Louis J and June E Kay Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis J and June E Kay Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $755,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $95,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$755,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$20.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $760,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $939,000 | 23 | $14.4 million |
| 2024 | $760,000 | 24 | $14.0 million |
| 2025 | $755,000 | 24 | $20.1 million |
How to apply
Louis J and June E Kay 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 J and June E Kay Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $428,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $80,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Medical Center - Martin J Sadowski M | General purpose | $95,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | General purpose | $83,000 |
| Chron's & Colitis Foundation of America | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Smile Train | General purpose | $80,000 |
| National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias | General purposegeneral purpose | $52,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General purpose | $38,000 |
| St Judes Hospital | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fund | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Make A Wish America | General purpose | $25,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | General purpose | $20,000 |
| American Liver Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Cohen's Children Medical | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| My Face | General purpose | $15,000 |
| National Jewish Health | General purpose | $15,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Miracle Feet | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Next for Autism | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Esterina Herman
- Jacob Salomon
- Melanie Papkov
Questions people ask
Does Louis J and June E Kay Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis J and June E Kay Foundation give?
$755,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Louis J and June E Kay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Esterina Herman (President), Jacob Salomon (Treasurer and Secretary) and Melanie Papkov (Vice President).
What does Louis J and June E Kay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.