The Leona and Ralph W Kern Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 37-6560613 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$777K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$125,000
Total assets$25.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $150,000.
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
42% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General purpose | $166,667 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Hitchcock Center for the Environment | Amherst, MA | Generl purpose | $135,000 |
| National Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | General purpose | $125,000 |
| The Philharmonic Symphony Society of NY Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $776,667 | 7 |
| 2023 | $576,667 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533079349101323
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6560613
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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