Melvin and Sylvia Kafka Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrattleboro, Vermont · EIN 13-6134569 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$31K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,250
Total assets$361K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,058.
From the return
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
92% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Jewish World Service | NY, NY | FinancialSupport | $3,500 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Chicago, IL | FinancialSupport | $3,250 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace | NY, NY | Financial Support | $3,250 |
| Other Small Donations - Avail Upon Request | Brattleboro, VT | FinancialSupport | $3,058 |
| Hias | Silver Spring, MD | Financial Support | $3,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | New York, NY | FinancialSupport | $2,250 |
| Carolina Abortion Fund | Raleigh, NC | FinancialSupport | $2,250 |
| Southern Documentary Fund | Burlington, NC | FinancialSupport | $2,250 |
| Doctors without Borders | New York, NY | Financial Support | $2,250 |
| Boston Neighborhood Community Land Trust | Roxbury, MA | FinancialSupport | $2,000 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church and State | Washington, DC | FinancialSupport | $2,000 |
| The American Bar Foundation | Chicago, IL | Financial Support | $1,000 |
| National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector | West Hartford, CT | Financial Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,058 | 13 |
| 2024 | $26,280 | 10 |
| 2023 | $12,277 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349104527
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6134569
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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