Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation
Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $291K.
Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation gave $64K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,580
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,716
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,540
- Total assets
- $1,011,510
- +27.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heschel School ($25K). Together the top 5 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 183% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2025) to $115K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heschel School New York, NY | General Activities | $25,000 |
| 92ND Street Y New York, NY | General Activities | $15,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | General Activities | $10,540 |
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | General Activities | $7,500 |
| Beth El Synagogue New Rochelle, NY | General Activities | $5,540 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,011,510 | $291,310 | $70,735 | $63,580 | 5 | $63,580 | $291,155 | $34,828 |
| 2024 | $790,935 | $15,564 | $83,856 | $65,207 | 6 | $69,007 | $8,215 | $33,252 |
| 2023 | $859,227 | $108,477 | $88,960 | $77,567 | 7 | $81,723 | $67,460 | $43,538 |
| 2022 | $869,172 | $196,698 | $141,428 | $115,067 | 13 | $122,722 | $152,466 | $37,478 |
| 2021 | $840,424 | $503,385 | $122,651 | $86,247 | 12 | $100,478 | $296,152 | $49,329 |
| 2020 | $528,206 | $629,648 | $101,442 | $91,558 | 11 | — | $216,315 | $38,965 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation is led by Joseph Jacob Kekst, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Jacob Kekst
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Louis Feinberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Kekst
Executive Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2025)
Carol Kekst
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kekst
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Dana Kekst (Executive Vice President; Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation
How much does Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation give each year?
Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation gave $64K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 6 grants.
What is Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,540, and its average grant was $12,716, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation give grants?
Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Heschel School ($25,000), 92ND Street Y ($15,000) and Park Avenue Synagogue ($10,540), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation?
Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation?
Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation's EIN?
Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4265994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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