The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation
The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Ana, California. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $133,500 to organizations in several states.
The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation gave $134K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $133,500
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,350
- +71.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $3,394,044
- -4.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists no preset application form, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. It names Harry S. Kanter as the application contact. The filing also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Harry S Kanter
Mailing address: 801 N Parkcenter Dr Ste 202, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (310) 291-1660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Miami Foundation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (62%), Massachusetts (15%), New York (8%), California (7%), and Maryland (4%). The listed grants also included a $5,000 award to Operation Song in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $134K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Miami Foundation Miami, FL | General | $60,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | General | $19,500 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Singula Institute New York, NY | General | $6,000 |
| Musicares New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| NAMI Baltimore, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Operation Song Nashville, TN | General | $5,000 |
| Chabad on Wheels Inc Miami Beach, FL | General | $2,000 |
| Chabad of Lakeview Miami Beach, FL | General | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,394,044 | $79,118 | $235,148 | $133,500 | 10 | $183,857 | $53,148 | $185,032 |
| 2024 | $3,549,361 | $314,234 | $213,779 | $101,450 | 13 | $170,966 | $267,387 | $176,148 |
| 2023 | $3,428,250 | $95,564 | $199,145 | $112,050 | 14 | $155,551 | $69,503 | $169,963 |
| 2022 | $3,521,742 | $87,796 | $238,567 | $116,820 | 16 | $182,767 | $51,825 | $177,908 |
| 2021 | $3,670,698 | $442,320 | $110,020 | $33,500 | 6 | $64,400 | $404,777 | $185,113 |
| 2020 | $3,338,689 | $11,503 | $72,178 | — | — | — | $20,634 | $178,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $185K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. The Miami Foundation describes itself as a community foundation serving Greater Miami through philanthropy, collaboration, and community problem-solving. Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation says it raises funds for a nonprofit acute-care teaching and research facility providing healthcare, including charity care. Operation Song says its mission is to help veterans and active-duty military tell their stories through songwriting in creative and therapeutic settings.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $133,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median grant of $5,500. The largest awards were $60,000 to The Miami Foundation, $20,000 to Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation, and $19,500 to Harvard University. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Cedars Sinai Medical Center Foundation, $6,000 to Singula Institute, and $5,000 each to MusiCares, NAMI, and Operation Song.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harry S. Kanter as director and president; Nancy R. Kanter as director and secretary; John E. Kanter as director and treasurer; and Joshua C. Rubin as director and vice president.
The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation is led by Harry S. Kanter, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harry S. Kanter
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua C. Rubin
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
4.4 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2025)
John E. Kanter
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy R. Kanter
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ahmed Ghouri (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Arthur G. Newmeyer III (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph H. Kanter (2020) — Chairman · Filing note: Deceased
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $34K, to Joshua C Rubin (Director / Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation
How much does The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation give each year?
The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation gave $134K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $101K across 13 grants.
What is The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $13,350, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation give grants?
The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami Beach, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Miami Foundation ($60,000), Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation ($20,000) and Harvard University ($19,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation?
The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $185K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. The Miami Foundation describes itself as a community foundation serving Greater Miami through philanthropy, collaboration, and community problem-solving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists no preset application form, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation's EIN?
The Joseph H Kanter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1595996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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