Kvistad Foundation
Accepts applications
Kvistad Foundation is a private foundation in Olivebridge, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,206 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,206
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $133,625 the year before.
40% 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 | $152,250 | 27 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $133,625 | 31 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $30,206 | 20 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Diane Herrick-Kvistad 238 Acorn Hill Road, Olivebridge, NY 12461 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (845) 417-5561 |
What Kvistad Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $29,206 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| D&h Canal Historical Society | Historical preservation | $5,000 |
| Maverick Concerts Inc | Performing arts | $4,906 |
| Upacbardavon | Performing arts | $2,500 |
| Upstate Films | Community culture | $2,500 |
| Walkway Over the Hudson | Community culture | $2,500 |
| Woodstock Playhouse | Performing arts | $2,000 |
| Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center | Community culture | $1,750 |
| Opus 40 | Community culture | $1,000 |
| Rosendale Theatre Collective | Performing arts | $1,000 |
| Bard College | Performing arts | $1,000 |
| Historical Society | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra | Performing arts | $1,000 |
| John Cage Trust | Performing arts | $800 |
| Woodstock Film Festival | Performing arts | $550 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Saugerties Animal Welfare Fund | Animal welfare | $500 |
| Friends of Bruce Paul | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Open Space Institute | Humanitarian | $500 |
| The Four Nations Ensemble | Performing arts | $500 |
| Trout Unlimited - Apwctu | Animal welfare | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Herrick-Kvistad
- Garry Kvistad
Questions people ask
Does Kvistad Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kvistad Foundation give?
$30,206 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kvistad Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane Herrick-Kvistad (President) and Garry Kvistad (Treas/Secretary).
What does Kvistad Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and animals.