Kashper Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kashper Family Foundation is a private foundation in Forest Hills, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $180,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$180,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2023 was down from $228,000 the year before.
50% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $228,000 | 7 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $180,000 | 8 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Kashper Family 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 Kashper Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $150,000 |
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Westlake | Donations to Harvard Westlake School impact every dimension of the educational process: from academics to athletics, from technology to the arts, from faculty professional development to students financial aid. Annual giving to Harvard Westlake bridges the gap between adequacy and excellence | $60,000 |
| Seven Arrows Elementary School | Seven Arrows strives to inspire passion for discovery, academic excellence, and a commitment to both the local and global community. We are dedicated to the development of hardworking, confident, creative, prepared and ethical young people in an intimate setting. We will celebrate each childs innate abilities while helping them realize their full potential. | $50,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Comm Ctr Pacific Palisades | This grant provides support for the Early Childhood Center educational programs and Summer Camp, Camp Gan Izzy. | $18,000 |
| Charlotte's White Salon De Virtuosi | To identify musically talented youth and provide them with the opportunity to perform at NY concert venues, andto encourage excellence in music by organizing competitions and awarding the best. | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Symphony | The contribution supports LA Symphony concerts and activites that promote Jewish music and various educational programs. | $11,000 |
| Polytecnic School | To fund resources and programming to empower students to thrive in and out of the classroom | $11,000 |
| Young Advocates for Fair Education | YAFFEDs mission is to ensure that Haredi and Hasidic Yeshivas in New York deliver a sound basic education to their students. | $10,000 |
| Heritage Projects Foundation | To fund scholarships to students that specialize in Yiddish literature and history of European Jewry and to support the creation of a life-size statue of Sholom Aleichem on the campus of Tel Aviv University | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alya Kashper Wilhelm
- Irina Kashper
- Arik Kashper
- Eugene Kashper
Questions people ask
Does Kashper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kashper Family Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2023, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Kashper Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Alya Kashper Wilhelm (President), Irina Kashper (Vice President), Arik Kashper (Treasurer) and Eugene Kashper (Secretary).
What does Kashper Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.