Private foundation · EIN 85-4194151 · Milton, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation

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: 24 grants paid, $736K total, median $25K. 58% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$736K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of BostonBrookline, MAGeneral support$100K
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MAGeneral support$100K
Center for Hellenic Music and CultureAbington, MAGeneral support$50K
Dana FarberBrookline, MAGeneral support$50K
Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CAGeneral support$50K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAGeneral support$50K
University of Maine FoundationOrono, MEGeneral support$50K
Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund IncNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MAGeneral support$25K
Federation of Hellenic American Societies of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$25K
Milton AcademyMilton, MAGeneral support$25K
National Hellenic MuseumChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Panhellenic Scholarship FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
The Hellenic Initiative (thi)New York, NYGeneral support$25K
Hellenic Womens ClubBrookline, MAGeneral support$20K
Alpha Omega CouncilFoxborough, MAGeneral support$15K
Boston BalletBoston, MAGeneral support$15K
American Hellenic Institute FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MAGeneral support$10K
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of BostonBrookline, MAGeneral support$10K
Sailing Foundation of New YorkRye, NYGeneral support$10K
The Samuel Huntington Fund IncWaltham, MAGeneral support$10K
Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England IncBoston, MAGeneral support$6,000
The Luv U ProjectPotomac, MDGeneral support$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 14 · New York 3 · California 1 · Illinois 2 · Maine 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milton, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation 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 Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $736K across 24 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (14 grants), New York (3 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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