Morris & Jeannette Kessel Fund
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6161715 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$83K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
46% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical services | $14,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Warrenton, VA | Rainforest preservation | $12,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Environmental & social services | $12,000 |
| Oceana | Washington, DC | Preservation & restoration of oceans | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal | New York, NY | Social & cultural services | $8,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | Animal legal defense services | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | New York, NY | Conservation of central park | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | New York, NY | Social services | $4,000 |
| International Center of Photography | New York, NY | Museum of photography & educational services | $3,000 |
| National Wildlife Foundation | Merrifield, VA | Wildlife services | $3,000 |
| Rippowan Cisqua School | Bedford, NY | Educational services | $3,000 |
| Kent Land Trust | Kent, CT | Land services | $2,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | Animal care | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $81,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513089349101506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6161715
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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