The Joan and George Kessel Foundation
Invitation OnlyPark Ridge, New Jersey · EIN 65-6463253 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$62K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $9,000.
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
81% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspca | New York, NY | General support | $19,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research | New York, NY | General support | $9,000 |
| Melanoma Research Foundation | Hillsborough Township, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy | Buffalo Grove, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Insititute for the Blind | New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge | Oakland, NJ | General support | $1,500 |
| Jewish National Fund - USA | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General Support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $71,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641129349100014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6463253
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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