Zeff Kesher Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 46-1444858 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$36M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $480,000.
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.
Where it gives
70% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Hartman Institute of America | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $750,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel North America | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Jewish Colorado | Denver, CO | Charitable purpose | $480,000 |
| American Technion Society | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $66,667 |
| Temple Emanuel | Denver, CO | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Adl | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Leket | Teaneck, NY | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Denver, CO | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Impactisrael Inc | Needham, MA | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,949,167 | 10 |
| 2023 | $2,406,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349102487
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1444858
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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