Kesselman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLakewood, Colorado · EIN 84-1406852 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mile High United Way | Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Georgetown University Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cu Foundation Boulder Financial Aid | Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Action Center | Lakewood, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Harvard Medical School Alumni | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Colorado Academy | Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Cornell University Fund for Enginee | Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $500 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($40,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $72,555 | 22 |
| 2023 | $63,300 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 24, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622679349100012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1406852
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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