The Emily Davie and Joseph S Kornfeld Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-3042360 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$32.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE EMILY DAVIE AND JOSEPH S KORNFE |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O PBWT LLP 1133 6TH AVE SUITE, 2200, NEW YORK NY 100366710 |
| Phone | 7186247969 |
| OFFICE@KORNFELDFDN.ORG | |
| Form and materials | PLEASE REFER TO THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE HTTP://KORNFELDFDN.ORG/ FOR DETAILS. ALL APPLICATIONS AND ALL CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO KATY CLARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT OFFICE@KORNFELDFDN.ORG. |
| Deadlines | THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. |
| Restrictions | PLEASE REFER TO THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE HTTP://KORNFELDFDN.ORG/ FOR DETAILS. ALL APPLICATIONS AND ALL CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO KATY CLARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT OFFICE@KORNFELDFDN.ORG. |
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
11% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood & Family Hub of Washington Heights Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $250,000 |
| New York Foundation | New York, NY | Youth organizing and culture change fund | $250,000 |
| Make the Road New York | Jackson Heights, NY | General operating support | $125,000 |
| New York Foundation | New York, NY | Neighborhoods first fund | $100,000 |
| Commonsense Childbirth Inc | Winter Garden, FL | Ancient song | $75,000 |
| The Bridge Project Inc | New York, NY | Bridge project housing insecurity project | $75,000 |
| The Reconciliation Center Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Arab-American Family Support Center Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Artsconnection | New York, NY | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Bam education in-school residencies and after-school theater & dance workshops | $60,000 |
| Brooklyn Children's Museum Corporation | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences (Aka Brooklyn Museum) | Brooklyn, NY | Education division and social impact programs | $60,000 |
| Girl Be Heard | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | New York, NY | Abrons arts education programs | $60,000 |
| Manhattan Class Company Inc (Aka Mcc Theater) | New York, NY | Mcc theater education programs | $60,000 |
| Marquis Studios Ltd | Brooklyn, NY | Marquis studios partnership program 2024-26 | $60,000 |
| New York City Arts in Education Roundtable | New York, NY | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Seventh Regiment Armory Conservancy Inc | New York, NY | Arts education programs of the park avenue armory | $60,000 |
| St Luke's Chamber Ensemble Inc | New York, NY | Orchestra of st. luke's education and community engagement programs 2025-2028 | $60,000 |
| The Forum for Urban Design Inc (Dba Urban Design Forum) | New York, NY | Local center | $60,000 |
| Center for Popular Democracy | Brooklyn, NY | Civic engagement and democracy program | $50,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | New York, NY | NYC forward fund | $50,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Institute for Healthcare Improvement | Boston, MA | General operating support | $35,000 |
| St Luke's Chamber Ensemble Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | New York, NY | Young dancemakers company | $30,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood & Family Hub of Washington Heights Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $750,000 |
| Make the Road New York | Jackson Heights, NY | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Commonsense Childbirth Inc | Winter Garden, FL | Ancient song | $150,000 |
| The Bridge Project Inc | New York, NY | Bridge project housing insecurity project | $150,000 |
| The Reconciliation Center Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Brooklyn Children's Museum Corporation | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $120,000 |
| Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences (Aka Brooklyn Museum) | Brooklyn, NY | Education division and social impact programs | $120,000 |
| St Luke's Chamber Ensemble Inc | New York, NY | Orchestra of st. luke's education and community engagement programs 2025-2028 | $120,000 |
| The Forum for Urban Design Inc (Dba Urban Design Forum) | New York, NY | Local center | $120,000 |
| New York Foundation | New York, NY | Neighborhoods first fund | $100,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | New York, NY | Young dancemakers company | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,965,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $1,425,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,410,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642599349100214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3042360
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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