Karess Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, with a focus on health-related causes, particularly cancer research and community service. It supports various charitable organizations, including those that provide assistance to cancer patients and promote health initiatives. The foundation's recent grants have primarily benefited organizations in Colorado and Texas, reflecting its commitment to impactful charitable work in these areas.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charitable organizations with a local or regional presence—especially Colorado-based arts, cultural, or health charities—seeking modest project or program support in the $2k–$10k range and visible through local networks.
Good Fit
- • Local Colorado arts or cultural organization with community visibility
- • Health or cancer-related nonprofit with clear, small-project funding needs
- • Project requests matching prior award sizes (roughly $2,000–$10,000)
- • Existing relationship, referral, or introduction from a local network
Geography
Recent grants span two states but are heavily concentrated in Colorado, which received about 88% of 2024 grant dollars; the footprint is regional rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows three distinct recipients (three grants), so the observed recipient set is small but not a single-beneficiary vehicle; portfolio size remains modest for a private micro-foundation.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows all 2024 grantees were new to the observed portfolio, which suggests the foundation will add new recipients; however the fund declares grants are preselected and no public application or contact route is provided, so direct entry as an unfamiliar applicant appears limited.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
