Kessinger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kessinger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $3,500. 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$3,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $500 | 1 | $374,688 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $349,878 |
| 2025 | $3,500 | 1 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Kessinger 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.
What Kessinger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Arboretum Society Inc | Dog Friendly Native Plant Garden Project | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Melanie Kessinger
- Mia Kessinger
- Naomi Kessinger
- Rachel Kessinger
- William Kessinger
- Sara Regan
Questions people ask
Does Kessinger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kessinger Family Foundation give?
$3,500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Kessinger Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melanie Kessinger (Dir), Mia Kessinger (Dir), Naomi Kessinger (Dir) and Rachel Kessinger (VP, Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Kessinger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.