Kantor Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 13-6188244

KANTOR FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $70,500 to organizations including educational and religious institutions, a scholarship program, and organizations supporting health, camp, and HIV-prevention programs.

Key facts about Kantor Foundation Inc

In short: Kantor Foundation Inc gave $71K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
13-6188244
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$70,500
Grants made (2025)
11
Average grant
$6,409
Median grant
$6,000
New grantees (estimate)
18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025)
Total assets
$1,170,337
Primary geography
New York (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation’s 2024 filing says no formal application is required and identifies Steven I Levin as the contact. Full details ↓
Deadline
None, according to the 2024 filing.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

+1.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$71K

+4.8% YoY

Grant Count

11

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+4.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kantor Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Kantor Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

18%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.

  • 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for educational institutions, religious institutions, an academic scholarship, interest-free loans, health programs, and camps and educational programs.

Among its grantees, the University of Illinois Foundation says its mission is to encourage and administer private gifts that benefit the University of Illinois. Gift of Life International says it facilitates free medical services, primarily for children with heart defects and similar illnesses who otherwise lack access. Global Camps Africa describes its work as operating residential camps for children affected by HIV/AIDS.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $70,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $6,000. Its largest awards were $15,000 each to Gallaudet University and the University of Illinois Foundation. Other notable grants included $7,500 each to Adath Israel of Riverdale, Cranbrook Schools, and Hebrew Free Loan Society; and $6,000 to All Saints Episcopal Church.

Review Cycle

None, according to the 2024 filing.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (25%), Washington, DC (21%), Illinois (21%), Michigan (11%), and California (11%). The listed grants also included recipients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

13states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

Briarcliff ManorBronxChicagoDetroitRestonRidgewoodSan FranciscoValhallaCulver CityWashingtonNew YorkCambridgeDurhamFt CollinsLouisvilleMemphisSpringfieldWyckoffWyncote

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K10 grants2021 12 grants2022 12 grants2023 11 grants2024 11 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $71K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $71K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Gallaudet University: $15KGallaudet University$15KUniversity of Illinois Foundation: $15KUniversity of IllinoisFoundation$15KAdath Israel of Riverdale: $8KAdath Israel of Riverdale$8KCranbrook Schools: $8KCranbrook Schools$8KHebrew Free Loan Society Inc: $8KHebrew Free Loan Society Inc$8KAll Saints Episcopal Church: $6KAll Saints Episcopal Church$6KGift of Life International: $4KGift of Life International$4KCancer Care of New Jersey: $3KCancer Care of New Jersey$3KJustin G Model Memorial Foundation: $3KJustin G Model MemorialFoundation$3KCamp Havaya: $2KCamp Havaya$2K

The largest 2025 recipient was Gallaudet University ($15K). Together the top 10 received $69K.

Grant Size Distribution

56 grants across all recorded years

56<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gallaudet University Washington, DCEducational Institution$15,000
University of Illinois Foundation Chicago, ILEducational Institution$15,000
Adath Israel of Riverdale Bronx, NYReligious Institution$7,500
Cranbrook Schools Detroit, MIAcademic Scholarship$7,500
Hebrew Free Loan Society Inc San Francisco, CAProvides Interest-Free Loans$7,500
All Saints Episcopal Church Briarcliff Manor, NYReligious Institution$6,000
Gift of Life International Valhalla, NYDevelop Pediatric Cardiac Programs in Emerging Countries$4,000
Cancer Care of New Jersey Ridgewood, NJCancer Treatment$2,500
Justin G Model Memorial Foundation Springfield, NJSupport brain injury research center at mount sinai hospital, New York$2,500
Camp Havaya Wyncote, PASummer camp that cultivates & supports jewish living, learning & leadership$1,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $1,170,337 $86,190 $76,809 $70,500
2024 $1,158,956 $109,591 $71,038 $67,300
2023 $1,120,403 $72,167 $72,168 $64,800
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,170,337$1,158,956$1,120,403
Revenue$86,190$109,591$72,167
Expenses$76,809$71,038$72,168
Qualifying Distributions$71,734$68,139$65,900
Net Investment Income$81,115$106,898$81,846
Distributable Amount$68,942$63,280$59,971

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Steven I Levin as president/treasurer; Ida Jane Stiner as vice president; and Kenneth Halajian, Hillary Siegel, and Alan Stiner as directors.

Kantor Foundation Inc is led by Steven I. Levin, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Steven I. Levin

    President & Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alan Stiner

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Hillary Siegel

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Kenneth Halajian

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Ida Jane Stiner

    Vice President

    Vice Presient → Vice President, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Application contact: Steven I Levin
Mailing address: 170 East End Avenue Apt 4F, New York, NY 10128
Phone: (212) 867-3636
Email: slevin@levinglasser.com

Frequently asked questions about Kantor Foundation Inc

How much does Kantor Foundation Inc give each year?

Kantor Foundation Inc gave $71K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 11 grants.

What is Kantor Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Kantor Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,409, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kantor Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.

Where does Kantor Foundation Inc give grants?

Kantor Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Illinois (21%).

Does Kantor Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Kantor Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Kantor Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Kantor Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Gallaudet University ($15,000), University of Illinois Foundation ($15,000) and Adath Israel of Riverdale ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Kantor Foundation Inc?

Kantor Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Kantor Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for educational institutions, religious institutions, an academic scholarship, interest-free loans, health programs, and camps and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑

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

The foundation’s 2024 filing says no formal application is required and identifies Steven I Levin as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Kantor Foundation Inc's EIN?

Kantor Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6188244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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