A Kinder World Foundation is a private independent foundation based in New York, NY, established in 2004. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses its philanthropic efforts on animal and wildlife protection, as well as human services and education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.6M
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$669K
+22.2% YoY
Grant Count
24
+26.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-3.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on:
- Animal and wildlife protection and preservation
- Human services
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to supporting victims of domestic violence through targeted grant programs.
Grantmaking
Average Grant
of approximately $50,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Oregon
- North Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $12,590,720
- Total Giving: $547,500
- Total Liabilities: $0
2023 Financial Activity:
- Revenue: −$49,500
- Expenses: $749,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,625,968 | $12,590,720 | $13,389,689 |
| Revenue | $852,818 | $-49,514 | $451,122 |
| Expenses | $813,106 | $749,455 | $708,734 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $738,751 | $622,884 | $623,470 |
| Net Investment Income | $775,963 | $262,593 | $3,364,591 |
| Distributable Amount | $701,137 | $650,641 | $627,286 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID B SWARTZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DIANA CASTELLANOS SWARTZ | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 954 Lexington Avenue, Suite 325, New York, NY 10021-5055
Telephone: 207-838-6178
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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