Kanarek Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kanarek Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $340,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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$340,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $282,500 the year before.
20% 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 | $282,500 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $340,500 | 5 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Kanarek 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kanarek Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 3 | $310,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University School of Nursing | Construction of a new nursing and health studies building; support the creation of and programming for the palliative care and end-of life nursing care for undergraduates, graduates and professionals | $250,000 |
| The Sherwin B Nuland Foundation for Palliative Care | To support the production of a documentary about palliative care to create awareness of extra support for patients and families living with a serious illness. | $50,000 |
| Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition | To create a sustainable model to provide support and struture for statewide pediatric palliative care coalitions as well as provide a vehicle for sharing services and increasing collective pediatric palliative care impact nationally. | $25,000 |
| The Connecticut Hospice | Palliative care to be used for the program's implementation and staff development | $10,000 |
| Courageous Parents Network | To provide parents gudiance from fellow parents and medical clinicians with help in dealing with a devasting diagnosis. | $5,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Kanarek
- Joseph Kanarek
- Malcolm Martin
- Bruce Shapiro
- Jenny Devanny
- David Leibell
- Sarah Kagan
- David Kesner
Questions people ask
Does Kanarek Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kanarek Family Foundation give?
$340,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Kanarek Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robin Kanarek (President/Director), Joseph Kanarek (Vice President/Director), Malcolm Martin (Director) and Bruce Shapiro (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Kanarek Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.