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Also known as: ZOLTAN SONESH FOUNDATION
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Kedar Family And Zoltan Sonesh Foundation is a private corporation based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Ofir Kedar. It holds total assets of $5.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Development and distribution of educational materials, including social films and publications to foster awareness of the plight of world poverty, including related administrative and program investments. 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, Kedar Family And Zoltan Sonesh Foundation has made 58 grants totaling $519K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $216K in 2020 to $122K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $162K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Kedar Family And Zoltan Sonesh Foundation reported 58 individual grants totaling $519,163 between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $1,452. Half of those grants fell between $576 and $6,125. Its largest single grant in the record was $162,481. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $428,476 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in NY (32 of 58), followed by CA (7) and DC (6). In total the foundation's grantees span 8 states. Of its 36 distinct grantees, 44 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception.
Computed from 58 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 8 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$162K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Development and distribution of educational materials, including social films and publications to foster awareness of the plight of world poverty, including related administrative and program investments.
Expenses: $274K
Support for charitable organizations benefitting the global community, including related administrative and program investments.
Expenses: $91K
Development and distribution of educational materials, including social films and publications to foster awareness of the plight of world poverty, including related administrative and program investments. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 58 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Kedar Family And Zoltan Sonesh Foundation has distributed a total of $519K across 58 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $162K.
Kedar Family And Zoltan Sonesh Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kedar Family And Zoltan Sonesh Foundation is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ofir Kedar | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY/CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tom Kedar | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ori Kedar | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eva J Sonesh-Kedar | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$519K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calo Global FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $77K | 2022 |
| MeetGENERAL OPERATIONS | Atlantic City, NJ | $13K | 2022 |
| Innovation AfricaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $8K | 2022 |
| United Jewish CampaignGENERAL OPERATIONS | — | $7K | 2022 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Miami, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Hair To StayGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Keren TelfedGENERAL OPERATIONS | — | $3K | 2022 |
| Globalgiving Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Chabad LubavitchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Southampton, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Working In Support Of Education (Wise)GENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Ahrc New York City Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $700 | 2022 |
| Ashley Addiction TreatmentOPEN | Havre De Grace, MD | $500 | 2022 |
| America-Israel Cultural FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $322 | 2022 |
| Children'S Hospital Los AngelesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $125 | 2022 |
| Search For Common GroundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $33K | 2021 |
| Foundation For Fighting BlindlessGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Chabad Southampton Jewish CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Southampton, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Mount SinaiGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Asl AssociationGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Ecohealth AllianceGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| City As Living Laboratory (Call)GENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $535 | 2021 |
| Peconic Land TrustGENERAL OPERATIONS | Southampton, NY | $150 | 2021 |
| Suffolk County PalGENERAL OPERATIONS | Ronkonkoma, NY | $100 | 2021 |
| Southampton Village PbaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Remsenburgspeonk, NY | $100 | 2021 |
| TendrelSUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $162K | 2020 |
| Meet AcSUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Atlantic City, NJ | $30K | 2020 |
| Working In Support Of EducationSUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Water Mill, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Seeds Of PeaceSUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |
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