The Kestrel Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington, Connecticut · EIN 13-4007198 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$967K
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$14.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudbreak Inc | Mclean, VA | General support | $665,000 |
| Northwest Ct Land Concervancy | Kent, CT | General support | $42,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Unhcr | Washington, DC | General support | $20,000 |
| Steep Rock Association | Washington Depot, CT | General support | $15,000 |
| Washington Park Foundation | Washington Depot, CT | General support | $12,000 |
| After School Arts Program | Washington Depot, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Friendly Hands | Torrington, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Greenwoods Counseling | Litchfield, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Jericho Project | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Lake Waramaug Task Force Inc | Warren, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Pilobolus | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Storm King Art Center | New Windsor, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Project | Torrington, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Washington Community Fund | Washington, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Gunn Memorial Library | Washington, CT | General support | $6,000 |
| Housatonic Valley Association | Cornwall Bridge, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Madison Sqquare Park Conservancy Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Rivers Alliance of Ct | Litchfield, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Washington Ambulance Association | Washington Depot, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Washington Volunteer Fire Department | Washington Depot, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | General support | $3,500 |
| Gramercy Park Block Association | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Muddy Paws Rescue | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Village Improvement Society Inc | Lyndonville, VT | General support | $2,500 |
| Warren Volunteer Fire Department | Warren, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Washington Art Association | Washington Depot, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Conversations on the Green | Washington, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Rotarty Club of Washington | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Washington Community Housing Trust | Washington, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Washington Scholarship Fund Inc | Washington Depot, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Aspca) | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Children's Community School | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Community Foundation | Waterbury, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| First Ecclesiastical Society of New Preston | New Preston, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Go Project | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Kent Land Trust | Kent, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Municipal Art Society of New York | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| New York Landmarks Conservancy | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England Inc | New Haven, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Wassaic | Wassaic, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department | West Cornwall, CT | General support | $500 |
| El Paso Community Foundation | El Paso, TX | General support | $500 |
| Literacy Volunteers on the Green | New Milford, CT | General support | $500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Albany, NY | General support | $500 |
| Northwest Ct Community Fund | Torrington, CT | General support | $500 |
| Shakespearience | Mill Valley, CA | General support | $300 |
| Connecticut Public Interest Research Group Inc (Conn Pirg) | Hartford, CT | General support | $200 |
| Greater Kenyt Historical Society | Kent, WA | General support | $200 |
| Humane Society of NY | New York, NY | General support | $200 |
| Kent Village Housing for the Elderly | Kent, CT | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $967,100 | 56 |
| 2023 | $386,900 | 61 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103364
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4007198
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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