Kandell Foundation

EIN 13-6117648 · NY

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.5K Funds in NY, MA, TN +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Kandell Foundation based in NY paid 33 grants totaling $143.4K to 33 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $25K, with a median of $1.5K. Its largest recipients included BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, THE METROPOLITAN OPERA, and UJA FEDERATION OF NEW YORK. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$270,346
Giving (latest yr)
$143,350
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$1.5K
Recipients
33
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Boston Symphony Orchestra$25,000
  • The Metropolitan Opera$20,000
  • Uja Federation of New York$20,000
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art$15,000
  • Nyc Police Foundation$15,000

Where grants went

  • New York$114,100 · 28 grants
  • Massachusetts$25,000 · 1 grant
  • Tennessee$2,500 · 1 grant
  • Minnesota$1,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$750 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (33)

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston, MA
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$25,000
Uja Federation of New York
New York, NY
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$20,000
The Metropolitan Opera
New York, NY
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$20,000
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$15,000
Nyc Police Foundation
New York, NY
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$15,000
The Fund for Park Ave
New York, NY
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$5,000
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$5,000
New York Public Library
New York, NY
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$4,000
American Friends of Magen David Adom
New York, NY
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$3,000
The Jewish Museum
New York, NY
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$3,000
Planned Parenthood of New York City
New York, NY
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$3,000
Jewish National Fund
New York, NY
To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Kandell Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Kandell Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 5 states.

In its most recent filing, Kandell Foundation reported 33 itemized grants totaling $143.4K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $25K (median $1.5K).

Recent recipients include BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, THE METROPOLITAN OPERA, UJA FEDERATION OF NEW YORK, among 33 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kandell Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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