David Kimmel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David Kimmel Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $395,000 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$395,000
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $360,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $360,000 | 84 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 73 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $395,000 | 71 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
David Kimmel 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 David Kimmel Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 71 | $395,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concerts in Motion | General | $20,000 |
| Long Island Cares | General | $18,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | General | $13,000 |
| Northwell Health | General | $13,000 |
| American Friends of Armdi | General | $10,000 |
| Fidf | General | $10,000 |
| Jasa | General | $10,000 |
| Pap Cor VP Chapter | General | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | General | $10,000 |
| Visions | General | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of Legal Service | General | $10,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | General | $9,000 |
| Pap Cor for Cancer | General | $9,000 |
| Planned Parent South East North Florida | General | $9,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of America | General | $9,000 |
| WPBT 2 | General | $9,000 |
| Hannah Senesh Community Day School | General | $8,500 |
| Play for Pink | General | $8,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women of Greater Ny | General | $7,000 |
| Alzheimers Assocaition | General | $6,500 |
| Caridad Center | General | $6,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | General | $6,500 |
| The Soup Kitchen Inc | General | $6,500 |
| Project Ezra | General | $6,000 |
| ALS Association | General | $5,000 |
| American Refugee Committee | General | $5,000 |
| Arc Broward | General | $5,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | General | $5,000 |
| Broward Partnership | General | $5,000 |
| Fau Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Greater Miami Hillel | General | $5,000 |
| Mindleaps | General | $5,000 |
| Moffit Cancer Research Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Drama Works | General | $5,000 |
| Remote Area Medical Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| United Hatzolah | General | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $5,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | General | $4,000 |
| Crohns and Collities Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| Death With Dignity | General | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry Wendroff
- Stephen Mason
- Shirley Bernstein-Mason
- Nancy Kimmel Viola
- Susan Wendroff
- Diane Dalsimer
Questions people ask
Does David Kimmel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David Kimmel Foundation give?
$395,000 in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs David Kimmel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry Wendroff (Voting Director), Stephen Mason (Voting Director), Shirley Bernstein-Mason (Voting Director) and Nancy Kimmel Viola (Voting Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does David Kimmel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and food and hunger.