Kpf Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 35-2275462 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KPF FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 WEST 42ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10036 |
| Phone | 2129776500 |
| Form and materials | ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIOS ARE INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | VARIOUS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED BY ANY CURRENT OR FORMER PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM ARE INELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uli Foundation | Washington, DC | General use | $650,000 |
| Center for Architecture | New York, NY | General use | $32,250 |
| Municipal Art Society | New York, NY | General use | $25,000 |
| The Architectural League of NY | New York, NY | General use | $22,500 |
| Urban Land Institute | New York, NY | General use | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Cancer Foundation | Old Saybrook, CT | General use | $18,500 |
| Urban Green Council | New York, NY | General use | $15,000 |
| Regional Plan Association | New York, NY | General use | $15,000 |
| Lower Manhattan Cultural Council | New York, NY | General use | $15,000 |
| National Building Museum | Washington, DC | General use | $10,000 |
| Japan Society | New York, NY | General use | $10,000 |
| Salvadori Center | New York, NY | General use | $10,000 |
| The Olana Partnership | Hudson, NY | General use | $9,000 |
| Aia - Center for Architecture Found | New York, NY | General use | $8,000 |
| Council on Tall Buildings Urban Hab | Chicago, IL | General use | $5,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Center | Chicago, IL | General use | $5,000 |
| Chelsea Piers Foundation | New York, NY | General use | $5,000 |
| New York Coalition of Black Archite | New York, NY | General use | $5,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | General use | $5,000 |
| Design Trust for Public Space | New York, NY | General use | $3,000 |
| Institute for Public Architecture | New York, NY | General use | $2,500 |
| Martha's Kayak Inc | Rockville Center, NY | General use | $2,500 |
| Museum of Chinese in America | New York, NY | General use | $2,000 |
| National Institute for Reprod Healt | New York, NY | General use | $2,000 |
| Ace Mentoring Program of Greater NY | New York, NY | General use | $1,000 |
| Northwest Bronx Community Clergy Co | Bronx, NY | General use | $1,000 |
| Rock and Soul Forever Foundation | New York, NY | General use | $1,000 |
| Sean F Mellon Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | General use | $500 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($167,325). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,068,075 | 45 |
| 2023 | $1,013,300 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349103151
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2275462
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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