Ka Zankel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ka Zankel Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $610,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$610,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $987,459 the year before.
38% 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 | $987,459 | 31 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $610,000 | 24 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
Ka Zankel 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 Ka Zankel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $332,500 |
| New York | 4 | $110,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $32,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Davis School of Veterinary Medicine | General support | $100,000 |
| Musicians on Call | General support | $75,000 |
| The Film Collaborative | General support | $60,000 |
| Association for Growth and Education | General support | $50,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | General support | $40,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $35,000 |
| Friends of Florence Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| American Friends of the Louvre Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Met Council Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Kenneth and anna zankel fund | $25,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | General support | $25,000 |
| Audubon Canyon Ranch | General support | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire Book and Literary Festival Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Norcal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Rock Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| The Shanti Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Sherwood Forestry Service Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Sonoma Community Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Sonoma County Parks Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Aidslifecycle SF AIDS Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth A Zankel
Questions people ask
Does Ka Zankel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ka Zankel Foundation give?
$610,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Ka Zankel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth A Zankel (Trustee).
What does Ka Zankel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.