Keshet Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Keshet Foundation is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $617,286 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $52,000 and the largest $195,000. 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$617,286
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$52,000
- Largest grant$195,000
- Assets$63,471
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $992,132 the year before.
44% 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 | $1.1 million | 7 | $119,644 |
| 2023 | $992,132 | 11 | $605,843 |
| 2024 | $617,286 | 9 | $63,471 |
How to apply
Keshet 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 Keshet Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $82,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $295,000 |
| California | 1 | $180,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $58,986 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $800 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zicron Menachem | Support for charitable institutions | $195,000 |
| Team Moshiach Co Howard Jacobson | Support for charitable institutions | $180,000 |
| Aleh Inc | Support for charitable institutions | $100,000 |
| Lovell Academy | Support for charitable institutions | $58,986 |
| Tiferet Shlomo Boys Home | Support for charitable institutions | $52,000 |
| Loadaster Productions | Support for charitable institutions | $20,000 |
| Icl Data | Support for charitable institutions | $10,000 |
| Saint Anselm College | Support for charitable institutions | $800 |
| Camp Lohikan | Support for charitable institutions | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Gridish
- Eli Gridish
Questions people ask
Does Keshet Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Keshet Foundation give?
$617,286 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $52,000.
Who runs Keshet Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Gridish (Trustee) and Eli Gridish (Trustee).
What does Keshet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.