The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 77-0525858 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$334K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
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
88% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calo Global Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | General support | $250,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County | Glen Cove, NY | General support | $10,010 |
| America Gives Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Gavin Farrell Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $7,523 |
| Jgive Friends of Asor Fund USA Inc | Lakewood, NJ | General support | $6,000 |
| Tibet Fund | New York, NY | General support | $5,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowment | New York, NY | General support | $5,146 |
| Foundation for Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Hair to Stay | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Jordan River Village | New Canaan, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Meet | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Sunrise Association | Oceanside, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Working in Support of Education (Wise) | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center | Southampton, NY | General support | $2,800 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | Washington, DC | General support | $2,618 |
| Ahrc New York City Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General support | $856 |
| Birthright Israel Fdn | New York, NY | General support | $516 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $333,969 | 18 |
| 2023 | $205,210 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513079349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0525858
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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