The Kelter Family Foundation Inc
The Kelter Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $350,000, supporting organizations in several states.
The Kelter Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kelter Family Foundation Inc gave $350K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350,000
- +45.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +54.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,588
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,797,480
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kelter Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Jennifer Kelter as the contact and lists no application form or other required materials. It states that there are no restrictions on awards and that giving is not limited to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Kelter
Mailing address: 209 W Golf Course Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716
Phone: (212) 527-9900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kelter Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cold Spring Harbor Lab ($150K). Together the top 10 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 51 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 13% to Montana, 7% to Utah, 6% to Connecticut, and 3% to Maryland. The filing also lists grants to recipients in California, Ohio, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kelter Family Foundation Inc gives
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 483% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 401% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $610K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor Lab Cold Spring Harbor, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Bozeman Health Foundation Bozeman, MT | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cirque Lodge Orem, UT | General Support | $25,000 |
| HSS Foundation New Yok, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| NY Presbyterian Fund New Yok, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Westminster School Simsbury, CT | General Support | $20,000 |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation Bethesoa, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Champion Charities Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New Yok, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,797,480 | $445,654 | $357,131 | $350,000 | 17 | $352,131 | $210,245 | $87,869 |
| 2024 | $1,726,431 | $164,459 | $240,819 | $240,000 | 11 | $240,819 | $164,459 | $93,901 |
| 2023 | $1,802,791 | $195,122 | $610,779 | $610,000 | 16 | $610,779 | $8,064 | $79,254 |
| 2022 | $2,218,448 | $181,808 | $82,977 | $60,000 | 3 | $60,000 | $30,665 | $93,021 |
| 2021 | $2,119,617 | $1,252,005 | $95,392 | $95,000 | 4 | $95,000 | $100,862 | $57,758 |
| 2020 | $963,004 | $169,204 | $25,467 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $18,061 | $40,316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kelter Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $88K 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
No separate mission statement is provided in the filing. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Boomer Esiason Foundation describes its mission as raising awareness and improving quality of life for people affected by cystic fibrosis while supporting research toward a cure. The Child Mind Institute says it works to improve the lives of children and families affected by mental health and learning disorders. The Gallatin River Task Force describes its mission as protecting, restoring, and inspiring stewardship of the Gallatin River. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated areas of focus for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $350,000 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest listed award was $150,000 to Cold Spring Harbor Lab for general support. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Bozeman Health Foundation, Cirque Lodge, and HSS Foundation, and $20,000 each to NY Presbyterian Fund and Westminster School. The foundation also gave $10,000 to the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hume Steyer as director, Jennifer B. Kelter as chairman of the board and secretary, and Jeffrey E. Kelter as president and treasurer.
The Kelter Family Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey E. Kelter, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey E. Kelter
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer B. Kelter
Chairman of the Board & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hume Steyer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 Kelter Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Kelter Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kelter Family Foundation Inc gave $350K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $240K across 11 grants.
What is The Kelter Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kelter Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,588, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kelter Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kelter Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (13%) and Utah (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Yok, NY (5 grants) and Bozeman, MT (3 grants).
Does The Kelter Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kelter Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kelter Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kelter Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cold Spring Harbor Lab ($150,000), Bozeman Health Foundation ($25,000) and Cirque Lodge ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kelter Family Foundation Inc?
The Kelter Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $352K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kelter Family Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement is provided in the filing. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kelter Family Foundation Inc?
The filing names Jennifer Kelter as the contact and lists no application form or other required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kelter Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kelter Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4231377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kelter Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kelter-family-foundation-inc-morg_e705a716fce84f6ebf14b2d3b1219dc9
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