Louis Kesten & Esther Kesten Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis Kesten & Esther Kesten Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $290,082 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,905 and the largest $135,961. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$290,082
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,905
- Largest grant$135,961
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2023 was up from $228,550 the year before.
8% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $228,550 | 30 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $290,082 | 13 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Louis Kesten & Esther Kesten 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 Louis Kesten & Esther Kesten Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $142,666 |
| New York | 3 | $90,816 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $32,600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Available Upon Request | Charitable | $135,961 |
| Operation Benjamin | Charitable | $73,816 |
| Seforim Blog Inc | Charitable | $24,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | Charitable | $19,000 |
| Yismach Moshe Institute | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Congregation Agudath Israel | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Young Israel of Century City | Charitable | $2,905 |
| Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Rabbinical College of America | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Sharsheret | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Congregation Ahavas Tzddokah | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tomchei la | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Valley Torah High School | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Steinlauf
- Elizabeth Steinlauf
Questions people ask
Does Louis Kesten & Esther Kesten Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis Kesten & Esther Kesten Foundation give?
$290,082 in tax year 2023, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,905.
Who runs Louis Kesten & Esther Kesten Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Peter Steinlauf (Secretary) and Elizabeth Steinlauf (President).
What does Louis Kesten & Esther Kesten Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.