Grants paid in 2024
56 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudbreak IncMcLean, VA | General support | $665K |
| Northwest Ct Land ConcervancyKent, CT | General support | $42K |
| Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY | General support | $20K |
| Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY | General support | $20K |
| UnhcrWashington, DC | General support | $20K |
| Steep Rock AssociationWashington Depot, CT | General support | $15K |
| Washington Park FoundationWashington Depot, CT | General support | $12K |
| After School Arts ProgramWashington Depot, CT | General support | $10K |
| Friendly HandsTorrington, CT | General support | $10K |
| Greenwoods CounselingLitchfield, CT | General support | $10K |
| Jericho ProjectNew York, NY | General support | $10K |
| Lake Waramaug Task Force IncWarren, CT | General support | $10K |
| PilobolusNew York, NY | General support | $10K |
| Storm King Art CenterNew Windsor, NY | General support | $10K |
| Susan B Anthony ProjectTorrington, CT | General support | $10K |
| Washington Community FundWashington, CT | General support | $10K |
| Gunn Memorial LibraryWashington, CT | General support | $6,000 |
| Housatonic Valley AssociationCornwall Bridge, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Madison Sqquare Park Conservancy IncNew York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Rivers Alliance of CtLitchfield, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Washington Ambulance AssociationWashington Depot, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Washington Volunteer Fire DepartmentWashington Depot, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Connecticut FoodshareWallingford, CT | General support | $3,500 |
| Gramercy Park Block AssociationNew York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Muddy Paws RescueNew York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Village Improvement Society IncLyndonville, VT | General support | $2,500 |
| Warren Volunteer Fire DepartmentWarren, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Washington Art AssociationWashington Depot, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| ACLU FoundationNew York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Conversations on the GreenWashington, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Rotarty Club of WashingtonWashington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Washington Community Housing TrustWashington, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Washington Scholarship Fund IncWashington Depot, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Children's Community SchoolPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Community FoundationWaterbury, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| FIRST Ecclesiastical Society of New PrestonNew Preston, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Go ProjectNew York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Kent Land TrustKent, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Municipal Art Society of New YorkNew York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| New York Landmarks ConservancyNew York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England IncNew Haven, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| WassaicWassaic, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornwall Volunteer Fire DepartmentWest Cornwall, CT | General support | $500 |
| El Paso Community FoundationEl Paso, TX | General support | $500 |
| Literacy Volunteers on the GreenNew Milford, CT | General support | $500 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilAlbany, NY | General support | $500 |
| Northwest Ct Community FundTorrington, CT | General support | $500 |
| ShakespearienceMill Valley, CA | General support | $300 |
| Connecticut Public Interest Research Group Inc (conn Pirg)Hartford, CT | General support | $200 |
| Greater Kenyt Historical SocietyKent, WA | General support | $200 |
| Humane Society of NyNew York, NY | General support | $200 |
| Kent Village Housing for the ElderlyKent, CT | General support | $200 |
By state: Virginia 1 · Connecticut 30 · New York 17 · District of Columbia 3 · Vermont 1 · Pennsylvania 1
About this foundation
The Kestrel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, Connecticut, administered in care of Ue LLC, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Kestrel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does The Kestrel Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $967K across 56 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does The Kestrel Foundation give?
Virginia (1 grants), Connecticut (30 grants), New York (17 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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