Donald M and Helen H Kidder Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donald M and Helen H Kidder Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $223,077 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$223,077
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was up from $114,000 the year before.
0% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,000 | 43 | $115,583 |
| 2023 | $223,077 | 22 | $0 |
How to apply
Donald M and Helen H Kidder 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 Donald M and Helen H Kidder Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $46,017 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $37,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $30,060 |
| Virginia | 3 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | General grant | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General grant | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General grant | $20,000 |
| NRDC | General grant | $18,017 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | General grant | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General grant | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General grant | $15,000 |
| Heifer International | General grant | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc | General grant | $10,000 |
| Citizens Committee to Save Our Canyons | General grant | $10,000 |
| ASPCA | General grant | $7,000 |
| Community Hospice Foundation Albany County | General grant | $5,000 |
| Community Hospice Foundation Columbia & Greene Counties | General grant | $5,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General grant | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General grant | $5,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | General grant | $5,000 |
| Friends Of The Earth | General grant | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | General grant | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General grant | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General grant | $5,000 |
| Ride2Survive Sullivan County Inc | General grant | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | General grant | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Kidder Brown
- Richard Kidder
- Lauren Hara
Questions people ask
Does Donald M and Helen H Kidder Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald M and Helen H Kidder Foundation give?
$223,077 in tax year 2023, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Donald M and Helen H Kidder Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Margaret Kidder Brown (President & Secretary), Richard Kidder (Vice-President & Director) and Lauren Hara (Treasurer).
What does Donald M and Helen H Kidder Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and human services.