The Kingsberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kingsberg Foundation is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $456,302. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$456,302
- Assets$35.3 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
41% 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 | $913,080 | 35 | $29.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 34 | $31.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 42 | $35.3 million |
How to apply
The Kingsberg 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 Kingsberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $1.2 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $57,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $54,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $30,700 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $11,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keller Family Fund | To support charitable purpose | $456,302 |
| Kingsberg Family Fund | To support charitable purpose | $419,815 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To support charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Adelphi University | To support charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Kdef | To support charitable purpose | $54,000 |
| Neighbors Link | To support charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Weizmann Institute | To support charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | To support charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | To support charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Trustees of Boston College | To support charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Care Center | To support charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | To support charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Doe Fund | To support charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Manhattan Theater Club | To support charitable purpose | $17,000 |
| Secure Community Network | To support charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Wnyc Radio | To support charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | To support charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parentgood Federation | To support charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | To support charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Stand Up to Cancer | To support charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | To support charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | To support charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Pioneer School of Drama | To support charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| 92nd Street Y Literary Circle | To support charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | To support charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Scenic Hudson | To support charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Wellesley College | To support charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Service | To support charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Vassar Temple | To support charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends in Deed | To support charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | To support charitable purpose | $600 |
| JAPANCRAFTS21 | To support charitable purpose | $500 |
| Stony Brook University Student Emergency Fund | To support charitable purpose | $500 |
| Stony Brook University Deans Fund | To support charitable purpose | $500 |
| Sunstone Montessori Center | To support charitable purpose | $250 |
| Museum of Modern Arts | To support charitable purpose | $200 |
| Science Museum | To support charitable purpose | $140 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth J Kingsberg Dec'd 102025
- Alan D Kingsberg
- Sally Anne Keller
Questions people ask
Does The Kingsberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kingsberg Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Kingsberg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruth J Kingsberg Dec'd 102025 (Trustee), Alan D Kingsberg (Trustee) and Sally Anne Keller (Trustee).
What does The Kingsberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.