Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $707,896 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $342,000. 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$707,896
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$342,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $884,608 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 14 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $884,608 | 10 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $707,896 | 9 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye 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 Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $581,700 |
| Virginia | 1 | $81,196 |
| Illinois | 1 | $35,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Monument Fund | General support | $342,000 |
| Friends of Fondation de France | General support | $115,000 |
| Caf America | General support | $81,196 |
| Baryshnikov Arts Center | General support | $75,000 |
| French Heritage Society | General support | $35,000 |
| The American Friends of Versailles | General support | $35,000 |
| Art Arena | General support | $14,700 |
| Dance Downtown la Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dena Kaye
- Richard Fallin
- Harry Davison
Questions people ask
Does Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation give?
$707,896 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dena Kaye (Director), Richard Fallin (Director) and Harry Davison (Director).
What does Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.