Kiwi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kiwi Foundation is a private foundation in Averill Park, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $937,051 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$937,051
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $545,670 the year before.
48% 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 | $545,670 | 47 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $937,051 | 58 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Kiwi 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 Kiwi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 55 | $921,051 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Music Hall | General program operating support | $150,000 |
| The Global Child | General program operating support | $149,000 |
| Arts Letters and Numbers | General program operating support | $114,000 |
| Sage Colleges | General program operating support | $48,000 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center | General program operating support | $40,000 |
| Albany Pro Musica Inc | General program operating support | $38,000 |
| Playhouse Stage Co | General program operating support | $37,500 |
| Arts Center of the Capital Region | General program operating support | $26,000 |
| Albany Symphony Orchestra | General program operating support | $25,500 |
| Center for Economic Growth | General program operating support | $25,000 |
| Empire State Youth Orchestra | General program operating support | $20,000 |
| Proctors Theater | General program operating support | $18,000 |
| Wext Radio | General program operating support | $17,900 |
| Sand Lake Center for the Arts | General program operating support | $17,100 |
| Caffe Lena | General program operating support | $16,250 |
| Upsate Alliance Creative Economy | General program operating support | $15,000 |
| Capital Roots | General program operating support | $13,062 |
| Capital Repertory Theater | General program operating support | $13,000 |
| Sky High Adventures | General program operating support | $13,000 |
| WMHT | General program operating support | $13,000 |
| Ellen Sinopoli Dance Co | General program operating support | $12,000 |
| Upstate Alliance for the Creative E | General program operating support | $10,000 |
| Beyond Plastics | General program operating support | $10,000 |
| The Egg | General program operating support | $10,000 |
| Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Inc | General program operating support | $10,000 |
| Eighth Step | General program operating support | $9,000 |
| Old Songs Inc | General program operating support | $8,500 |
| Sanctuary for Independent Media | General program operating support | $6,250 |
| Troy Rehabilitation & Improvement P | General program operating support | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General program operating support | $5,000 |
| Yono's Scholarship Fdn | General program operating support | $5,000 |
| Community Loan Fund | General program operating support | $4,739 |
| Unity House | General program operating support | $3,250 |
| 518 Elevated | General program operating support | $3,000 |
| Albany Waterway | General program operating support | $3,000 |
| Black Planning Institute | General program operating support | $2,500 |
| Hyde Collection | General program operating support | $2,500 |
| Historic Albany Foundation Inc | General program operating support | $2,000 |
| Musicians of Maalwyk | General program operating support | $1,600 |
| Albany County Historical Society | General program operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chester Opalka
- Karen Opalka
- Courtney Meyer
- Jesse Opalka
Questions people ask
Does Kiwi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kiwi Foundation give?
$937,051 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kiwi Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Chester Opalka (Trustee), Karen Opalka (Trustee), Courtney Meyer (Trustee) and Jesse Opalka (Trustee).
What does Kiwi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.