KPF Foundation
KPF Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 45 grants totaling $1,068,075. The grants include support for organizations working in architecture, the built environment, arts and culture, education, and other areas.
KPF Foundation at a glance
In short: KPF Foundation gave $1.1M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in District of Columbia. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,068,075
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,735
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $906,985
- -45.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (11 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (62% 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 KPF Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists KPF Foundation as the contact, says architectural portfolios are included in the application, and states that deadlines occur at various times throughout the year. Institutions attended by any current or former principal of the firm are ineligible for grants.
- Review Cycle
- Various throughout the year.
- Deadline
- Various throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Kpf Foundation
Mailing address: 11 West 42Nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 977-6500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KPF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ULI Foundation ($650K). Together the top 10 received $837K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($60,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 204 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington, DC (62%) and New York (36%), with shares also reported for Connecticut (2%) and Illinois (1%). The filing’s largest listed grant was to ULI Foundation in Washington, DC; many other large grants went to New York organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is KPF Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 36 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 162% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $375K (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ULI Foundation Washington, DC | General Use | $650,000 |
| Center for Architecture New York, NY | General Use | $32,250 |
| Municipal Art Society New York, NY | General Use | $25,000 |
| New York Building Congress New York, NY | General Use | $23,825 |
| The Architectural League of NY New York, NY | General Use | $22,500 |
| Urban Land Institute New York, NY | General Use | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Cancer Foundation Old Saybrook, CT | General Use | $18,500 |
| Urban Green Council New York, NY | General Use | $15,000 |
| Publicolor New York, NY | General Use | $15,000 |
| Regional Plan Association New York, NY | General Use | $15,000 |
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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 | $906,985 | $313,044 | $1,077,078 | $1,068,075 | 45 | $1,069,925 | $57,086 | $51,961 |
| 2023 | $1,671,124 | $190,542 | $1,020,823 | $1,013,300 | 44 | $1,015,050 | $85,069 | $102,712 |
| 2022 | $2,501,493 | $1,457,934 | $383,132 | $375,290 | 36 | $376,790 | $18,730 | $63,148 |
| 2021 | $1,426,977 | $683,184 | $414,332 | $407,000 | 40 | $408,250 | $77,809 | $55,278 |
| 2020 | $1,158,125 | $115,993 | $452,930 | $446,800 | 39 | — | $14,998 | $62,176 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KPF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose work spans several fields. For example, the New York Building Congress describes its mission as promoting improvements to New York City’s physical environment, including housing, workplaces, transit, streets, bridges, and utility service. Urban Green Council says it works to transform buildings for a sustainable future. Publicolor describes its work as supporting students facing significant challenges through educational and youth-development programs.
Other 2024 recipients include the Connecticut Cancer Foundation, which says it provides support to families affected by cancer and supports cancer research and education; Salvadori Center, which describes teaching STEAM through the built environment, primarily to students in under-resourced communities; and Japan Society, which connects Japanese arts, culture, business, and society with audiences in New York and around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $1,068,075. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $650,000, with a median of $9,000. The largest grant was $650,000 to ULI Foundation for general use. Other notable grants included $32,250 to Center for Architecture, $25,000 to Municipal Art Society, $23,825 to New York Building Congress, and $22,500 to The Architectural League of NY; each was listed for general use. The foundation also awarded $18,500 to Connecticut Cancer Foundation and $15,000 each to Urban Green Council, Publicolor, and Regional Plan Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ralph C Bagley IV as Director/Secretary, James Von Klemperer as Director, and Peter Catalano as Director/Treasurer.
KPF Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Von Klemperer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Catalano
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ralph C. Bagley IV
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dominic Dunn (2020–2023) — Director & Secretary
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 KPF Foundation
How much does KPF Foundation give each year?
KPF Foundation gave $1.1M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 44 grants.
What is KPF Foundation's typical grant size?
KPF Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $23,735, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from KPF Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does KPF Foundation give grants?
KPF Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (28 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does KPF Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of KPF Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Fellowship for Educational Purposes" (9 grants).
Who are KPF Foundation's largest grantees?
KPF Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ULI Foundation ($650,000), Center for Architecture ($32,250) and Municipal Art Society ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($60,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KPF Foundation?
KPF Foundation reported $907K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does KPF Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose work spans several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KPF Foundation?
The filing lists KPF Foundation as the contact, says architectural portfolios are included in the application, and states that deadlines occur at various times throughout the year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is KPF Foundation's EIN?
KPF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2275462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). KPF Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kpf-foundation-morg_a58a273ac71b4533810819c84bc3dbd6
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