Anela Kolohe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anela Kolohe Foundation is a private foundation in New Vernon, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $228,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $132,000. 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$228,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$132,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $202,500 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $186,000 | 7 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $202,500 | 7 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $228,500 | 12 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Anela Kolohe 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 Anela Kolohe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $132,000 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $55,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $27,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian National Zoo | General support | $132,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $25,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| The Raptor Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| Zoological Society of New Jersey | General support | $10,000 |
| Papermill Playhouse | General support | $7,500 |
| International Rhino Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| George Street Playhouse | General support | $5,000 |
| Lockerly Arboretum Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| America's Grow A Row | General support | $3,000 |
| Berley Jo Riley Fund at Headwaters Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Opera America | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne B Engel
Questions people ask
Does Anela Kolohe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anela Kolohe Foundation give?
$228,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs Anela Kolohe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne B Engel (Trustee).
What does Anela Kolohe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.