The Kangesser Foundation
The Kangesser Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $203K. Net investment income was $364K.
The Kangesser Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kangesser Foundation gave $203K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $203,000
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,000
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $3,711,844
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Kangesser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hebrew Academy of Cleveland ($58K). Together the top 7 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 36 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kangesser Foundation gives
- Giving grew 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2021) to $245K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Academy of Cleveland Cleveland Heights, OH | Charitable Support | $57,500 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc Boston, MA | Charitable Support | $55,000 |
| Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School Beachwood, OH | Capital Fund and Annual Fund Support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services Waltham, MA | General Charitable Support | $23,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Charitable, Cardiovascular Medicine Support | $7,500 |
| Hathaway Brown School Shaker Heights, OH | Charitable Annual Fund and Building Fund General Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Charitable Campaign for Jewish Needs | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,711,844 | $394,773 | $244,752 | $203,000 | 7 | $206,557 | $364,375 | $172,038 |
| 2024 | $3,351,266 | $342,080 | $278,025 | $245,000 | 7 | $248,287 | $313,142 | $174,273 |
| 2023 | $2,997,699 | $87,914 | $135,319 | $107,500 | 7 | $111,110 | $63,705 | $139,541 |
| 2022 | $2,585,808 | $36,100 | $132,474 | $103,500 | 8 | $106,751 | $25,924 | $137,612 |
| 2021 | $3,417,262 | $129,043 | $127,540 | $98,500 | 7 | $102,084 | $99,482 | $159,960 |
| 2020 | $3,015,258 | $35,188 | $210,986 | $176,300 | 7 | — | $24,126 | $136,274 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kangesser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kangesser Foundation is led by Hedy Kangesser Adler, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hedy Kangesser Adler
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David F. Adler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Kangesser Foundation
How much does The Kangesser Foundation give each year?
The Kangesser Foundation gave $203K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $245K across 7 grants.
What is The Kangesser Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kangesser Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $23,000, and its average grant was $29,000, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kangesser Foundation give grants?
The Kangesser Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Kangesser Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of The Kangesser Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kangesser Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kangesser Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hebrew Academy of Cleveland ($57,500), Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc ($55,000) and Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kangesser Foundation?
The Kangesser Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Kangesser Foundation's EIN?
The Kangesser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6529478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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