The Kessler Family Foundation
The Kessler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Draper, Utah. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activity that includes donating funds to other 501(c)(3) charities and engaging in activities to alleviate the suffering of people who are poor, distressed, or underprivileged.
The Kessler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kessler Family Foundation gave $324K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $324,337
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,445
- +45.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $753,559
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kessler Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Adam M. Kessler as the contact and directs applicants to contact the foundation for information about application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Adam M Kessler
Mailing address: 339 West 13490 South, Draper, UT 84020
Phone: (801) 233-3700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kessler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Setpath ($300K). Together the top 3 received $304K.
Organizations only. It also paid 18 grants to individuals ($19,924), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 66 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 1% to recipients in Utah. The state for the remaining 5% was not identified in the available filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kessler Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 234% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 831% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $351K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $324K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Setpath Lake Oswego, OR | To Further Exempt Purpose of Organization | $300,000 |
| 18 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $19,924 |
| Choice Humanitarian Draper, UT | To Further Exempt Purpose of Organization | $2,413 |
| Corner Canyon High School Draper, UT | To Further Exempt Purpose of Organization | $2,000 |
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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 | $753,559 | $437,609 | $466,041 | $324,337 | 21 | $324,337 | $5,223 | $39,022 |
| 2023 | $765,891 | $9,044 | $437,593 | $351,480 | 33 | $351,480 | $8,890 | $47,428 |
| 2022 | $1,194,440 | $2,465 | $62,802 | $34,700 | 2 | $34,700 | $1,544 | $59,424 |
| 2021 | $1,254,777 | $24,516 | $113,741 | $96,987 | 4 | $96,987 | $644 | $64,070 |
| 2020 | $1,344,002 | $58,688 | $90,182 | $70,043 | 6 | — | $1,704 | $66,059 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kessler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activities as supporting other 501(c)(3) charities and alleviating suffering among people who are poor, distressed, or underprivileged. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations and payments to individuals, with several individual grants designated to alleviate the suffering of the poor.
One organizational grantee, SETPATH, describes itself as a community benefit nonprofit working to impact America’s future leaders through life planning and mentoring. That is SETPATH’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $324,337. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $300,000, with a median grant of $1,200. The largest grant was $300,000 to SETPATH in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Other listed recipients included an individual recipient ($3,302), Choice Humanitarian ($2,413), and Corner Canyon High School ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam M. Kessler as president and Natalie A. Kessler as vice president.
The Kessler Family Foundation is led by Adam M. Kessler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam M. Kessler
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie A. Kessler
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Kessler Family Foundation
How much does The Kessler Family Foundation give each year?
The Kessler Family Foundation gave $324K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $351K across 33 grants.
What is The Kessler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kessler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $15,445, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kessler Family Foundation give grants?
The Kessler Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Draper, UT (2 grants).
Does The Kessler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Kessler Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Alleviate the Suffering of the Poor" (18 grants).
Who are The Kessler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kessler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Setpath ($300,000), Choice Humanitarian ($2,413) and Corner Canyon High School ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 18 grants to individuals ($19,924), which are not listed by name. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kessler Family Foundation?
The Kessler Family Foundation reported $754K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $324K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kessler Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activities as supporting other 501(c)(3) charities and alleviating suffering among people who are poor, distressed, or underprivileged. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kessler Family Foundation?
The filing names Adam M. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kessler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kessler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4218093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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