Kanders Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kanders Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $423,709 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $360,096. 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$423,709
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$360,096
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $401,250 the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $452,052 | 36 | $9.0 million |
| 2023 | $401,250 | 31 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $423,709 | 33 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Kanders 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 Kanders Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $389,815 |
| Florida | 8 | $26,644 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $360,096 |
| Central Synagogue | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $13,000 |
| Palm Beach State College Foundation Inc | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $10,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel of Great Neck | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $4,421 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $3,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $2,544 |
| Anti Defamation League | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $2,500 |
| Armory Art Center | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $2,500 |
| National Yiddish Book Center Inc | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $2,500 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks Inc | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $2,500 |
| Park Avenue Armory | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $2,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $2,500 |
| 92nd Street Y | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $1,500 |
| The Hotchkiss School | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Hamilton College | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $1,000 |
| Met Museum of Art | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $748 |
| Chapin School | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $500 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $500 |
| New York Public Radio | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $500 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $500 |
| The Jewish Museum | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $500 |
| The Mountain School | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $500 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $500 |
| Thirteen Associates | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $500 |
| Epic Theatre Center Inc | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $250 |
| Nest Foundation | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $250 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $250 |
| American Federation of Arts | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $150 |
| Central Park Conservancy | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $150 |
| Palm Beach County Council of Firefighters Paramedics Inc | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan J Kanders Co Kanders Fndn
- Jeanne Kanders Co Kanders Fndn
- Warren B Kanders Co Kanders Fndn
Questions people ask
Does Kanders Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kanders Foundation Inc give?
$423,709 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kanders Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan J Kanders Co Kanders Fndn (Director), Jeanne Kanders Co Kanders Fndn (Director) and Warren B Kanders Co Kanders Fndn (Director).
What does Kanders Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.