Private foundation · EIN 20-0410904 · Mobile, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Catranis Fam Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $225K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$225K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Athansios Greek Orthodox ChurchGulf Shores, ALIconography$50K
St Athansios Greek Orthodox ChurchGulf Shores, ALEthel catranis scholarship$50K
Mitchell Cancer CenterMobile, ALAnnual go run$30K
Victory Health PartnersMobile, ALUnrestricted$20K
Spring Hill CollegeMobile, ALUnrestricted$15K
Camp Rap a HopeMobile, ALUnrestricted$10K
Child Advocacy CenterMobile, ALServe it up with love$10K
Womens Resource CenterMobile, ALUnrestricted$10K
Christian Service CenterGulf Shores, ALUnrestricted$10K
Door to SerenityMobile, ALUnrestricted$5,000
Dumas Wesley Community CenterMobile, ALUnrestricted$5,000
Feeding the Gulf CoastTheodore, ALUnrestricted$5,000
Prichard Preparatory SchoolMobile, ALUnrestricted$3,000
St Athansios Greek Orthodox ChurchGulf Shores, ALEthel's girls$2,000

About this foundation

Catranis Fam Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Mobile, Alabama, administered in care of Nick T Catranis, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Catranis Fam Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Catranis Fam Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $225K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Catranis Fam Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Alabama (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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