The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $333,969 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$333,969
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $205,210 the year before.
72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $205,210 | 16 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $333,969 | 18 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh 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 The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $255,000 |
| New York | 10 | $52,351 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,618 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calo Global Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County | General support | $10,010 |
| America Gives Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Gavin Farrell Foundation | General support | $7,523 |
| Jgive Friends of Asor Fund USA Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Tibet Fund | General support | $5,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowment | General support | $5,146 |
| Foundation for Fighting Blindness | General support | $5,000 |
| Hair to Stay | General support | $5,000 |
| Jordan River Village | General support | $5,000 |
| Meet | General support | $5,000 |
| Sunrise Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Working in Support of Education (Wise) | General support | $5,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center | General support | $2,800 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General support | $2,618 |
| Ahrc New York City Foundation Inc | General support | $856 |
| Birthright Israel Fdn | General support | $516 |
Officers and trustees
- Eva J Sonesh-Kedar
- Ofir Kedar
- Ori Kedar
- Tom Kedar
Questions people ask
Does The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh Foundation give?
$333,969 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eva J Sonesh-Kedar (Director/President), Ofir Kedar (Director/Secretary/Cfo), Ori Kedar (Director) and Tom Kedar (Director).
What does The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.