Walter Kann Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Walter Kann Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $51,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$51,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$644,866
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $41,000 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $55,350 | 10 | $688,780 |
| 2023 | $41,000 | 6 | $745,997 |
| 2024 | $51,000 | 10 | $644,866 |
How to apply
Walter Kann Foundation Inc 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 Walter Kann Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 6 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NA | To support immigrant services | $20,000 |
| NA | To support civil rights | $10,000 |
| NA | To support immigrant services | $5,000 |
| NA | To support medical aid | $5,000 |
| NA | To support medical aid | $5,000 |
| NA | To support an urban botanic garden | $3,000 |
| NA | To support civil rights | $1,000 |
| NA | To support community health | $1,000 |
| NA | To support public media | $500 |
| NA | To support public media | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- O
- Jacqueline Kann
- Wendy Kann
Questions people ask
Does Walter Kann Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter Kann Foundation Inc give?
$51,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Walter Kann Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists O (Director), Jacqueline Kann (Director) and Wendy Kann (Director).
What does Walter Kann Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and health.