Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family
The Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family is a private foundation based in Westbury, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $86,800 to charitable organizations, with stated purposes including support for people in need, medical research and patient care, and support for children with cancer.
Key facts about Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family
In short: Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family gave $87K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 93-3535505
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,800
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $7,891
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,588
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3K
+132.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$87K
+77.1% YoY
Grant Count
11
+266.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-51.7% YoY
How Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family gives
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including social services, medical research and care, cancer support and research, disability inclusion, and youth tennis. For example, the Ethan Falkowitz Foundation describes its mission as introducing children to tennis and nurturing empathy and friendship. Penny’s Flight Foundation says it advances research and improves the lives of people affected by NF1. The American Cancer Society describes its work as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Achilles International says it enables people with disabilities to compete in mainstream athletics and builds social connections through its programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $86,800 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $30,000 to United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc. to support people in need; $25,000 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research for medical research; and $10,000 to NYU Grossman School of Medicine for patient care, medical education, and scientific research. Other grants included $7,500 to Sid Jacobson JCC, $6,300 to Sunrise Association Day Camps, and $5,000 to Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2023) to $87K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $87K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc New York, NY | To Support People in Need | $30,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research New York, NY | For Medical Research | $25,000 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine New York, NY | To support patient care, medical education and scientific research | $10,000 |
| Sid Jacobson JCC East Hills, NY | To Support People in Need | $7,500 |
| Sunrise Association Day Camps Oceanside, NY | To Support Children with Cancer | $6,300 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | To Support Breast Cancer Prevention and Cure | $5,000 |
| Penny's Flight Foundation Glen Cove, NY | To Support Research for NF1 Cure | $1,000 |
| The Ethan Falkowitz Foundation Roslyn, NY | To Support Kids to the World of Tennis | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | To Support People with Cancer | $500 |
| Achilles International New York, NY | To Support People with Disablities | $250 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,588 | $88,301 | $86,827 | $86,800 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,114 | $50,114 | $49,000 | $49,000 | 3 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,588 | $1,114 |
| Revenue | $88,301 | $50,114 |
| Expenses | $86,827 | $49,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $86,825 | $49,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $84,898 | $114 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $373 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward Kalikow, Gwen Kalikow, Gregory Kalikow, Stephanie Small, and Marc Wieder as directors.
Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Kalikow
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Kalikow
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Kalikow
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Wieder
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Small
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 7001 Brush Hollow Rd 200, Westbury, NY 11590
Phone: (516) 876-4800
Frequently asked questions about Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family
How much does Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family give each year?
Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family gave $87K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 3 grants.
What is Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family's typical grant size?
Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,891, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family give grants?
Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family's largest grantees?
Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family's largest 2024 grantees include United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc ($30,000), Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research ($25,000) and NYU Grossman School of Medicine ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family?
Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $88K.
What does Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including social services, medical research and care, cancer support and research, disability inclusion, and youth tennis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family's EIN?
Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3535505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Edward and Gwen Kalikow Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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