Kanter Kallman Foundation
Kanter Kallman Foundation is a private foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2025, it made 41 grants totaling $64,150, with listed purposes including arts and education.
Kanter Kallman Foundation at a glance
In short: Kanter Kallman Foundation gave $64K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New Mexico. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,150
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,565
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $718,577
- -6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (12 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kanter Kallman Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7508 Bear Canyon Road Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 331-1373
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kanter Kallman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington Performing Arts ($7K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 172 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico (26%), the District of Columbia (17%), Maryland (17%), New York (12%), and Massachusetts (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kanter Kallman Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 41 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2024) to $69K (2022). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Performing Arts Washington, DC | ARTS | $6,800 |
| Olney Theater Olney, MD | ARTS | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Santa Fe, NM | ARTS | $4,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera Santa Fe, NM | ARTS | $3,500 |
| National Public Radio Washington, DC | Educational | $3,000 |
| PBS Arlington, VA | Educational | $3,000 |
| Bravo Vail Music Festival Vail, CO | ARTS | $2,500 |
| Thousand Summers Denver, CO | ARTS | $2,500 |
| Weta TV & FM Arlington, VA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Cape Ann Museum Gloucester, MA | ARTS | $2,000 |
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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 | $718,577 | $78,275 | $122,650 | $64,150 | 41 | $64,150 | $59,025 | $62,427 |
| 2024 | $765,998 | $74,913 | $125,088 | $62,050 | 42 | $62,050 | $51,093 | $60,660 |
| 2023 | $833,077 | $37,172 | $152,960 | $62,745 | 42 | $62,745 | — | $54,147 |
| 2022 | $939,051 | $42,737 | $148,345 | $69,358 | 47 | $69,358 | $7,592 | $46,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kanter Kallman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for performing arts organizations, museums, educational and public-media organizations, and other nonprofits. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate this range: NPR says it produces and distributes noncommercial programming to foster a more informed public; Cape Ann Museum says it promotes appreciation of Cape Ann’s history and art; and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra says it presents musical concerts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $64,150. Grants ranged from $150 to $6,800, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were Washington Performing Arts ($6,800), Olney Theater ($5,000), Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival ($4,000), Santa Fe Opera ($3,500), National Public Radio ($3,000), and PBS ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jason Moran as president, Gerry Kallman as treasurer, and Lisa Hopkins as secretary. Directors listed are John Kallman, Deborah Pollack, Troy Kallman, Susan Pollack, Ginnie Maes-Emeritus, Katie Stutz, and Julie Westfield.
Kanter Kallman Foundation is led by Jason Moran, President on every filing since 2022; 5 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Moran
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $15K (2025)
John Kallman
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Julie Westfield
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Katie Stutz
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Troy Kallman
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Robert Kallman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Pollack
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Pollack
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginnie Maes-Emeritus
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Kimler
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerry Kallman
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $15K (2025)
Lisa Hopkins
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Debbie Pollack (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ginnie Maes (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Kallman (2023) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Kallman-Protege (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $15K, to Jason Moran (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kanter Kallman Foundation
How much does Kanter Kallman Foundation give each year?
Kanter Kallman Foundation gave $64K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 42 grants.
What is Kanter Kallman Foundation's typical grant size?
Kanter Kallman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,565, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kanter Kallman Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Kanter Kallman Foundation give grants?
Kanter Kallman Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and Maryland (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (6 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Albuquerque, NM (4 grants).
Does Kanter Kallman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Kanter Kallman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts" (21 grants), "Educational" (15 grants) and "Other" (3 grants).
Who are Kanter Kallman Foundation's largest grantees?
Kanter Kallman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Washington Performing Arts ($6,800), Olney Theater ($5,000) and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kanter Kallman Foundation?
Kanter Kallman Foundation reported $719K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kanter Kallman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for performing arts organizations, museums, educational and public-media organizations, and other nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kanter Kallman Foundation?
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 Kanter Kallman Foundation's EIN?
Kanter Kallman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6206770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Kanter Kallman Foundation 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.
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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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