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Kiwi Foundation is a private corporation based in AVERILL PARK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Chester Opalka. It holds total assets of $3.5M. Annual income is reported at $3M. Total assets have grown from $166K in 2011 to $3.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Kiwi Foundation has made 212 grants totaling $998K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $135K in 2020 to $729K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 97 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$23K
Based on 44 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.
Kiwi Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 212 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, PA.
Kiwi Foundation has distributed a total of $998K across 212 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K.
Kiwi Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kiwi Foundation is headquartered in AVERILL PARK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Opalka | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chester Opalka | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
212
Total Giving
$998K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
97
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Letters And NumbersCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Averill Park, NY | $12K | 2022 |
| Unity HouseCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Troy, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Sage (Opalka Gallery)CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Albany, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| The Global ChildCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New Baltimore, NY | $36K | 2022 |
| Capital Repertory TheaterCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Albany, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Wext RadioCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Troy, NY | $16K | 2022 |
| Sage CollegesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Albany, NY | $16K | 2022 |
| Ellen Sinopoli Dance CoCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Troy, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| Sky High AdventuresCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Averill Park, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| Rensselaer Plateau AllianceCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Averill Park, NY | $11K | 2022 |
| American Liver FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | West Orange, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Eighth StepCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Schenectady, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Capital RootsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Troy, NY | $9K | 2022 |
| Sand Lake Center For The ArtsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Averill Park, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Opera SaratogaCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Saratoga Springs, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Arts Center Of The Capital RegionCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Troy, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Old Songs IncCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Voorheesville, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Double H Ranch Lake LuzerneCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Lake Luzerne, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Park PlayhouseCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Albany, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Hart Cluett MuseumCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Troy, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Albany Fund For EducationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Albany, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Sanctuary For Independent MediaCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Troy, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Albany Institute Of History And ArtCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Albany, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Albany Pro Musica IncCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Troy, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Community Loan FundCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Albany, NY | $3K | 2022 |