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
St Norbert Catholic ChurchNorthbrook, ILCharitable$5,000
Williston State College FoundationWilliston, NDCharitable$5,000
Chicago Wolves CharitiesGlenview, ILCharitable$5,000
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of ChiLombard, ILCharitable$3,500
St Nectarios Greek Orthodox ChurchPalatine, ILCharitable$3,500
Hippocratic Cancer Research FdtnWheeling, ILCharitable$3,000
Grayslake Central High SchoolGrayslake, ILCharitable$2,500
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox ChurchSchiller Park, ILCharitable$1,300
St Iakovos Retreat CenterKansasville, WICharitable$1,250
Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos SocietyNew York, NYCharitable$1,000
Hellenic American AcademyDeerfield, ILCharitable$1,000
Immaculate ConceptionChicago, ILCharitable$1,000
St DemetriosElmhurst, ILCharitable$1,000
Panhellenic Scholarship FoundationChicago, ILCharitable$1,000

The 25 largest of 26 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Gianaras Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Gianaras Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Gianaras Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $138,350 in grants and contributions paid (26 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Gianaras Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Little City Foundation (IL), $16.7K, National Hellenic Museum (IL), $15.2K, Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund (NY), $14K, Alpha 4th of July (MI), $10K and Illinois State University (IL), $10K.