Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation
Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $184K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $71K.
Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation gave $17K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,010
- +39.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,670
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $184,412
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (35% 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 Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Philadelphia Robotics Coalition ($6K). Together the top 3 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 212% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Robotics Coalition Philadelphia, PA | To aid students without the means to obtain skills in the area of stem | $6,010 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | To aid students without the means to obtain skills in the area of stem | $6,000 |
| Saving Orphans Through Healthcare and Outreach Indianapolis, IN | To aid students without the means to obtain skills in the area of stem | $5,000 |
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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 | $184,412 | $70,798 | $18,180 | $17,010 | 3 | $17,010 | $70,798 | $8,042 |
| 2024 | $194,753 | $266,936 | $14,725 | $12,220 | 2 | $12,220 | $151 | $5,345 |
| 2023 | $21,364 | $134 | $60 | — | — | — | $134 | $1,128 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation is led by David Kedson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Kedson
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ira Kedson
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation
How much does Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation give each year?
Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation gave $17K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
What is Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $5,670, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation give grants?
Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (35%) and Indiana (29%).
Does Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation?
Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation reported $184K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation's EIN?
Jeffrey S Kedson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2279350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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