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Kandler Foundation

Preselected recipients only Austin, Texas · EIN 473495448

Kandler Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,760 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$9254$23,206
2024$00$29,657
2025$2,7605$31,908

How to apply

Kandler 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Kandler Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$1,400
New York2$800
Minnesota1$560

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
TX
Charitable$900
International Rescue Committee
Albert Lea, MN
Charitable$560
Austin Animal Center
Austin, TX
Charitable$500
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Rye Brook, NY
Charitable$500
Blood Cancer United
New York, NY
Charitable$300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Kandler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Kandler Foundation give?

$2,760 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs Kandler Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John A Ard (Director).

What does Kandler Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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