The Kilts Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlbany, New York · EIN 13-4147482 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$30.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
76% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Medicine | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $625,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $405,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Knox College | Galesburg, IL | General charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Young Americans for Liberty Foundation | Austin, TX | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Convention of States Foundation | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| State Policy Network | Arlington, VA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Navy SEAL Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Government Accountability Inc | Naples, FL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Common Good | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The David M Herskovits Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Jimmy Lee Scholarship Fund | Purchase, NY | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,699,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,691,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532979349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4147482
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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