KDM Foundation Inc
KDM Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it gave $245,313 through 26 grants to charitable organizations, with recipients including organizations working in arts and culture, family services, environmental conservation, education, and health.
KDM Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: KDM Foundation Inc gave $245K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $245,313
- +108.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,435
- +68.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,167,910
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to KDM Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18 East 50Th Street, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 837-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KDM Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ozuah Family Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 62 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 24% to New Jersey, 7% to Washington, DC, 6% to California, and 2% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How KDM Foundation Inc gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1068% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $245K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ozuah Family Foundation New Providence, NJ | General Support | $50,000 |
| National Road Safety New York, NY | General Support | $30,771 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Scholarship Plus New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Puerto Rico Impact Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| The National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc Morristown, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $6,000 |
| Adaptive Learning Center Concord, CA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,167,910 | $949,178 | $259,990 | $245,313 | 26 | $199,681 | $494,940 | $255,987 |
| 2023 | $4,877,905 | $93,165 | $131,684 | $117,436 | 21 | $121,825 | $121,730 | $257,002 |
| 2022 | $4,916,424 | $1,694,431 | $210,670 | $133,225 | 11 | $200,232 | $713,848 | $224,101 |
| 2021 | $4,143,747 | $4,673,548 | $36,891 | $21,000 | 2 | $34,500 | $1,627,251 | $150,742 |
| 2020 | $1,095,503 | $2,004,530 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 2 | — | $884,260 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KDM Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $256K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Museum of Modern Art describes its work as fostering public awareness of modern and contemporary art, while Sanctuary for Families describes itself as a service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Other supported organizations describe work in substance use and mental health, education for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities, outdoor experiences and mentoring for young people, and arts-based social change.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $245,313. Grants ranged from $875 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $50,000 to Ozuah Family Foundation, $30,771 to National Road Safety, $25,000 to the Museum of Modern Art, and $15,000 each to Fund for the City of New York Scholarship Plus and Sanctuary for Families. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberly Manocherian as Director/President; Alexander Strelov as Vice President/Secretary; Nicholas Strelov as Vice President/Treasurer; and Nina Strelov as Vice President.
KDM Foundation Inc is led by Kimberly Manocherian, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly Manocherian
Director & President
Director & President As Req'd → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Strelov
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President & Secretary As Req'd → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Strelov
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer As Req'd → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Strelov
Vice President
Vice President As Req'd → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 KDM Foundation Inc
How much does KDM Foundation Inc give each year?
KDM Foundation Inc gave $245K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $117K across 21 grants.
What is KDM Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
KDM Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,435, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does KDM Foundation Inc give grants?
KDM Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (24%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does KDM Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of KDM Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are KDM Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
KDM Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ozuah Family Foundation ($50,000), National Road Safety ($30,771) and Museum of Modern Art ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KDM Foundation Inc?
KDM Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $256K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does KDM Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KDM Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 KDM Foundation Inc's EIN?
KDM Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2520578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does KDM Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). KDM Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kdm-foundation-inc-morg_4468ee080eda4a5a992bfff3aed5664f
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