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Ckew Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is J Melcher. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $1M. Total assets have decreased from $9.8M in 2011 to $1.7M in 2023. 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Ckew Foundation has made 19 grants totaling $380K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $240K in 2022 to $140K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $30K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 6 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.
Ckew Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA.
Ckew Foundation has distributed a total of $380K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $30K.
Ckew Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ckew Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin M Benasich | PRESIDENT, TREASURER AND D | $35K | $0 | $35K |
| James Melcher | MEMBER AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| April Benasich | SECRETARY, MEMBER AND DIRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$183K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$140K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$67K
Distribution Amount
$87K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$380K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bank For New York CityGENERAL | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| The Dyslexia FoundationGENERAL | New Bedford, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| God'S Love We DeliverGENERAL | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Harmony Program IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Hospital Of Special Surgery (Gosden Robinson Early Arthritis Center)GENERAL | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Mjhs FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Sanctuary For FamiliesGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |