Kanders Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach, Florida · EIN 65-0124714 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$424K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$8.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
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
75% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $360,096 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $13,000 |
| Palm Beach State College Foundation Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $10,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | West Palm Beach, FL | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel of Great Neck | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $4,421 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $3,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera | West Palm Beach, FL | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $2,544 |
| Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $2,500 |
| Armory Art Center | West Palm Beach, FL | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $2,500 |
| National Yiddish Book Center Inc | Amherst, MA | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $2,500 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $2,500 |
| Park Avenue Armory | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $2,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $2,500 |
| 92Nd Street Y | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $1,500 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $1,000 |
| Met Museum of Art | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $748 |
| Chapin School | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $500 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $500 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $500 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $500 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $500 |
| The Mountain School | Vershire, VT | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $500 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | Philadelphia, PA | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $500 |
| Thirteen Associates | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $500 |
| Epic Theatre Center Inc | Astoria, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $250 |
| Nest Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $250 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $250 |
| American Federation of Arts | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $150 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $150 |
| Palm Beach County Council of Firefighters Paramedics Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | All are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literacy purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(C)(3). | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $423,709 | 33 |
| 2023 | $401,250 | 31 |
| 2022 | $452,052 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349101319
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0124714
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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