The Ellen and Jack Kessler Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-1362043 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$151K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $800 and $6,800.
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
20% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carnegie Museums of Art | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift to general fund | $46,000 |
| United Jewish Federation - Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| United Way | Alexandria, VA | Tocqueville society | $20,000 |
| The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Annual fund | $12,000 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $6,800 |
| Make the Road New York | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| The Friendship Circle | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| J Street Pac | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $1,800 |
| Andy Warhol Museum | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Art21 | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Jewish Association on Aging | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Mattress Factory | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Pedantic Arts Residency | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Quantum Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Contemporary Craft | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $800 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $300 |
| Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $250 |
| River Life | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable gift | $250 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | Charitable gift | $250 |
| Westmoreland Museum of Art | Greensburg, PA | Charitable gift | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $151,200 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 5, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202422499349100532
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1362043
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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