Zeff Kesher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zeff Kesher Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $750,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$36.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 10 | $28.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 10 | $36.0 million |
How to apply
Zeff Kesher 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 Zeff Kesher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $1.4 million |
| Colorado | 3 | $555,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shalom Hartman Institute of America | Charitable purpose | $750,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel North America | Charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Jewish Colorado | Charitable purpose | $480,000 |
| American Technion Society | Charitable purpose | $66,667 |
| Temple Emanuel | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Adl | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Leket | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Impactisrael Inc | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Anderson
- Adam Yehoshua Wolfson
- Elan Hadar Wolfson
Questions people ask
Does Zeff Kesher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zeff Kesher Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Zeff Kesher Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana Anderson (President Director Secreta), Adam Yehoshua Wolfson (Vice President, Director) and Elan Hadar Wolfson (Vice President, Director).
What does Zeff Kesher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.