Kasowitz Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kasowitz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $622,790 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,400 and the largest $510,000. 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$622,790
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,400
- Largest grant$510,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $262,700 the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,828 | 20 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $262,700 | 18 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $622,790 | 21 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Kasowitz Family 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 Kasowitz Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $510,000 |
| New York | 18 | $97,790 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uconn Foundation | Unrestricted charitable use | $510,000 |
| PURE EARTH 2025 Benefit | Unrestricted charitable use | $35,000 |
| Columbia University | Unrestricted charitable use | $25,000 |
| World Connect | Unrestricted charitable use | $10,200 |
| Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children | Unrestricted charitable use | $10,000 |
| Emory University | Unrestricted charitable use | $10,000 |
| Group for the East End | Unrestricted charitable use | $5,000 |
| US Friends of Hastings Piano | Unrestricted charitable use | $5,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom | Unrestricted charitable use | $4,990 |
| Sylverster Manor | Unrestricted charitable use | $2,500 |
| Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | Unrestricted charitable use | $2,400 |
| Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted charitable use | $1,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Unrestricted charitable use | $650 |
| Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation | Unrestricted charitable use | $550 |
| Shelter Island Fire Dept | Unrestricted charitable use | $100 |
| Shelter Island Educational Fund | Unrestricted charitable use | $100 |
| Shelter Island Police Department | Unrestricted charitable use | $100 |
| Senior Citizen Foundation | Unrestricted charitable use | $50 |
| Shelter Island Friends of Music | Unrestricted charitable use | $50 |
| Shelter Island Public Library | Unrestricted charitable use | $50 |
| Shelter Island Lions Foundation | Unrestricted charitable use | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheldon Kasowitz
Questions people ask
Does Kasowitz Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kasowitz Family Foundation Inc give?
$622,790 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,400.
Who runs Kasowitz Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheldon Kasowitz (President).
What does Kasowitz Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and housing and homelessness.