The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family
The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports other organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) through contributions and reports that it is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Key facts about The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family
In short: The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family gave $608K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Colorado. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-4193962
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $607,992
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- Average grant
- $14,829
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (20 of 39, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,678,943
- Primary geography
- Colorado (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$608K
-24.2% YoY
Grant Count
41
-6.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-18.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family reported a distributable amount of $243K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 39 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $535 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 250% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3). Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions span several areas. For example, Feeding Westchester says it leads hunger-action programs to address food access in Westchester County; Anderson Ranch Arts Center describes its work as fostering creativity and growth through visual arts; and Aspen Community Foundation says it connects donors to community needs and supports nonprofit organizations. The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County describes its mission as strengthening Jewish identity, strengthening the relationship with Israel, and meeting human needs within the Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $607,992. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $237,500, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $237,500 to the US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation, $151,800 to UJA Federation, $75,000 to American Israel Education Foundation, and $50,000 to US Soccer Federation. Each was listed as a general contribution.
Other 2024 grants included $7,500 to Join Israel, $6,000 to JCC on the Hudson, and two grants to Anderson Ranch Arts Center of $4,600 and $3,000. Join Israel says it forms partnerships among nonprofits, schools, and agencies to help people in crisis access services. American Israel Education Foundation describes its work as supporting educational programs, including research, materials, and conferences.
How to Apply
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (41%), New York (36%), Washington, DC (12%), Illinois (8%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $450K (2020) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $608K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation ($238K). Together the top 10 received $579K.
Grant Size Distribution
292 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 270 grants of 292 (92%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Contribution | $237,500 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | General Contribution | $151,800 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | General Contribution | $75,000 |
| US Soccer Federation Inc Chicago, IL | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Preformances Inc New York, NY | General Contribution | $35,000 |
| Join Israel New York, NY | General Contribution | $7,500 |
| JCC on the Hudson Tarrytown, NY | General Contribution | $6,000 |
| Rodelph Sholom School New York, NY | General Contribution | $5,400 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center Snowmass Village, CO | General Contribution | $4,600 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General Contribution | $3,600 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,678,943 | $451,459 | $617,345 | $607,992 | 41 |
| 2023 | $2,844,829 | $475,006 | $819,852 | $802,550 | 44 |
| 2022 | $3,189,675 | −$94,013 | $692,797 | $675,548 | 61 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,678,943 | $2,844,829 | $3,189,675 |
| Revenue | $451,459 | $475,006 | $-94,013 |
| Expenses | $617,345 | $819,852 | $692,797 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $607,992 | $802,550 | $675,673 |
| Net Investment Income | $447,374 | $439,082 | $64,074 |
| Distributable Amount | $242,975 | $226,592 | $259,410 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Keswin and Erica Keswin as trustees.
The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erica Keswin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Keswin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 250 West 55Th St 37Th Fl, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 415-6600
Frequently asked questions about The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family
How much does The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family give each year?
The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family gave $608K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $803K across 44 grants.
What is The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family's typical grant size?
The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $14,829, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family give grants?
The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family's top state is Colorado, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (36%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants), Snowmass Village, CO (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family's largest grantees?
The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family's largest 2024 grantees include US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation ($237,500), UJA Federation ($151,800) and American Israel Education Foundation ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family?
The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $608K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3). Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family?
The foundation contributes 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 The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family's EIN?
The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4193962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family 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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