Kanter Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Kanter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sandy, Utah. In tax year 2023 it gave $521,593 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $4,850 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$521,593
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$4,850
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2023 was down from $542,300 the year before.
36% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $542,300 | 71 | $13.6 million |
| 2023 | $521,593 | 56 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joel S Kanter 925 H Street NW 1106, Washington, DC 20001 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 448-7688 |
| What to submit | Requests should be sent to the Foundation stating the intended purpose and use of the donation. The Foundation's scope of interest are educational and cultural activities and programs located in the greater Chicago, IL, Washington DC and Salt Lake City areas. |
What Kanter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 22 | $121,450 |
| Illinois | 8 | $110,250 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $89,943 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $43,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $36,650 |
| Maryland | 2 | $17,500 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $11,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Art Center | Support Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Chikaming Open Lands | Support Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center | Support Charitable Purpose | $47,443 |
| Better Utah Institute | Support Charitable Purpose | $45,000 |
| University of Chicago Smart Museum | Support Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Lubeznik Center for the Arts | Support Charitable Purpose | $36,650 |
| Arena Stage | Support Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Temple Rodef Shalom | Support Charitable Purpose | $18,500 |
| The Langley School | Support Charitable Purpose | $17,500 |
| Utah Museum of Contemporary Art | Support Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | Support Charitable Purpose | $12,500 |
| Tulane University | Support Charitable Purpose | $11,000 |
| Kenya Education Fund | Support Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Support Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Rowland Hall St Mark's School | Support Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago | Support Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Voices4Progress | Support Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| International Sculpture Center | Support Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation | Support Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
| University of Southern California | Support Charitable Purpose | $5,500 |
| Actblue | Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Brookings | Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Little Cottonwood | Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| State Leadership Project | Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Brennan Center | Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Wbez | Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins | Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Utah Foundation | Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Temple Har Shalom | Support Charitable Purpose | $4,700 |
| Equality Utah | Support Charitable Purpose | $3,500 |
| Community Foundation of Utah | Support Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Utah | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| The Agenda Project | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Clean State Utah | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Women of the World | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| SB Dance | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| The Morgan Oliver School | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Utah Health and Human Rights Project | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Food Depository | Support charitable purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel S Kanter
- Joshua S Kanter
- Janis S Kanter
- Ricki Kanter
- Catherine M Kanter
- Thomas McCormick
- Phillip J Karmin
Questions people ask
Does Kanter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kanter Family Foundation give?
$521,593 in tax year 2023, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $4,850.
Who runs Kanter Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Joel S Kanter (Pres / Trea / Director), Joshua S Kanter (VP / Sec / Director), Janis S Kanter (VP / Director) and Ricki Kanter (VP / Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Kanter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.