Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc
Kering Foundation in the Americas, inc. (the "foundation") has been formed to promote and defend the rights and dignity of marginalized individuals, particularly women and children impacted by violence. In part, the foundation intends to carry out this mission by programmingfund raising initiatives including an annual event, called the "caring for women gala, and by raising funds through the solicitation of contributions from members of the fashion industry and from the general public. The foundation intends to deploy the funds raised by providing grants to charitable organizations that have a mission consistent with that of the foundation.
Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc at a glance
In short: Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc gave $2.5M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $415K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,491,344
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $415,224
- Median grant
- $320,672
- Total assets
- $2,945,150
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Malala Fund ($1.0M). Together the top 6 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Malala Fund Washington DC, DC | Support Mission of the Organization | $1,000,000 |
| National Network to End Domestic Violence Washington DC, DC | Support Mission of the Organization | $750,000 |
| New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault (Nycaasa) New York, NY | Support Mission of the Organization | $591,344 |
| Safe Sisters Washington DC, DC | Support Mission of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Schools Consent Project Brooklyn, NY | Support Mission of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Women Enabled International Washington DC, DC | Support Mission of the Organization | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,945,150 | $2,102,911 | $4,120,895 | $2,491,344 | 6 |
| 2023 | $4,431,521 | $3,371,521 | — | — | — |
About Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc is led by Laurent Claquin, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurent Claquin
President & Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anisa Kamadoli Costa
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Southworth
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ewa Abrams
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Fenet
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Weiss
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc
How much does Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc give each year?
Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc gave $2.5M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc's typical grant size?
Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc's median grant in 2024 was $320,672, and its average grant was $415,224, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc give grants?
Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington DC, DC (4 grants).
Does Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Mission of the Organization" (6 grants).
Who are Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc's largest grantees?
Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Malala Fund ($1,000,000), National Network to End Domestic Violence ($750,000) and New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault (Nycaasa) ($591,344), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc?
Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc?
Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc's EIN?
Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1342869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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