Kelter Foundation Inc
Kelter Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including congregations, community organizations, arts organizations, and service providers.
Kelter Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kelter Foundation Inc gave $34K across 25 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 16% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $33,696
- -1.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 25
- -37.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,348
- +57.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $360,820
- -10.4% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2023)
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kelter Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 1085 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 292-5169
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kelter Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Congregation Shir Shalom ($10K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient states were New Mexico (4%), New York (3%), Alabama (1%), and Massachusetts (1%). The listed grants include several San Francisco Bay Area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kelter Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $525; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $34K (2022). In 2023 it made 25 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Shir Shalom Sonoma, CA | Unrestricted | $10,146 |
| Hand in Hand Parenting Palo Alto, CA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Marin County Jewish Community Center San Rafael, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| San Francisco Opera San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| From the Heart Foundation Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| SF Symphony San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Congregation Sherith Israel San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Cole Porter Society San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chabad of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $360,820 | $7,568 | $49,230 | $33,696 | 25 | $33,696 | — |
| 2022 | $402,482 | $1,659 | $39,560 | $34,140 | 40 | $34,140 | $5,802 |
| 2021 | $440,383 | $19,273 | $33,645 | $28,600 | 31 | $28,600 | $14,228 |
| 2020 | $454,755 | $-11,611 | $31,715 | $27,300 | 33 | — | $10,985 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Hand in Hand Parenting says it helps parents when parenting gets hard and works to build resilient families and supportive communities. Muttville says it rescues older dogs, finds them homes, and advocates for their welfare. Other 2023 grantees include arts organizations, congregations, and social-service organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $33,696. Grants ranged from $300 to $10,146, with a median of $500. The largest grants went to Congregation Shir Shalom ($10,146), Hand in Hand Parenting ($4,000), Marin County Jewish Community Center ($3,000), San Francisco Opera ($2,500), and From the Heart Foundation ($1,500). Other recipients included SF Symphony ($1,250), Congregation Sherith Israel ($1,000), The Cole Porter Society ($1,000), Chabad of San Francisco ($1,000), Jewish Vocational Services ($1,000), Muttville ($1,000), and Shanti ($800).
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Janet Gallin as president, Dahlia Gallin Ramirez as secretary, and Juliana Gallin as treasurer.
Kelter Foundation Inc is led by Janet Gallin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Janet Gallin
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dahlia Gallin Ramirez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliana Gallin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Kelter Foundation Inc
How much does Kelter Foundation Inc give each year?
Kelter Foundation Inc gave $34K across 25 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $34K across 40 grants.
What is Kelter Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kelter Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $1,348, across 25 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kelter Foundation Inc that year got $525 on average.
Where does Kelter Foundation Inc give grants?
Kelter Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (14 grants).
Does Kelter Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kelter Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kelter Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kelter Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Congregation Shir Shalom ($10,146), Hand in Hand Parenting ($4,000) and Marin County Jewish Community Center ($3,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Kelter Foundation Inc?
Kelter Foundation Inc reported $361K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What does Kelter Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Hand in Hand Parenting says it helps parents when parenting gets hard and works to build resilient families and supportive communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kelter Foundation Inc?
Kelter Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Kelter Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kelter Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7003469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Kelter 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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