Kanders Foundation Inc

PALM BEACH, FL EIN: 65-0124714

Kanders Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Established in 1989, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is classified as a family foundation.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

+0.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$401K

-11.2% YoY

Grant Count

-13.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+3.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kanders Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $465K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:

Higher education
Jewish agencies and temples

Grantmaking

Based on the most recent fiscal year data (ending June 2023):

Grant Range

s and application procedures are not publicly detailed in available sources.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates in the United States, with a particular emphasis on organizations in Florida and beyond through its grantmaking activities.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.8M (92%)

Florida $116K (6%)

Pennsylvania $15K (1%)

Massachusetts $8K (0%)

Vermont $4K (0%)

Connecticut $2K (0%)

California $1K (0%)

Georgia $1K (0%)

+1 more states

States

California Connecticut Florida Georgia Massachusetts New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Vermont

Cities

AmherstAstoriaAtlantaBrooklynClintonDelrayGreat NeckIthacaLake WorthLakevilleLos AngelesNew YorkPalm BeachPhiladelphiaPrincetonVershireWest Palm Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of June 2023:

Total assets: $1,830,103
Total revenue: $162,638
Total expenses: $468,541
Total liabilities: $0

The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with no outstanding liabilities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,830,250	$1,830,103	$1,842,681
Revenue	$154,919	$162,638	$131,719
Expenses	$413,471	$468,541	$437,733
Qualifying Distributions	$398,921	$449,922	$424,345
Net Investment Income	$146,698	$149,601	$119,184
Distributable Amount	$465,222	$447,684	$436,269

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

172 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cornell University ($341,135), Central Synagogue ($13,000), Palm Beach State College Foundation Inc ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
92ND STREET Y NEW YORK, NY	ALL ARE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR LITERACY PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).	$1,500
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS NEW YORK, NY	ALL ARE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR LITERACY PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).	$150
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE NEW YORK, NY	ALL ARE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR LITERACY PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).	$2,500
ARMORY ART CENTER WEST PALM BEACH, FL	ALL ARE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR LITERACY PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).	$2,500
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY	ALL ARE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR LITERACY PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).	$150
CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE NEW YORK, NY	ALL ARE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR LITERACY PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).	$13,000
CHAPIN SCHOOL NEW YORK, NY	ALL ARE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR LITERACY PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).	$500
CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, NY	ALL ARE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR LITERACY PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).	$341,135
EPIC THEATRE CENTER INC ASTORIA, NY	ALL ARE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR LITERACY PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).	$250
METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION INC NEW YORK, NY	ALL ARE FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR LITERACY PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALAN J KANDERS CO KANDERS FNDN	DIRECTOR	1	—
JEANNE KANDERS CO KANDERS FNDN	DIRECTOR	1	—
WARREN B KANDERS CO KANDERS FNDN	DIRECTOR	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kanders Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on: • Higher education • Jewish agencies and temples

How do I apply for a grant from Kanders Foundation Inc?

Based on the most recent fiscal year data (ending June 2023): • **Total giving:** $449,861 • **Total expenses:** $468,541 The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program, though specific grant sizes and application procedures are not publicly detailed in available sources.

Where does Kanders Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation operates in the United States, with a particular emphasis on organizations in Florida and beyond through its grantmaking activities.

What size grants does Kanders Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Kanders Foundation Inc awarded 31 grants totaling $401K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kanders Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kanders Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $465K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.