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Kassel-Backer Fam Foundation is a private trust based in BROOKLYN, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Terry Kassel. It holds total assets of $268K. Annual income is reported at $138K. Total assets have decreased from $991K in 2011 to $268K in 2024. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and California. According to available records, Kassel-Backer Fam Foundation has made 53 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $407K in 2020 to $299K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $144 to $150K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$763
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$143K
Based on 28 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.
Kassel-Backer Fam Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, PA.
Kassel-Backer Fam Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 53 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $144 to $150K.
Kassel-Backer Fam Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kassel-Backer Fam Foundation is headquartered in BROOKLYN, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Kassel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael A Backer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen Backer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$268K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$268K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Food SocietyTO HONOR, REVITALIZE, PRESERVE AND CELBRATE JEWISH CULINARY TRADITIONS | New York, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Romemu CenterTO HELP JEWS AND NON-JEWS CONNECT TO THEIR SOUL AND CREATOR AND LIVE AN ELEVATED LIFE THROUGH TEACHINGS OF JUDAISM, SHABBAT SERVICES, MUSIC, PRAYER TORAH LEARNING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH SPIRITUAL LEADERS | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Montclair Art MuseumTO COLLECT , PRESERVE AND PRESENT AMERICAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN ART BY EXHIBITION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Montclair, NJ | $20K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Martha'S VineyardTO NURTURE THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP THAT HUMAN BEINGS HAVE WITH GOD AND PROVIDE THEM WITH EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR THAT RELATIONSHIP TO BLOSSOM. TO REACH OUT TO OTHERS WITH ACTS OF GOODNESS AND KINDNESS | Vineyard Haven, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Shul CloudTO PROVIDE EDUCATION IN THE JEWISH HISTORY, BELIEFS AND CULTURE | New York, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Prospect Park AllianceTO STORE, DEVELOP AND OPERATE PROSPECT PARK FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL BY CARING FOR THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, PRESERVING HISTORIC DESIGN AND SERVING THE PUBLIC THROUGH FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Stephen Wise Free SynagogueTO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN JEWISH HISTORY,OBSERVANCE, BELIEFS, CULTURE AND THE HEBREW LANGUAGE | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| New York Public Radio-WnycwqxrTO PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF NEWS, TALK, CULTURAL AND CLASSICAL MUSICAL PROGRAMMING | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Wbgo RadioTO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN AND INSPIRE THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING UNIQUE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER THE HIGHEST QUALITY JAZZ, BLUES, RHYTHM AND BLUES AND SPOKEN WORD PROGRAMMING | Newark, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Palm Beach SynagogueTO PROVIDE A CENTER OF JEWISH LIFE AND ACTIVITY OFFERING UNIQUE PROGRAMS IN JEWISH EDUCATION AND COMMUNAL LIFE, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, HOLIDAY SERVICES AND CELEBRATIONS | Palm Beach, FL | $144 | 2022 |
| National Philanthropic TrustTO PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC EXPERTISE TO DONORS, FOUNDATIONS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, ENABLING THEM TO REALIZE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC ASPIRATIONS | Jenkintown, PA | $100K | 2021 |
| RomemuTO TO HELP JEWS AND NON-JEWS CONNECT TO THEIR SOUL AND CREATOR AND LIVE AN ELEVATED LIFE THROUGH TEACHINGS OF JUDAISM, SHABBAT SERVICES, MUSIC, PRAYER TORAH LEARNING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH SPIRITUAL LEADERS | New York, NY | $15K | 2021 |
| American Humane AssociationTO PREVENT CRUELTY, ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATIONOF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS AND ASSURE THEIR INTERESTS AND WELL-BEINGARE FULLY, EFFECTIVELY AND HUMANELY GUARANTEED BY AN AWARE AND CARING SOCIETYTO PROMOTE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE JEWISH RELIGION | Washington, DC | $5K | 2021 |
