KDM Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
KDM Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $245,313 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$245,313
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $117,436 the year before.
54% of its 2024 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 | $117,436 | 21 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $245,313 | 26 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
KDM 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 KDM Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $146,813 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,000 |
| California | 3 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ozuah Family Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| National Road Safety | General support | $30,771 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General support | $25,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Scholarship Plus | General support | $15,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | General support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Puerto Rico Impact Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $10,000 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $6,000 |
| Adaptive Learning Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | General support | $5,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Cell Theatre Co | General support | $5,000 |
| The Drawing Center | General support | $5,000 |
| The Feminist Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| The New York Landmark Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| The Peace Studio | General support | $5,000 |
| Thousand Currents | General support | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Art 21 Inc | General support | $4,875 |
| Guggenheim Foundation | General support | $4,192 |
| 18 by Vote | General support | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Sarabande | General support | $1,100 |
| Art Table Inc | General support | $875 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly Manocherian
- Alexander Strelov
- Nicholas Strelov
- Nina Strelov
Questions people ask
Does KDM Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does KDM Foundation Inc give?
$245,313 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs KDM Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kimberly Manocherian (Director/President), Alexander Strelov (Vice President/Secretary), Nicholas Strelov (Vice President/Treasurer) and Nina Strelov (Vice President).
What does KDM Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.