The Kandell Fund
The Kandell Fund is a family foundation established in 1952 and based in New York City. The foundation operates as a private grantmaking organization serving the nonprofit sector.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$279K
-3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$140K
-10.2% YoY
Grant Count
37
-15.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+6.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Kandell Fund primarily funds grantmaking related to:
- Arts and culture
- Health
- Human services
Grantmaking
Recent annual giving totals approximately $140,000–$151,000. The foundation does not maintain a public website, which limits transparency regarding detailed grantmaking strategies and application procedures.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York City and appears to focus grantmaking within New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $278,885 | $288,473 | $291,563 |
| Revenue | $135,107 | $150,105 | $230,057 |
| Expenses | $144,695 | $153,195 | $168,270 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $142,945 | $152,395 | $167,520 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $17,043 | $15,689 | $13,865 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICE KANDELL | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| LESLIE KANDELL | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DEBRA FECHTER | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| HARRY MOEHRINGER | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 59 E 54th St Rm 51, New York City, NY 10022-9218
Telephone: 212-755-3063
EIN: 13-6117648
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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