Emil & Gail Kestenbaum Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Emil & Gail Kestenbaum Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $53,100 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,580 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$53,100
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,580
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $105,002 the year before.
45% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $33,846 | 10 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $105,002 | 24 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $53,100 | 20 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Emil & Gail Kestenbaum Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Emil & Gail Kestenbaum Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $29,080 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $15,580 |
| New York | 3 | $6,940 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Princeton | General use | $10,000 |
| Emek Hebrew Academy | General use | $10,000 |
| Curtis School | General use | $5,000 |
| Yula Girls | General use | $5,000 |
| Chabad of North Beverly Hills | General use | $3,600 |
| Friends of Nahal Haredi Inc | General use | $3,600 |
| Nagel Yu Kollel | General use | $3,600 |
| Chabad of Mid-Hudson Valley | General use | $3,160 |
| Princeton University | General use | $1,800 |
| Yu Kollel | General use | $1,800 |
| Yinbh | General use | $1,360 |
| Charidy Chabad of Nashville | General use | $1,000 |
| Makor Hachaim | General use | $1,000 |
| Chabad of Harvard University | General use | $500 |
| Share Zedek Valley Shul | General use | $500 |
| Chabad of North Hollywood | General use | $360 |
| Magen Am | General use | $360 |
| Bnei Akiva | General use | $180 |
| Center for Jewish Life Princeton | General use | $180 |
| Yad Menachem | General use | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Kestenbaum
- Amy Kestenbaum
Questions people ask
Does Emil & Gail Kestenbaum Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emil & Gail Kestenbaum Family Foundation give?
$53,100 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,580.
Who runs Emil & Gail Kestenbaum Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Kestenbaum (President) and Amy Kestenbaum (Secretary).
What does Emil & Gail Kestenbaum Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.