Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.0 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $127,500 and the largest $10.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.0 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$127,500
- Largest grant$10.1 million
- Assets$613 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 | $4.0 million | 18 | $563 million |
| 2024 | $18.0 million | 13 | $613 million |
How to apply
Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Inc 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 Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10.1 million |
| New York | 7 | $7.5 million |
| Connecticut | 4 | $360,765 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wellesley College | General fund | $10.1 million |
| The Joan and Sanford I Weill | General fund | $5.0 million |
| Animal Medical Center | General fund | $1.3 million |
| Rockefeller University | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Silver Hill Hospital | General fund | $200,000 |
| Act of Connecticut | General fund | $140,765 |
| Chapel & York Foundation | General fund | $127,500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General fund | $100,000 |
| Chabad of Iceland Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ridgefield Library Association | General fund | $10,000 |
| The New York Historical Society | General fund | $7,500 |
| Glen Rock Booster Club | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael M Kellen
- Denise T Kellen
- Caroline Kellen
- Christopher Kellen
- Tracy Tucker-Knox
- Maria Szabo-Goessler
Questions people ask
Does Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Inc give?
$18.0 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $127,500.
Who runs Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael M Kellen (President/Treasurer), Denise T Kellen (Vice-President), Caroline Kellen (Director) and Christopher Kellen (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.