Kanarek Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 20-5841285 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$340K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University School of Nursing | Fairfield, CT | Construction of a new nursing and health studies building; support the creation of and programming for the palliative care and end-of life… | $250,000 |
| The Sherwin B Nuland Foundation for Palliative Care | Hamden, CT | To support the production of a documentary about palliative care to create awareness of extra support for patients and families living with… | $50,000 |
| Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition | Pittsburgh, PA | To create a sustainable model to provide support and struture for statewide pediatric palliative care coalitions as well as provide a… | $25,000 |
| The Connecticut Hospice | Branford, CT | Palliative care to be used for the program's implementation and staff development | $10,000 |
| Courageous Parents Network | Newton, MA | To provide parents gudiance from fellow parents and medical clinicians with help in dealing with a devasting diagnosis. | $5,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $340,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $282,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349107224
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5841285
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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