The William Kistler Charitable Fund
The William Kistler Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The William Kistler Charitable Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $56
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,500
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $1,245
- -34.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,491
- -34.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The William Kistler Charitable Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Anchin - 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 840-3456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William Kistler Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grantees listed were based in Alexandria, Virginia; Berkeley, California; Arlington, Virginia; Brooklyn, New York; and New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The William Kistler Charitable Fund gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $134K (2021). In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Tibet House Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $18,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Alexandria, VA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Tibetan Arts and Literature Initiative Austin, TX | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Lyford Cay Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Pesticide Action Network North America Berkeley, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Maysles Documentary Center New York, NY | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Washington, DC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Bahamas Humane Society Inc Delray Beach, FL | General Fund | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56 | $2,500 | $2,491 | — | — | $1,245 | $3 |
| 2024 | $47 | $3,500 | $3,826 | — | — | $1,907 | $14 |
| 2023 | $373 | $5,200 | $5,056 | — | — | $2,508 | $8 |
| 2022 | $229 | $1 | $4,365 | — | — | $2,160 | $141 |
| 2021 | $4,593 | $140,605 | $136,031 | $133,600 | 15 | $134,826 | $1,032 |
| 2020 | $19 | $3,901 | $7,328 | $3,000 | 1 | — | $54 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William Kistler Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $3 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 mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2021 grantees describe their own missions as follows: Sea Shepherd Conservation Society works to conserve marine wildlife and protect ocean ecosystems; Pesticide Action Network North America seeks to end reliance on hazardous pesticides and advance health, resilience, and justice in food and farming; and the PBS Foundation raises philanthropic support for public broadcasting. Words Without Borders describes its mission as translating, publishing, and promoting contemporary world literature. Amnesty International of the USA describes its work as research and action to prevent and end grave human-rights abuses.
Grantmaking
The filing data reports no grants for 2023, 2024, or 2025. Grant totals and typical grant sizes are not provided for those years. In 2021, the fund gave $15,000 to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, $10,000 to Pesticide Action Network North America, $2,000 to the PBS Foundation, and $1,000 each to Words Without Borders and Amnesty International of the USA. These listed 2021 grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William L Kistler III as director and president; Eileen K Kistler, Brian G Kistler, and Robert A F Thurman as directors; and David S Barr as secretary and treasurer.
The William Kistler Charitable Fund is led by William L. Kistler III, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William L. Kistler III
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian G. Kistler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen K. Kistler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. F. Thurman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David S. Barr
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 William Kistler Charitable Fund
How large is The William Kistler Charitable Fund?
The William Kistler Charitable Fund reported $56 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William Kistler Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William Kistler Charitable Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The William Kistler Charitable Fund make grants?
The 2021 grantees listed were based in Alexandria, Virginia; Berkeley, California; Arlington, Virginia; Brooklyn, New York; and New York, New York.
What is The William Kistler Charitable Fund's EIN?
The William Kistler Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1606967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The William Kistler Charitable Fund 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The William Kistler Charitable Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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