The Karen Katen Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestport, Connecticut · EIN 20-7103490 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$368K
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
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
61% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $73,200 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | unrestrictedgraant | $50,000 |
| Simpson College | New London, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $30,000 |
| Alzheimers Assn | Chicago, IL | unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Connecticut River Museum | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $25,000 |
| McKee Botanical Gardens | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $25,000 |
| NY Botanical Garden Center | Bronx, NY | unrestictedgrant | $25,000 |
| Middlesex Health Philanthropy | Middlesex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $25,000 |
| Miss Stacie's Foundation | Centerbrook, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $7,000 |
| Youth Guidance | Chicago, IL | unrestrictedgrant | $6,300 |
| Visiting Nurse of Lower valley | Centerbrook, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $5,500 |
| Help Me See | New York, NY | unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Indian River Land Trust | Vero beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $5,000 |
| Johns Island Community Service | Vero Beach, FL | unrestictedgrant | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | unrestrictedgrant | $5,000 |
| Johns Island Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $3,000 |
| Trickle Up | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $3,000 |
| Environmental Learning Center | Bristol, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $2,500 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | Old Lyme, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $2,500 |
| Covenant Shelter of New London | New London, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $2,500 |
| Red Door Community | New York, NY | unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| The Learning Alliance | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 |
| Gifford Youth Center | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 |
| Indian River Habitat For Humanity | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 |
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 |
| Senior Resource Assn | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 |
| United Way of Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 |
| Susan Komen Annual Fund | Dallas, TX | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 |
| One Love Learning | Atlanta, GA | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 |
| Court Appt Special Advocate | New Haven, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 |
| Child and Family of SE CT | New London, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 |
| Capitol Squash | Hartfod, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 |
| Global Kids | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 |
| Ocean Research & Conservation Association | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 |
| Essex Library Assn | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Brady United | Washington, DC | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Palm Desert, CA | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Community Foundation of Middlesex County | Middletown, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Deep River Volunteer Fire | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Essex Historical Soc | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Deep River Land Trust | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Humane Society of Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| St Theresa Academy | Kansas City, MO | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Old Lyme Lions Club | Old Lyme, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| The Gaylord Foundation | Wallingford, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit | Cotuit, MA | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | unrestrictedgrant | $350 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchen | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $350 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Clarksburg, MD | unrestrictedgrant | $300 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Fort Pierce, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $300 |
| Camp Haven | Vero beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $250 |
| Valley Shore YMCA | Westbrook, CT | unresricted grant | $250 |
| Deep River Library | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $250 |
| Canine Campanions | Santa Rosa, CA | unrestrictedGrant | $250 |
| Indian River Historical Society | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $250 |
| Essex Fire Dept | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $250 |
| Deep River Chester Lions Club | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $368,050 | 70 |
| 2024 | $324,800 | 64 |
| 2023 | $578,050 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641129349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7103490
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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