Ken Cdffoundation
Preselected recipients only
Ken Cdffoundation is a private foundation in Rye, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,330 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$110,330
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,763 the year before.
56% 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 | $76,800 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $95,763 | 6 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $110,330 | 9 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Ken Cdffoundation 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 Ken Cdffoundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $97,630 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $12,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fordham Preparatory School | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $40,000 |
| Carver Center | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $35,005 |
| Boston College | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $12,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,125 |
| Soul Ryeders Inc | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Ny Botanical Garden | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| Buying Time | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $500 |
| Usta Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $500 |
| Marine Mammal Stranding Center | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Eileen C Nakamura
- Kenneth Nakamura
Questions people ask
Does Ken Cdffoundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ken Cdffoundation give?
$110,330 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ken Cdffoundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eileen C Nakamura (Trustee) and Kenneth Nakamura (Cfo/Treasurer).
What does Ken Cdffoundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.