The Kekst Family Foundation
The Kekst Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $163K.
The Kekst Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kekst Family Foundation gave $163K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $163K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $163,299
- +860.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $163,299
- +860.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $163,299
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Kekst Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($163K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $163K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Support | $163,299 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $11 | $174,953 | $163,299 | 1 | — | $858 |
| 2020 | $348,242 | $87,188 | $22,153 | $17,000 | 1 | $82,635 | $16,217 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kekst Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $858 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kekst Family Foundation is led by Carol Kekst, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Carol Kekst
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Kekst
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kekst
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Kekst Family Foundation
How much does The Kekst Family Foundation give each year?
The Kekst Family Foundation gave $163K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $17K across 1 grant.
Where does The Kekst Family Foundation operate?
The Kekst Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
How much is The Kekst Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Kekst Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $858 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kekst Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kekst Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3382250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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