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Leona And Ralph W Kern Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $25.9M. Annual income is reported at $5M. Total assets have grown from $6.3M in 2015 to $25.9M 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 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts and Maine. According to available records, Leona And Ralph W Kern Foundation has made 32 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $100K. The foundation has distributed between $502K and $1.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $167K, with an average award of $91K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Massachusetts and Maine. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$71K
Average Grant
$80K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 8 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.
Leona And Ralph W Kern Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, ME.
Leona And Ralph W Kern Foundation has distributed a total of $2.9M across 32 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $91K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $167K.
Leona And Ralph W Kern Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leona And Ralph W Kern Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William D Kern | TRUSTEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leona Kern | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$25.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$25.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$91K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$125K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan OperaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $167K | 2023 |
| New York City BalletGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| National Yiddish Book CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Amherst, MA | $125K | 2023 |
| The Philharmonic Symphony Society Of Ny IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Thornton Donovan SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | New Rochelle, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Fractured Atlas IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| The Educational Alliance IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $11K | 2022 |
| Hampshire College TrusteesGENERAL PURPOSE | Amherst, MA | $125K | 2021 |
| Trustees Of First Parish In PortlandFOR RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO HISTORIC CHURCH | Portland, ME | $65K | 2021 |
| Hitchcock Center For The EnvironmentGENERAL PURPOSE | Amherst, MA | $10K | 2020 |