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Diogenes Charitable Foundation Trust is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Ken Kuchin 2 E. It holds total assets of $865K. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have decreased from $975K in 2011 to $328K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Massachusetts, District of Columbia. According to available records, Diogenes Charitable Foundation Trust has made 23 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $28K. Annual giving has decreased from $275K in 2020 to $155K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $321K distributed across 7 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $130K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Florida, Connecticut, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$39K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 7 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.
Diogenes Charitable Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, FL, CT.
Diogenes Charitable Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $1M across 23 grants. The median grant size is $28K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $130K.
Diogenes Charitable Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Diogenes Charitable Foundation Trust is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Kuchin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$156K
Total Assets
$328K
Fair Market Value
$328K
Net Worth
$328K
Grants Paid
$155K
Contributions
$253K
Net Investment Income
$216K
Distribution Amount
$9K
Total: $262K
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$28K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab CharitableGENERAL SUPPORT | Orlando, FL | $15K | 2021 |
| New Museum Of Contemporary ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Modern ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $28K | 2023 |
| Fulcrum ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Independent Curators InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Park Avenue ArmoryGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $130K | 2021 |
| Yale UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2021 |
| American Academy In RomeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Auction Rescues IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Truro, MA | $5K | 2020 |
| American Academy Of DanceGENERAL SUPPORT | Hendersonville, TN | $3K | 2020 |
| Foundation For Art & Preservation In EmbassiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2020 |
| The Hunter College FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2020 |