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The Karp Family Foundation, led by trustees Stephen R. and Jill E. Karp, is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the foundation awarded $2 million across 97 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$2M
2025
Grantees funded
97
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
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Stephen R Karp
Board Member
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Jill E Karp
Board Member
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Stephen Karp
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES?
No. KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES give?
KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Montana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES make each year?
In 2025, KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES fund recently?
In 2025, KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include Children's Hospital Corporation, BOSTON YOUTH SANCTUARY INC, and FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES?
KARP FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN R AND JILL E KARP TRUSTEES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.