The Joan and George Kessel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Joan and George Kessel Foundation is a private foundation in Park Ridge, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $19,000. 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$62,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$19,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $71,000 | 17 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 16 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $62,000 | 11 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Joan and George Kessel 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 Joan and George Kessel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $49,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $6,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASPCA | General support | $19,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | General support | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research | General support | $9,000 |
| Melanoma Research Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy | General support | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Insititute for the Blind | General Support | $2,500 |
| Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge | General support | $1,500 |
| Jewish National Fund - USA | General support | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | General support | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Kessel
- Steven Kessel
- Jeffrey Kessel
- Stan Bekrisky
- Gene K Glasser
Questions people ask
Does The Joan and George Kessel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joan and George Kessel Foundation give?
$62,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Joan and George Kessel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Kessel (President & Treasurer), Steven Kessel (Secretary), Jeffrey Kessel (Vice President) and Stan Bekrisky (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Joan and George Kessel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, science and research and health.