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Carl E Kessler Family Foundation is a private corporation based in FORT WORTH, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Carl E Kessler. It holds total assets of $8M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and California. According to available records, Carl E Kessler Family Foundation has made 489 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $285K in 2020 to $345K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $907K distributed across 342 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $275K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 222 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New Jersey, California, which account for 41% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 39 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 130 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Carl E Kessler Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 489 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NJ, CA.
Carl E Kessler Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 489 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $275K.
Carl E Kessler Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carl E Kessler Family Foundation is headquartered in FORT WORTH, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 39 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carla K Kessler | Secretary/Treasurer | $58K | $0 | $59K |
| David R Kessler | Vice President | $50K | $0 | $52K |
| Karen Garrison | President | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
$591K
Total Assets
$7.5M
Fair Market Value
$8.3M
Net Worth
$7.5M
Grants Paid
$345K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$369K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
489
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
222
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyHuman Service | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Wings Of HopeHuman Service | St Louis, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Halo FoundationHuman Service | Willow Park, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Charity NavigatorHuman Service | Glen Rock, NJ | $275K | 2023 |
| Careity FoundationHuman Service | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Military Museum Of Fort WorthVeteran Support | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Mineral Wells Senior CenterHuman Welfare | Mineral Wells, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Hope Domestic ViolenceHuman Service | Mineral Wells, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Going Home - Rescue TransportAnimal Welfare | Richardson, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The NetHuman Services | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Voices Project UsaHuman Rights | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Dallas RegionEducation | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Brazos FoundationEducation | Mineral Wells, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Noon Lion'S ClubSocial Services | Conroe, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Citizens For Animal ProtectionAnimal Welfare | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Ducks Unlimited IncAnimal Welfare | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Weatherford Parker C Animal ShelterAnimal Welfare | Weatherford, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Renewal InternationalHuman service. | Shreveport, LA | $20K | 2022 |
| Lutheran Immigration & Refugee ServicesHuman Service | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Mabee CenterHuman service | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Deki IncHuman service. | Murphy, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Trinity Habitat For HumanityHuman welfare | Fort Worth, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Heart To Heart InternationalHuman service | Olathe, KS | $8K | 2022 |
| GlobalgivingEducation. | Washington, DC | $8K | 2022 |
| Center For Disaster PhilanthropyHuman welfare | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Haitian Health FoundationHuman Service. | Norwish, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Map InternationalHuman welfare | Brunswick, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Bridge2rwandaEducation | Little Rock, AR | $5K | 2022 |
| Refugees InternationalHuman welfare. | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Crisis Aid InternationalChild welfare. | St Louis, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Women'S AuxilleryHuman service | Granbury, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Rainforest TrustConservation. | Warrenton, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Direct Relief InternationalHuman service. | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2022 |