Mel & Kitty Kessler Foundation Kessler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mel & Kitty Kessler Foundation Kessler Foundation is a private foundation in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $50,000 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Mel & Kitty Kessler Foundation Kessler 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 Mel & Kitty Kessler Foundation Kessler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | For protection of animals | $15,000 |
| In Defense of Animals | To protect animals | $15,000 |
| American Antivisectionist | For benefit of animals | $10,000 |
| Individual | For benefit of animals | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kity Kessler
Questions people ask
Does Mel & Kitty Kessler Foundation Kessler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mel & Kitty Kessler Foundation Kessler Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Mel & Kitty Kessler Foundation Kessler Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kity Kessler (Ceo).
What does Mel & Kitty Kessler Foundation Kessler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.