The Margaret and Jennifer Kress Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Margaret and Jennifer Kress Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$82,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $78,000 | 17 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $77,000 | 15 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $82,500 | 19 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
The Margaret and Jennifer Kress 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $27,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Public Radio Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Alight | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Alight | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Altadena Brick by Brick | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Calmatters | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Network to End Domestic Violence Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| A New Way of Life Reentry Project | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bird Rescue Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Freedom Reads | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Healdsburg Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Russian Riverkeeper | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Santa Fe Raptor Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Kress
- Margaret M Kress
Questions people ask
Does The Margaret and Jennifer Kress Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Margaret and Jennifer Kress Foundation Inc give?
$82,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Margaret and Jennifer Kress Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Kress (VP) and Margaret M Kress (Pres, Dir, Sec).