Morris & Jeannette Kessel Fund
Preselected recipients only
Morris & Jeannette Kessel Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $83,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $14,000. 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$83,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $81,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,000 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 13 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Morris & Jeannette Kessel Fund 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 Morris & Jeannette Kessel Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $39,000 |
| California | 2 | $17,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical services | $14,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Rainforest preservation | $12,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Environmental & social services | $12,000 |
| Oceana | Preservation & restoration of oceans | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal | Social & cultural services | $8,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Animal legal defense services | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | Conservation of central park | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | Social services | $4,000 |
| International Center of Photography | Museum of photography & educational services | $3,000 |
| National Wildlife Foundation | Wildlife services | $3,000 |
| Rippowan Cisqua School | Educational services | $3,000 |
| Kent Land Trust | Land services | $2,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | Animal care | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Kessel
- Erika Kessel
Questions people ask
Does Morris & Jeannette Kessel Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morris & Jeannette Kessel Fund give?
$83,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Morris & Jeannette Kessel Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Kessel (President) and Erika Kessel (Secretary).
What does Morris & Jeannette Kessel Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and human services.