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Karen Katen Foundation is a private trust based in WESTPORT, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. It holds total assets of $3.3M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. Total assets have grown from $526K in 2011 to $1.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 Connecticut, Florida and New York. According to available records, Karen Katen Foundation has made 249 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $550. The foundation has distributed between $578K and $1.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.3M distributed across 130 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $400K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 95 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Florida, Connecticut, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$550
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 63 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.
Karen Katen Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 249 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, FL, CT.
Karen Katen Foundation has distributed a total of $2.5M across 249 grants. The median grant size is $550, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $400K.
Karen Katen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Karen Katen Foundation is headquartered in WESTPORT, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood B Davis | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donna Katen-Bahensky | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen L Katen | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert E Williams Jr | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$599K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$5.4M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$584K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$90K
Distribution Amount
$246K
Total: $762K
Total Grants
249
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$550
Unique Recipients
95
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humane Societyunrestrictedgrant | Washington, DC | $750 | 2023 |
| Salvation Armyunrestrictedgrant | Alexandria, VA | $250 | 2023 |
| University Of Chicagounrestrictedgraant | Chicago, IL | $400K | 2023 |
| Ccirf(Indian River Hospital)unrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $63K | 2023 |
| Connecticut River Museumunrestrictedgrant | Essex, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Mckee Botanical Gardensunrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Middlesex Health Philanthropyunrestrictedgrant | Middlesex, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Assnunrestricted grant | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Indian River Land Trustunrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Simpson Collegeunrestrictedgrant | New London, CT | $4K | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse Of Lower Valleyunrestrictedgrant | Centerbrook, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Indian River Habitat For Humanityunrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Trickle Upunrestrictedgrant | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Red Door Communityunrestricted grant | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Susan Komen Annual Fundunrestrictedgrant | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Johns Island Foundationunrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Environmental Learning Centerunrestrictedgrant | Bristol, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Court Appt Special Advocateunrestrictedgrant | New Haven, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthoodunrestrictedgrant | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Florence Griswold Museumunrestrictedgrant | Old Lyme, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Comm Fdtn Of Eastern Ctunrestrictedgrant | New London, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Projectunrestrictedgrant | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The Learning Allianceunrestrictedgrant | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Global Kids (Baruch)unrestrictedgrant | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Indian Riverunrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Aspcaunrestrictedgrant | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Scholarship Fdtn Indian Riverunrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Johns Island Community Serviceunrestictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Senior Resource Assnunrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $800 | 2023 |
| Gifford Youth Achievementunrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Deep River Land Trustunrestrictedgrant | Deep River, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| St Theresa Academyunrestrictedgrant | Kansas City, MO | $500 | 2023 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bankunrestrictedgrant | Fort Pierce, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchenunrestrictedgrant | Essex, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Deep River Volunteer Fireunrestrictedgrant | Deep River, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Girls Incunrestrictedgrant | Santa Ana, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospitalunrestrictedgrant | Memphis, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| Deep River Historical Socunrestrictedgrant | Deep River, CT | $300 | 2023 |
| Comm Fdtn Of Middlesex Counrestrictedgrant | Middletown, CT | $300 | 2023 |
| Macular Degeneration Researchunrestrictedgrant | Clarksburg, MD | $300 | 2023 |
| Treasure Coast Manatee Fdtnunrestrictedgrant | Fort Pierce, FL | $300 | 2023 |
| Vero Beach Dog Parkunrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $300 | 2023 |
| Essex Library Assnunrestrictedgrant | Essex, CT | $250 | 2023 |
| Pelican Island Audobonunrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $250 | 2023 |
| Camp Havenunrestrictedgrant | Vero Beach, FL | $250 | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubunrestrictedgrant | Palm Desert, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Valley Shore Ymcaunresricted grant | Westbrook, CT | $250 | 2023 |
| First Congregation Churchunrestrictedgrant | Deep River, CT | $250 | 2023 |
| Deep River Libraryunrestrictedgrant | Deep River, CT | $250 | 2023 |
| Canine CampanionsunrestrictedGrant | Santa Rosa, CA | $250 | 2023 |