Behrakis Foundation

EIN 04-3348263 Β· MA Β· NTEE T20J

Typical grant ~$5K Funds in MA, CA, VA +3
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Behrakis Foundation based in MA paid 36 grants totaling $186.6K to 32 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $45K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, BOYS CLUB OF LOWELL, and PROJECT MEXICO. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,607,088
Giving (latest yr)
$186,580
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
36
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
32
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute$45,000
  • Boys Club of Lowell$15,000
  • Project Mexico$12,500
  • Crossroads$10,000
  • National Hellenic Society$10,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$153,580 Β· 30 grants
  • California$12,500 Β· 2 grants
  • Virginia$10,000 Β· 1 grant
  • New York$5,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Maryland$5,000 Β· 1 grant
  • New Hampshire$500 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (36)

Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Brookline, MA
Health
$45,000
Crossroads
Boston, MA
Religious
$10,000
Project Mexico
Pasadena, CA
Religious
$10,000
National Hellenic Society
Annandale, VA
Cultural
$10,000
Boys Club of Lowell
Lowell, MA
Civic
$10,000
Brigham and Women's Hospital Lung Center
Boston, MA
Health
$7,500
Whistler House
Lowell, MA
Cultural
$5,500
Whistler House 200Th
Lowell, MA
Cultural
$5,000
Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
NY, NY
Religious
$5,000
Boys Club of Lowell
Lowell, MA
Civic
$5,000
Hellenic Aa Pta
Lowell, MA
Education
$5,000
International Orthodox Christian Charities (Hurricane Helene)
Towson, MD
Humanitarian
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Behrakis Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Behrakis Foundation reported 36 itemized grants totaling $186.6K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $45K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, BOYS CLUB OF LOWELL, PROJECT MEXICO, among 32 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Behrakis Foundation is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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