Kass Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kass Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,974 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,000. 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$11,974
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$270,396
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11,365 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,365 | 15 | $247,435 |
| 2024 | $11,974 | 16 | $270,396 |
How to apply
Kass 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 Kass Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $7,324 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aplastic Anemia MDS Intl FDTN | Provide funds for bone marrow transplant. | $2,000 |
| The Jewish Federation | Provide funds for food, bills of needy jewish community. | $2,000 |
| Go for Broke National Education Center | Provide funds for educational programs for history of japanese wwii veterans | $1,375 |
| American Red Cross | Provides funds for disaster victims | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Provide funds for many meals as possible | $1,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Provide food t families facing hunger | $1,000 |
| Union Rescue Fund | Provides temporary shelter, meals, and clothing to the homeless. | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Provided funds for u.s. Civil rights programs | $500 |
| Covenant House | Provide funds for fighting human trafficking and support young people facing homelessness. | $500 |
| City of Hope | Provide funds for cancer treatment research | $400 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Arts | Provide funds for educational programs | $300 |
| Natural History Museum | Provide funds for educational programs. | $299 |
| American Cancer Society | Provide funds to lead the fight for a world without cancer | $250 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | Provide critical support to japanese/american community | $200 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Provide funds for wounded heroes from war zone. | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Provide funds to fight for heart disease. | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Kass
- Susan E Kass
Questions people ask
Does Kass Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kass Foundation give?
$11,974 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Kass Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Kass (President) and Susan E Kass (Secretary).
What does Kass Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and faith communities.