Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 47-3440549 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$18M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$127,500
Total assets$613.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $1,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | General fund | $10,100,000 |
| The Joan and Sanford I Weill | New York, NY | General fund | $5,000,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | General fund | $1,250,000 |
| Rockefeller University | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000,000 |
| Silver Hill Hospital | New Canaan, CT | General fund | $200,000 |
| Act of Connecticut | Ridgefield, CT | General fund | $140,765 |
| Chapel & York Foundation | New York, NY | General fund | $127,500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | General fund | $100,000 |
| Chabad of Iceland Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General fund | $50,000 |
| Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance | Ridgefield, CT | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ridgefield Library Association | Ridgefield, CT | General fund | $10,000 |
| The New York Historical Society | New York, NY | General fund | $7,500 |
| Glen Rock Booster Club | Glen Rock, NJ | General fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,000,765 | 13 |
| 2023 | $4,031,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103626
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3440549
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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