The Kustel Fund
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 83-3330698 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$20.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
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
94% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stinson Beach Volunteer Fire Assn | Stinson Beach, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $333,000 |
| Canal Alliance of Marin County | San Rafael, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $125,000 |
| Glide Foundation | San Francisco, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $125,000 |
| Homeward Bound of Marin | San Rafael, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $50,000 |
| House of Blue Hope | Bayonne, NJ | For the use of the donee organization | $50,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $50,000 |
| The Kitchen | New York, NY | For the use of the donee organization | $50,000 |
| Seeds of Learning | Sonoma, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $40,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service of Marin | San Fransisco, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $35,000 |
| Project Open Hand | San Francisco, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $35,000 |
| Alameda Food Bank | Alameda, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $25,000 |
| American India Foundation | New York, NY | For the use of the donee organization | $20,000 |
| Carpenters Shelter | Alexandria, VA | For the use of the donee organization | $20,000 |
| Play Marin | Sausalito, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $15,000 |
| Boys to Men Mentoring | Spring Valley, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth | Washington, DC | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Ceres Community Project | Santa Rosa, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Child & Family Center of Alexandria | Alexandria, VA | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Cots | Petaluma, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Parole Project | Baton Rouge, LA | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Operation Hope | Atlanta, GA | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Ready Willing and Working | Washington, DC | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Solutions for Change | Vista, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Strong Hearted Native Woman | Valley Center, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Undocufund | Sebastopol, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Vivalon Healthy Aging Center | San Rafael, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Alexandria, VA | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Bridge the Gap | Sausalito, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| California Pacific Medical Center | San Francisco, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation | Carbondale, CO | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Marin Health Foundation | Greenbrae, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Nonhuman Teachers | Los Angeles, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Project Marin | Sausalito, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| The Boma Foundation | Washington, DC | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| The Mega Lab | Hilo, HI | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Women Helping All People | Sausalito, CA | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,153,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $1,218,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $990,000 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622379349100447
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-3330698
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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