Kvistad Foundation
Historical FunderOlivebridge, New York · EIN 14-1702791 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DIANE HERRICK-KVISTAD |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 ACORN HILL ROAD, OLIVEBRIDGE NY 12461 |
| Phone | 8454175561 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
5% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| D&h Canal Historical Society | High Falls, NY | Historical preservation | $5,000 |
| Maverick Concerts Inc | Woodstock, NY | Performing arts | $4,906 |
| Upacbardavon | Poughkeepsie, NY | Performing arts | $2,500 |
| Upstate Films | Saugerties, NY | Community culture | $2,500 |
| Walkway Over the Hudson | Poughkeepsie, NY | Community culture | $2,500 |
| Woodstock Playhouse | Woodstock, NY | Performing arts | $2,000 |
| Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center | Mount Temper, NY | Community culture | $1,750 |
| Opus 40 | Saugerties, NY | Community culture | $1,000 |
| Rosendale Theatre Collective | Rosendale, NY | Performing arts | $1,000 |
| Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | Performing arts | $1,000 |
| Historical Society | Washington, DC | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra | Hyde Park, NY | Performing arts | $1,000 |
| John Cage Trust | Red Hook, NY | Performing arts | $800 |
| Woodstock Film Festival | Woodstock, NY | Performing arts | $550 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Ellenville, NY | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Saugerties Animal Welfare Fund | Saugerties, NY | Animal welfare | $500 |
| Friends of Bruce Paul | Boiceville, NY | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Open Space Institute | New York, NY | Humanitarian | $500 |
| The Four Nations Ensemble | Hudson, NY | Performing arts | $500 |
| Trout Unlimited - Apwctu | Phoenicia, NY | Animal welfare | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,206 | 20 |
| 2024 | $133,625 | 31 |
| 2023 | $152,250 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101098
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-1702791
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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