The Kronhill Pletka Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kronhill Pletka Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $484,535 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $28,750 and the largest $130,000. 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$484,535
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$28,750
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $375,725 the year before.
43% 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 | $375,725 | 11 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $484,535 | 14 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
The Kronhill Pletka 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kronhill Pletka Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $404,535 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $27,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish JDC | Jewish culture and community. | $130,000 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research | Jewish culture/yiddish history/events | $87,516 |
| Jewish Story Partners | Jewish history & culture | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews | Jewish history, yiddish culture, language & arts. | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Forum | Jewish history | $35,000 |
| Forward Association | Jewish culture | $30,000 |
| Myriad USA | Jewish culture | $30,000 |
| Centropa - Central Europe Center for Research & Documentation | Preservation of jewish culture | $27,500 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | Jewish history | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Bring opera and the arts to a worldwide audience | $10,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Connect funders together, empower individual excellence, and catalyze collective action. | $9,519 |
| Columbia University | Preservation of yiddish language | $7,500 |
| The Center for Jewish History | Preservation & promotion of jewish history & culture | $5,000 |
| Hand in Hand | Promote peaceful relationship between jews and arabs in israel | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Irene Pletka
Questions people ask
Does The Kronhill Pletka Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kronhill Pletka Foundation give?
$484,535 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $28,750.
Who runs The Kronhill Pletka Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Irene Pletka (Chairperson, President, Tr).
What does The Kronhill Pletka Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and science and research.