Kate Spade New York Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kate Spade New York Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $130,000 and the largest $215,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$130,000
- Largest grant$215,000
- Assets$25.4 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
18% 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 | $1.4 million | 12 | $24.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 11 | $25.4 million |
How to apply
Kate Spade New York 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kate Spade New York Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $953,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $165,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Incorporated of New York City | Charitable purposes | $215,000 |
| Grace Institute of New York Inc | Charitable purposes | $180,000 |
| New York Community Trust | Charitable purposes | $168,000 |
| Black Girls Smile | Charitable purposes | $165,000 |
| The Lower East Side Girls Club | Charitable purposes | $155,000 |
| Exhale to Inhale Inc | Charitable purposes | $130,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | Emergency relief | $100,000 |
| Latinas on the Verge of Excellence - Love Inc | Charitable purposes | $90,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York - Promise Project | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Counseling in Schools | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Rising Tide Capital | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Taryn Bird
- Dana Buchman
- David Casey
- Eva Erdmann
- Susie Farhandi
- Liz Fraser
- Elaine Goodell
- Jenny Campbell
- Timothy Ryan
- Herman Johnson
- Cassandra Campbell-Stanley
- Aashni Shah
- Jessica Viets
Questions people ask
Does Kate Spade New York Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kate Spade New York Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $130,000.
Who runs Kate Spade New York Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Taryn Bird (Board Director & Foundation Director), Dana Buchman (Board Chair), David Casey (Board Director) and Eva Erdmann (Board Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Kate Spade New York Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and human services.