The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation
The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $457.
The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $6,100
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $3,050
- Median grant
- $3,050
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Park Avenue Synagogue ($4K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | General Activities | $3,600 |
| New York-Presbyterian New York, NY | General Activities | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $495 | $6,138 | $6,100 | 2 | $457 | $110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation is led by Joseph Kekst, President - Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joseph Kekst
President - Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Kekst
Secretary - Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oded Aboodi
Treasurer-Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation
How much does The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation give each year?
The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation operate?
The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
How much is The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation's EIN?
The Joseph Jacob Kekst Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-2013969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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