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Zeff Kesher Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Diana Zeff Anderson. It holds total assets of $35.2M. Annual income is reported at $22.7M. Total assets have grown from $3.8M in 2013 to $35.2M 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Zeff Kesher Foundation has made 52 grants totaling $5.2M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $1.3M in 2021 to $2.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $1.4M, with an average award of $100K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$103K
Largest Grant
$621K
Based on 7 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.
Zeff Kesher Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, NY, DC.
Zeff Kesher Foundation has distributed a total of $5.2M across 52 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $100K. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $1.4M.
Zeff Kesher Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Zeff Kesher Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Anderson | PRESIDENT DIRECTOR SECRETA | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elan Hadar Wolfson | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam Yehoshua Wolfson | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$35.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$35.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$5.2M
Average Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish ColoradoCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $1.4M | 2023 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute Of AmericaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Jewish Agency For Israel North AmericaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $380K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServiceCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $38K | 2023 |
| American Israel Education FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of LeketCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Teaneck, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| AdlCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Denver Jewish Day SchoolCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| J Give - Friends Of Asor Fund Usa IncCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Lakewood, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Parkinsons FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Miami, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| American Technion SocietyCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $67K | 2022 |
| Temple EmanuelCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $35K | 2022 |
| Jewish Denver Day SchoolCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Denver Art MuseumCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Shalom ParkCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Aurora, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Beth Israel Foundation - Shalom ParkCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Aurora, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Uja FederationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $180 | 2022 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute Of North AmericaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $250K | 2021 |
| Denver AcademyCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $100K | 2021 |
| Jgive - Friends Of Asor Fund UsaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Albany, NY | $3K | 2021 |