The Kilts Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kilts Family Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $625,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$625,000
- Assets$30.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 16 | $28.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 17 | $30.1 million |
How to apply
The Kilts Family 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 The Kilts Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $635,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $550,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $417,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $25,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Medicine | General charitable purposes | $625,000 |
| Cato Institute | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago | General charitable purposes | $405,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Clemson University | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| George Mason University | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Knox College | General charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Young Americans for Liberty Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Convention of States Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| State Policy Network | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Navy SEAL Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Government Accountability Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Common Good | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The David M Herskovits Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Jimmy Lee Scholarship Fund | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Young America's Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra M Kilts
- James M Kilts
- James M Kilts Jr
- Sarah Kilts
Questions people ask
Does The Kilts Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kilts Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Kilts Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra M Kilts (Vp/Secretary & Director), James M Kilts (President & Director), James M Kilts Jr (Director) and Sarah Kilts (Director).
What does The Kilts Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.