Esther Koven Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Esther Koven Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$101,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $105,100 | 46 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 37 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $101,000 | 15 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Esther Koven 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 Esther Koven Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $74,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rye Country Day School | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $10,000 |
| National Navy Seal Museum | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Hackley School | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $5,000 |
| National Jewish Health | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Opfob | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Bluepath Service Dogs | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $2,000 |
| Bluffton Self Help | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $1,000 |
| Dav Charitable Service Trust | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $1,000 |
| Hamilton-Madison House | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $1,000 |
| JCC on the Hudson | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cory L Koven
- Jay B Koven
Questions people ask
Does Esther Koven Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esther Koven Foundation Inc give?
$101,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Esther Koven Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Cory L Koven (President) and Jay B Koven (Secretary).
What does Esther Koven Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.