The Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2023 it gave $45.2 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $6.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$45.2 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$6.6 million
- Assets$79.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2023 was down from $55.0 million the year before.
50% of its 2023 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 | $55.0 million | 59 | $38.9 million |
| 2023 | $45.2 million | 56 | $79.9 million |
How to apply
The Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis 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 The Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 29 | $25.5 million |
| California | 10 | $12.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2.1 million |
| Kentucky | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Connecticut | 3 | $1.2 million |
| Florida | 2 | $505,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $270,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Univeristy | General purpose | $6.6 million |
| Claremont McKenna College | General purpose | $5.0 million |
| Ichan School of Medicine at Mo | General purpose | $5.0 million |
| The Rockefeller University | General purpose | $5.0 million |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer | General purpose | $4.0 million |
| Claremont McKenna College | General purpose | $2.5 million |
| Claremont McKenna College | General purpose | $2.0 million |
| Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris | General purpose | $2.0 million |
| Entitlements How Inc | General purpose | $2.0 million |
| Claremont McKenna College | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| Columbia University | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| UCLA Foundation | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| The Loomis Chaffee School | General purpose | $947,380 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | General purpose | $735,700 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Zoological Society | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Codeorg | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Teach for America | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Unite America | General purpose | $250,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | General purpose | $200,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Kent School | General purpose | $160,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Howard University | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | General purpose | $100,000 |
| PS1 Contemporary Art Center | General purpose | $100,000 |
| The Loomis Chaffee School | General purpose | $100,000 |
| PS1 Contemporary Art Center | General purpose | $100,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General purpose | $100,000 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General purpose | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General purpose | $100,000 |
| CN Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Shed | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General purpose | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry R Kravis
- Marie-Josee Kravis
- Lewis M Eisenberg
- James Goldrick
Questions people ask
Does The Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis Foundation give?
$45.2 million in tax year 2023, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Henry R Kravis (Chairman), Marie-Josee Kravis (President), Lewis M Eisenberg (Treasurer) and James Goldrick (Secretary).
What does The Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.