Kinder Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kinder Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$458,075
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $24,500 the year before.
6% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,500 | 29 | $433,492 |
| 2024 | $24,500 | 29 | $430,604 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 17 | $458,075 |
How to apply
Kinder Charitable 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 Kinder Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $7,000 |
| Ohio | 8 | $6,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Emanuel Newton | For operations | $4,000 |
| Youngstown Area Jewish Federation | Local & overseas | $1,500 |
| 2 Life Opus Newton | For operations | $1,000 |
| Agudas Achim Congregation | For operations | $1,000 |
| Children of Israel | For operations | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | For operations | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | For operations | $500 |
| American Sign Museum | For operations | $500 |
| Congregation Etz Hayim | For operations | $500 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | For operations | $500 |
| Ohebei Shalom Brookline | For operations | $500 |
| Temple El Emeth | For operations | $500 |
| Temple Sinai Brookline | For operations | $500 |
| United Hatzalah | For operations | $500 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | For operations | $500 |
| Zionist Organization of America | For operations | $500 |
| Liberty Food Pantry | Food pantry support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Peskin
- Jeannie Peskin
Questions people ask
Does Kinder Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kinder Charitable Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Kinder Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Peskin (Trustee) and Jeannie Peskin (Trustee).
What does Kinder Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.