Kiwi Foundation
Kiwi Foundation is a private foundation based in Averill Park, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing lists contributions to organizations including arts and cultural groups, a regional economic-development organization, and community organizations.
Kiwi Foundation at a glance
In short: Kiwi Foundation gave $937K across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $937,051
- +71.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,156
- +39.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,524,692
- +16.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (25 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kiwi Foundation
- 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: 6 Heather Ridge Rd, Averill Park, NY 12018
Phone: (518) 526-2939
Website: https://kiwifoundation.org.nz
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kiwi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Troy Music Hall ($150K). Together the top 10 received $653K.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 248 grants of 254 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Vermont and Georgia each received 1%; Maryland accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kiwi Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 58 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 600% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 693% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $134K (2021) to $937K (2024). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $937K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Music Hall Troy, NY | General Program Operating Support | $150,000 |
| The Global Child New Baltimore, NY | General Program Operating Support | $149,000 |
| Arts Letters and Numbers Averill Park, NY | General Program Operating Support | $114,000 |
| Sage Colleges Albany, NY | General Program Operating Support | $48,000 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY | General Program Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Albany Pro Musica Inc Troy, NY | General Program Operating Support | $38,000 |
| Playhouse Stage CO Cohoes, NY | General Program Operating Support | $37,500 |
| Arts Center of the Capital Region Troy, NY | General Program Operating Support | $26,000 |
| Albany Symphony Orchestra Albany, NY | General Program Operating Support | $25,500 |
| Center for Economic Growth Albany, NY | General Program Operating Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $3,524,692 | $2,250,037 | $1,033,171 | $937,051 | 58 | $1,407,051 | $1,300,666 | $203,179 |
| 2023 | $3,033,117 | $461,278 | $635,804 | $545,670 | 47 | $545,670 | $309,797 | $191,338 |
| 2022 | $3,207,643 | $345,389 | $414,492 | $364,550 | 63 | $364,550 | $168,224 | $224,369 |
| 2021 | $3,278,723 | $239,221 | $168,295 | $133,950 | 44 | $133,950 | $80,992 | $237,876 |
| 2020 | $3,208,743 | $184,417 | $170,033 | $134,982 | 42 | — | $131,810 | $4,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kiwi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $203K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Saratoga Performing Arts Center describes its work as presenting performances across genres and serving as a steward of its natural setting; Albany Pro Musica says it performs choral music and provides educational experiences for singers. The Center for Economic Growth describes its work as helping small-to-middle-sized companies and developing the regional workforce, while Capital Roots says it promotes access to fresh food and green spaces.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $937,051. Grants ranged from $100 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $150,000 to Troy Music Hall, $149,000 to The Global Child, and $114,000 to Arts Letters and Numbers. Other grants included $48,000 to Sage Colleges, $40,000 to Saratoga Performing Arts Center, $38,000 to Albany Pro Musica, and $37,500 to Playhouse Stage Co. The listed purposes for these largest grants were general program operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chester Opalka, Karen Opalka, Courtney Meyer, and Jesse Opalka as trustees.
Kiwi Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chester Opalka
Trustee
Officer → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Opalka
Trustee
Officer → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Meyer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jesse Opalka
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
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 Kiwi Foundation
How much does Kiwi Foundation give each year?
Kiwi Foundation gave $937K across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $546K across 47 grants.
What is Kiwi Foundation's typical grant size?
Kiwi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,156, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kiwi Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Kiwi Foundation give grants?
Kiwi Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (18 grants), Troy, NY (12 grants), Schenectady, NY (5 grants) and Averill Park, NY (4 grants).
Does Kiwi Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kiwi Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kiwi Foundation's largest grantees?
Kiwi Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Troy Music Hall ($150,000), The Global Child ($149,000) and Arts Letters and Numbers ($114,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kiwi Foundation?
Kiwi Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kiwi Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kiwi Foundation?
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 Kiwi Foundation's EIN?
Kiwi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1823331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kiwi 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kiwi Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kiwi-foundation-morg_5d195c580a674baa801da01d2e22fd65
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