| Music For All Seasons IncTO FOSTER HUMAN INTERACTION AND HEALING THROUGH THE ART OF LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, BRINING OUR PROGRAMS TO YOUTH AT RISK, VETERANS, SENIORS AND HOSPITALS AND HOSPICES | Scotch Plains, NJ | $5K | 2021 |
| Congregation Shearith IsraelTO PROMOTE A WELCOMING APPROACH TOWARDS A MORE TRADITIONAL JUDAISM WHILE PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF JUDAIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| WnycwqxrTO PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF NEWS, TALK, CULTURAL AND CLASSICAL MUSICAL PROGRAMMING | New York, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Congregation Beth ElohimTO PROMOTE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE JEWISH RELIGION | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hebrew CenterTO PROMOTE THE JEWISH SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL, INTELLECTUAL AND ARTISTIC LIFE ON MARTHA'S VINEYARD | Vineyard Haven, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden CorporationTO INSPIRE THE STEWARDSHIP OF THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE CONSERVATION, DISPLAY AND ENJOYMENT OF PLANTS WITH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING AND CONSERVING REGIONAL PLANTS AND PLANT COMMUNITIES | Brooklyn, NY | $250 | 2021 |
| Slough Farm FoundationTO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO AGRICULTURAL AND ANIMAL BREEDING | Edgartown, MA | $100K | 2020 |
| Primary Care ProgressTO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING BY EQUIPING CLINICAL TEAMS | Boston, MA | $15K | 2020 |
| The Mountain SchoolTO CULTIVATE A DIVERSE AND INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS WHO LEARN TO KNOW A PLACE AND TAKE CARE OF IT | Vershire, VT | $10K | 2020 |
| Goat In The RoadTO PROMOTE MUSIC WITHIN THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES | New Orleans, LA | $2K | 2020 |
| Brooklyn Academy Of MusicTO PROMOTE THE CULTURAL ARTS | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| Newark Public RadioTO OFFER INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO EXPAND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES | Newark, NJ | $1K | 2020 |
| National Resources Defense CouncilTO PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCES IN WAYS THAT ADVANCE LONG-TERM WELFARE | New York, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Refugee & Immigration Center For Education & Legal ServicesTO PROMOTE JUSTICE BY PROVIDING FREE AND LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED IMMIGRANT CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND REFUGEES | San Antonio, TX | $1K | 2020 |
| YestermorrowTO PROMOTE A MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD BY PROVIDING HANDS ON EDUCATION THAT INTEGRATES DESIGN AND CRAFT AS A CREATIVE INTERACTIVE PROCESS | Waitsfield, VT | $1K | 2020 |
| Promise HouseOFFERS CLINICAL SUPERVISION AND TRAINING FOR GRADUATE AND POST-GRADUATE INTERNS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, NO-COST COUNSELING | Dallas, TX | $525 | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food BankTO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY | Erie, PA | $520 | 2020 |
| Emma'S TorchTO EMPOWER REFUGEES, ASYLEES, AND SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING THROUGH CULINARY EDUCATIONON | Brooklyn, NY | $515 | 2020 |
| International Rescue CenterTO RESPOND TO WORLDWIDE HUMANITARIAN CRISES TO RESTORE HEALTH, SAFETY AND EDUCATION | Albert Lea, MN | $515 | 2020 |
| Channel ThirteenTO PROVIDE LIFELONG LEARNING AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THROUGH MULTI MEDIA PULIC SERVICE | New York, NY | $500 | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterTO FIGHT ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION | Montgomery, AL | $500 | 2020 |
| Girl'S Opportunity AllianceTO EMPOWER ADOLESCENT GIRLS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH EDUCATION | South Portland, ME | $500 | 2020 |
| American Civil Liberties UnionTO PROMOTE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS | New York, NY | $500 | 2020 |
| National Sustainable AgricultureTO REVITALIZE AGRICULTURAL PLACES NEAR CITIES AND FOSTERS VITAL FOOD SYSTEMS THAT CONNECT URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES | Berkeley, CA | $500 | 2020 |
| New Beginnings Family AcademyTO PROVIDE A MEANINGFUL, HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH EXPERIENCE BASED LEARNING | Bridgeport, CT | $500 | 2020 |
| First Look Media WorksTO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE FORCES SHAPING SOCIETY, PROMOTE A FREE PRESS AND HOLD THE POWERFUL TO ACCOUNT | New York, NY | $500 | 2020 |