The Katsaros Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, with a notable emphasis on religious institutions, particularly Greek Orthodox churches. Its mission reflects a commitment to health-related initiatives, education, and cultural heritage, as evidenced by its funding of health charities, educational institutions, and various community projects. The foundation serves diverse populations through grants that address health, education, and human services, including support for research and scholarships. Overall, it aims to enhance community welfare and preserve cultural values.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charities—especially faith-based Greek Orthodox institutions, education programs, and health/research nonprofits—with an existing relationship or visibility to the foundation or its network and capacity to receive mid-sized to large pledge payments.
Good Fit
- • Existing relationship or prior grant history with the foundation or its trustees
- • Mission alignment with Greek Orthodox churches, scholarship/education support, or health research
- • Ability to receive multi-year pledge payments or large one-time gifts
- • Located or active in states where the foundation already gives (notably New York, Massachusetts, Florida)
Geography
Grants are distributed across 11 states, demonstrating a multi-state footprint, although roughly half of grant dollars were concentrated in New York.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 40 distinct recipients—many independent organizations—so the portfolio funds a broad set of institutions even though dollars are concentrated among a few large grantees.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows a relationship-driven pattern: 37 of 40 grantees in 2023 were returning recipients and only three were new, and the foundation declares grants are by preselection, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without a connection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
