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Korones Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Montclair, New Jersey · EIN 471256650

Korones Family Foundation is a private foundation in Montclair, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $126,351 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,082 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.

Giving in 2024 was down from $131,085 the year before.

56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$131,08512$2.7 million
2024$126,35116$2.6 million

How to apply

Korones Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Korones Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee7$80,325
District of Columbia2$18,133
New Jersey4$12,728
California1$5,165
Maryland1$5,000
Ohio1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 16 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Aslan Project
Washington, DC
Helping children with cancer$15,000
Facing History and Ourselves
Memphis, TN
Engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism$15,000
National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, TN
Civil rights support and education$15,000
Tennessee Justice Center
Nashville, TN
Assist with healthcare and legal services to needy and disabled people$15,000
Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition
Nashville, TN
Mission is to build power, amplify our voices, and organize communities to advocate for our rights.$10,325
Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
Memphis, TN
Offers emergency services, homeless services, and community support services for those in need.$10,000
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Memphis, TN
Inspire community through meaningful musical experiences and educational programs$10,000
Palestine Children's Relief Fund
Los Angles, CA
To provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the levant.$5,165
Heal Palestine
Kent, OH
Deliver urgent relief and long-term support to children & families.$5,000
Montclair Jazz Festival
Montclair, NJ
To support annual jazz festival$5,000
My Cup of Tea
Memphis, TN
Providing the women of orange mound with employment$5,000
NPR
Baltimore, MD
Independent, nonprofit media organization that was founded on a mission to create a more informed public.$5,000
World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
Disaster relief through food$3,133
SUCCEED2GETHER
Montclair, NJ
Provides one-on-one after-school tutoring to students K-12.$2,647
Make the Road NJ
Elizabeth, NJ
Builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities in nj.$2,581
Montclair Local News
Montclair, NJ
Independent local news organization$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Korones Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Korones Family Foundation give?

$126,351 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,082.

Who runs Korones Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists David N Korones (Director and President), Susan K Gifford (Director, Treasurer, Secre) and Ann R Falsey (Director).

What does Korones Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.

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