The Karyes foundation is a scholarship fund established by the Adelphotis Arahoviton Karyae, a historic Greek-American brotherhood. The foundation was created to help finance the education of students of Karyatan descent in both Greece and America.
The Karyae Benevolent Foundation is led by a nine-member Board of Directors, each serving a five-year term with a one-year gap before eligibility for re-election.
Board of Directors:
Elaine Conti – President
Term ends 2027
Jamie Jones – Vice President
Term ends 2026
Angelo Mergelos – Treasurer
Term ends 2025
Helen Moffat – Secretary
Term ends 2027
Members:
Heather Copsis
Term Ends 2029
Candace Pistolis
Term Ends 2029
Kiki Karres
Term ends 2028
Johnathan Caldwell
Term ends 2028
Dr. Fefe Myers
Term ends 2025
Karyae Scholarship Program
Rooted in tradition, growing through education.
The Karyae Benevolent Foundation provides scholarships to students of Karyatan descent in both Greece and America. Our goal is to honor our heritage by supporting the next generation in pursuing higher education. Through these awards, we invest in the future of our community while preserving the legacy of Karyae.
Preserve Our Heritage, Empower the Future
The Foundation has been built through the generosity of descendants of Karyae, Greece. If you or your family would like to contribute, please make checks payable to the Karyae Benevolent Foundation and mail them to the address below. As a 501(c)(3), all donations are tax-deductible.
MAIL TO:
Karyae Benevolent Foundation
PO Box 5112
Charlotte, NC 28205-5112, USA