The Kaye Family Foundation
The Kaye Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. It supports other charitable organizations through contributions and states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
The Kaye Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kaye Family Foundation gave $8.9M across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $154K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,920,562
- +22.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- -27.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $153,803
- +68.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,406,035
- -55.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Kaye Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co The Ayco Company PO Box 15201, Albany, NY 12212-5201
Phone: (518) 886-4191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kaye Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UJA-Federation of New York ($2.8M). Together the top 10 received $8.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 230 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The reported shares for other recipient states and jurisdictions were Pennsylvania (2%), Georgia (1%), Colorado (1%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kaye Family Foundation gives
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 166% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $8.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $8.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA-Federation of New York New York, NY | General Donation | $2,750,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | General Donation | $2,533,334 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, NY | General Donation | $1,808,901 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan New York, NY | General Donation | $525,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations New York, NY | General Donation | $250,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | General Donation | $101,000 |
| AJC Atlanta, GA | General Donation | $100,000 |
| Penn Hillel Philadelphia, PA | General Donation | $100,000 |
| Mountain Family Health Centers Glenwood Springs, CO | General Donation | $71,664 |
| Moving Traditions Elkins Park, PA | General Donation | $60,000 |
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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 | $4,406,035 | $4,836,326 | $9,006,156 | $8,920,562 | 58 | $8,921,311 | $2,588,294 | $306,221 |
| 2024 | $9,950,874 | $9,792,337 | $7,556,986 | $7,313,041 | 80 | $7,386,291 | $615,437 | $679,247 |
| 2023 | $8,091,538 | $8,602,260 | $7,197,904 | $6,999,287 | 90 | $7,040,723 | $1,003,427 | $514,516 |
| 2022 | $7,738,089 | $-36,015 | $3,399,803 | $3,356,630 | 1 | $3,356,630 | $83,386 | $423,958 |
| 2021 | $11,173,907 | $56,833 | $1,067,283 | $1,059,716 | 1 | — | $56,833 | $574,967 |
| 2020 | $12,184,357 | $27,422,901 | $4,864,664 | $4,585,752 | 1 | — | $12,747,408 | $64,698 |
| 2019 | $2,277,805 | $7,416,588 | $4,681,550 | $4,671,300 | 1 | — | $2,121,573 | $5,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kaye Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $306K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support eligible charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span health care, the performing arts, early childhood, international affairs, Jewish community needs, and humanitarian response.
For example, New York-Presbyterian Fund describes its purpose as administering funds for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes of New York and Presbyterian Hospital and other approved health-care-related organizations. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts says it works to promote and sustain the performing arts and educate the public. Children’s Museum of Manhattan describes its work as supporting young children’s growth and development. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 58 grants totaling $8,920,562 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $183 to $2,750,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $2,750,000 to UJA-Federation of New York, $2,533,334 to New York-Presbyterian Fund, $1,808,901 to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, $525,000 to Children’s Museum of Manhattan, and $250,000 to Council on Foreign Relations. Each was listed with the purpose “GENERAL DONATION.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles R. Kaye and Sheryl Kaye as trustees.
The Kaye Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles R. Kaye
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Kaye
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Kaye Family Foundation
How much does The Kaye Family Foundation give each year?
The Kaye Family Foundation gave $8.9M across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7.3M across 80 grants.
What is The Kaye Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kaye Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $153,803, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kaye Family Foundation give grants?
The Kaye Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Kaye Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kaye Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kaye Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kaye Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UJA-Federation of New York ($2,750,000), New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc ($2,533,334) and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ($1,808,901), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kaye Family Foundation?
The Kaye Family Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $306K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kaye Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support eligible charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span health care, the performing arts, early childhood, international affairs, Jewish community needs, and humanitarian response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kaye Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions 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 Kaye Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kaye Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4092284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Kaye Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Kaye Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kaye-family-foundation-morg_88aa9d006f204fe2949599c6477400fe
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