Bernard R & Carol Kossar Foundationinc
Preselected recipients only
Bernard R & Carol Kossar Foundationinc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,333 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $6,156 and the largest $25,000. 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$116,333
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$6,156
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,560 the year before.
50% 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 | $90,045 | 19 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $62,560 | 13 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $116,333 | 14 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Bernard R & Carol Kossar Foundationinc 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 Bernard R & Carol Kossar Foundationinc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $98,833 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | For general purposes | $25,000 |
| Trinity School | For general purposes | $25,000 |
| Hampton Synagogue | For general purposes | $10,500 |
| Birch Wathen Lenox School | For general purposes | $10,335 |
| The Birch Wathen School Lenox Annual Fund | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| American University | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | For general purposes | $7,313 |
| Upper East Side Hatzolah Inc | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Day School | For general purposes | $2,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | For general purposes | $2,500 |
| Apre's Wine Party Inc | For general purposes | $2,500 |
| Primary Stages | For general purposes | $500 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | For general purposes | $185 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Kossar
- Stephanie K Stuart
- Valerie Kossar
Questions people ask
Does Bernard R & Carol Kossar Foundationinc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernard R & Carol Kossar Foundationinc give?
$116,333 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $6,156.
Who runs Bernard R & Carol Kossar Foundationinc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Kossar (Pres./Sec./Treas), Stephanie K Stuart (Director) and Valerie Kossar (Director).
What does Bernard R & Carol Kossar Foundationinc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.