Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation
The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including arts and culture, education, health, and land conservation; the filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation at a glance
In short: Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation gave $25.1M across 128 grants in 2025 (avg $196K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,103,179
- -66.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 128
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $196,119
- -55.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $88,161,333
- -61.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (24 of 128, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Maiden Lane Suite 500, New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 269-8628
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Academy in Berlin ($2.3M). Together the top 10 received $12.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
894 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 340 grants of 894 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Connecticut, 8% to California, and 5% to Washington, DC. The filing also reports 9% for an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 128 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 128 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $127K; repeat grants $212K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 441% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25.1M (2025) to $76.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 128 grants totaling $25.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy in Berlin | General Tax Exempt Purposes | $2,251,913 |
| Winnakee Land Trust Rhinebeck, NY | General Tax Exempt Purposes | $2,000,000 |
| Columbia Business School New York, NY | General Tax Exempt Purposes | $1,750,000 |
| Ras Ai Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Tax Exempt Purposes | $1,500,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Tax Exempt Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Nuvance Health Danbury, CT | General Tax Exempt Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation Washington, DC | General Tax Exempt Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| New York Phillharmonic New York, NY | General Tax Exempt Purposes | $815,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Fund Boston, MA | General Tax Exempt Purposes | $598,633 |
| Third Street Music School Settlement New York, NY | General Tax Exempt Purposes | $580,000 |
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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 | $88,161,333 | $7,672,395 | $151,659,167 | $25,103,179 | 128 | $25,642,765 | $6,539,036 | $5,811,872 |
| 2024 | $226,418,946 | $-29,788,667 | $1,027,296,976 | $74,549,460 | 168 | $75,522,722 | $3,452,487 | $16,982,140 |
| 2023 | $1,112,870,489 | $3,220,277 | $154,465,324 | $76,293,784 | 205 | $77,058,146 | $5,509,682 | $65,104,678 |
| 2022 | $1,287,407,560 | $57,361,611 | $78,938,063 | $69,900,597 | 205 | $70,800,719 | $21,825,654 | $76,636,941 |
| 2021 | $1,308,984,012 | $94,967,450 | $87,678,516 | $67,029,921 | 188 | — | $56,032,791 | $71,215,889 |
| 2020 | $1,301,695,078 | $41,033,339 | $76,829,225 | $67,133,276 | 199 | — | $40,622,277 | $69,858,903 |
| 2019 | $1,337,490,964 | $77,620,072 | $77,102,282 | $71,237,780 | 198 | — | $61,580,685 | $68,783,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.8M 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
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission or specific funding priorities. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, arts organizations, health and research organizations, and land conservation.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range: Winnakee Land Trust says it works to protect natural, agricultural, and scenic land resources. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art across times and cultures. The Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation says it works to end suffering and death due to melanoma by advancing research, cures, and prevention. Bard College describes its aim as providing a challenging academic program and supportive environment. Silver Hill Hospital says its mission is to reduce suffering from mental illness and addiction.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 128 grants totaling $25,103,179. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,251,913, with a median of $65,000. Large grants included $2,251,913 to American Academy in Berlin, $2,000,000 to Winnakee Land Trust, $1,750,000 to Columbia Business School, $1,500,000 to RAS AI Foundation, and $1,000,000 each to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nuvance Health, and Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation. Other reported grants included $815,000 to New York Philharmonic, $580,000 to Third Street Music School Settlement, and $550,000 each to Cancer Research Institute and Bard College.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael M. Kellen as president, Marina K. French as vice-president, and Andrew Gundlach as secretary/treasurer. Annabelle Garrett, Caroline L. Kellen, and Christopher N. Kellen are listed as directors.
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation is led by Michael M. Kellen, President on every filing since 2019; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael M. Kellen
President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annabelle Garrett
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $16K (2025)
Caroline L. Kellen
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $16K (2025)
Christopher N. Kellen
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $16K (2025)
Marina K. French
Vice President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $16K (2025)
Andrew Gundlach
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nina M. Gorrissen (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to Marina K French (Vice-President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation
How much does Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation give each year?
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation gave $25.1M across 128 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74.5M across 168 grants.
What is Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation's typical grant size?
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $65,000, and its average grant was $196,119, across 128 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation that year got $127K on average.
Where does Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation give grants?
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (11%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (72 grants), Ridgefield, CT (10 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (128 of 128) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation's largest grantees?
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Academy in Berlin ($2,251,913), Winnakee Land Trust ($2,000,000) and Columbia Business School ($1,750,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation?
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation reported $88.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission or specific funding priorities. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, arts organizations, health and research organizations, and land conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation?
The foundation 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 Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation's EIN?
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3173593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 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 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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