Louis Kesten & Esther Kesten Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-6092363 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$290K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,905
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $19,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
61% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available Upon Request | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $135,961 |
| Operation Benjamin | Monticello, NY | Charitable | $73,816 |
| Seforim Blog Inc | Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $24,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $19,000 |
| Yismach Moshe Institute | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Congregation Agudath Israel | Caldwell, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Young Israel of Century City | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,905 |
| Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles | Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Rabbinical College of America | Morristown, NJ | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Sharsheret | Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Congregation Ahavas Tzddokah | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tomchei LA | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Valley Torah High School | Valley Village, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $290,082 | 13 |
| 2022 | $228,550 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522889349101337
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6092363
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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