The Kronhill Pletka Foundation
The Kronhill Pletka Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $484,535, including grants for Jewish culture, history, and community.
The Kronhill Pletka Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kronhill Pletka Foundation gave $485K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in New York. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $484,535
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,610
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,750
- Total assets
- $3,825,516
- +5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% 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 Kronhill Pletka Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 125 West 69Th Street, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 801-6863
Website: https://www.kronhillpletkafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kronhill Pletka Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish JDC ($130K). Together the top 10 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 64 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to California, 6% to Maryland, and 1% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kronhill Pletka Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 139% 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 $316K (2020) to $564K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $485K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish JDC New York, NY | Jewish Culture and Community. | $130,000 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research New York, NY | Jewish Culture/Yiddish History/Events | $87,516 |
| Jewish Story Partners Los Angeles, CA | Jewish History & Culture | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews New York, NY | Jewish History, Yiddish Culture, Language & Arts. | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Forum Hartsdale, NY | Jewish History | $35,000 |
| Forward Association New York, NY | Jewish Culture | $30,000 |
| Myriad USA New York, NY | Jewish Culture | $30,000 |
| Centropa - Central Europe Center for Research & Documentation Silver Spring, MD | Preservation of Jewish Culture | $27,500 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary New York, NY | Jewish History | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Bring opera and the arts to a worldwide audience | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,825,516 | $624,690 | $581,701 | $484,535 | 14 | $493,719 | $565,453 | $355,134 |
| 2023 | $3,626,024 | $238,253 | $491,545 | $375,725 | 11 | $383,882 | $173,947 | $319,780 |
| 2022 | $3,891,334 | $161,453 | $547,343 | $396,539 | 12 | $431,038 | $100,476 | $327,855 |
| 2021 | $4,279,267 | $792,276 | $658,493 | $563,634 | 15 | $583,852 | $731,204 | $367,897 |
| 2020 | $4,137,037 | $307,598 | $410,679 | $315,999 | 12 | — | $255,503 | $291,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kronhill Pletka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $355K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in Jewish history, culture, language, and the arts. For example, YIVO Institute for Jewish Research describes its mission as studying Jewish life in Eastern Europe and Russia and preserving related archival and library materials. Jewish Story Partners says it supports creative projects that explore diverse Jewish experiences, histories, cultures, and themes. American Friends of POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews says it supports public education about the history and experiences of Jewish people in Poland.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $484,535. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $130,000, with a median of $28,750. Notable grants included $130,000 to American Jewish JDC for Jewish culture and community; $87,516 to YIVO Institute for Jewish Research for Jewish culture, Yiddish history, and events; $50,000 to Jewish Story Partners for Jewish history and culture; and $40,000 to American Friends of POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews for Jewish history, Yiddish culture, language, and arts. Other recipients included Friends of the Forum ($35,000), Forward Association ($30,000), Myriad USA ($30,000), and Centropa ($27,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Irene Pletka as chairperson, president, and trustee.
The Kronhill Pletka Foundation is led by Irene Pletka, Chairperson & President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Irene Pletka
Chairperson & President
On filings since 2020
20 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 Kronhill Pletka Foundation
How much does The Kronhill Pletka Foundation give each year?
The Kronhill Pletka Foundation gave $485K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $376K across 11 grants.
What is The Kronhill Pletka Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kronhill Pletka Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $28,750, and its average grant was $34,610, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kronhill Pletka Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Kronhill Pletka Foundation give grants?
The Kronhill Pletka Foundation gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Does The Kronhill Pletka Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Kronhill Pletka Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Kronhill Pletka Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kronhill Pletka Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Jewish JDC ($130,000), Yivo Institute for Jewish Research ($87,516) and Jewish Story Partners ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kronhill Pletka Foundation?
The Kronhill Pletka Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $494K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $355K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kronhill Pletka Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in Jewish history, culture, language, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kronhill Pletka Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Kronhill Pletka Foundation's EIN?
The Kronhill Pletka Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1466252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kronhill Pletka Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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