The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh
The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $333,969 to charitable organizations.
The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh at a glance
In short: The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh gave $334K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $333,969
- +62.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,554
- +44.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,832,549
- +35.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (11 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh
- 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: 1801 Page Mill Road Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (408) 773-1387
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Calo Global Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $309K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 76 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 16% to recipients in New York. Smaller shares went to New Jersey (2%), Maryland (1%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 18 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 269% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2021) to $334K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calo Global Foundation Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County Glen Cove, NY | General Support | $10,010 |
| America Gives Inc New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Gavin Farrell Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $7,523 |
| Jgive Friends of Asor Fund USA Inc Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $6,000 |
| Tibet Fund New York, NY | General Support | $5,500 |
| PEF Israel Endowment New York, NY | General Support | $5,146 |
| Foundation for Fighting Blindness Columbia, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hair to Stay San Francisco, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Jordan River Village New Canaan, CT | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,832,549 | $1,027,955 | $480,916 | $333,969 | 18 | $333,969 | $486,871 | $264,395 |
| 2023 | $4,302,885 | $196,999 | $428,476 | $205,210 | 16 | $351,683 | $140,789 | $196,262 |
| 2022 | $3,700,541 | $199,229 | $397,015 | $122,254 | 14 | $330,449 | $132,038 | $201,916 |
| 2021 | $5,117,062 | $1,334,584 | $265,882 | $90,415 | 16 | $213,868 | $1,283,617 | $125,687 |
| 2020 | $3,350,735 | $132,587 | $424,447 | $216,079 | 12 | — | $73,824 | $199,235 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh reported a distributable amount of $264K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of areas. For example, CALO Global Foundation describes its mission as supporting leaders in the charitable sector; America Gives describes its work as providing information about charities and facilitating philanthropy; and the Gavin Farrell Foundation says it works to improve access to evidence-based PTSD treatments. The Tibet Fund describes its mission as safeguarding Tibetan cultural heritage and strengthening Tibetan communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $333,969. Grant amounts ranged from $516 to $250,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest award was $250,000 to CALO Global Foundation for general support. Other grants included $10,010 to the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, $10,000 to America Gives, $7,523 to the Gavin Farrell Foundation, and $5,500 to the Tibet Fund; each was listed for general support. Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life received $2,618 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eva J Sonesh-Kedar as director/president; Ofir Kedar as director/secretary/CFO; and Ori Kedar and Tom Kedar as directors.
The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh is led by Eva J. Sonesh-Kedar, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eva J. Sonesh-Kedar
Director & President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ofir Kedar
Director, Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ori Kedar
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kedar
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh
How much does The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh give each year?
The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh gave $334K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $205K across 16 grants.
What is The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh's typical grant size?
The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,554, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh give grants?
The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh's largest grantees?
The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh's largest 2024 grantees include Calo Global Foundation ($250,000), Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County ($10,010) and America Gives Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh?
The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $334K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $264K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh?
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 Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh's EIN?
The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0525858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kedar Family and Zoltan Sonesh accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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