Private foundation · EIN 46-1444858 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zeff Kesher Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $38K. 30% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$1.9M
Median grant
$38K
Stays in CO
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$35M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shalom Hartman Institute of AmericaNew York, NYCharitable purpose$750K
Jewish Agency for Israel North AmericaNew York, NYCharitable purpose$500K
Jewish ColoradoDenver, COCharitable purpose$480K
American Technion SocietyNew York, NYCharitable purpose$67K
Temple EmanuelDenver, COCharitable purpose$50K
ADLNew York, NYCharitable purpose$25K
American Friends of LeketTeaneck, NYCharitable purpose$25K
American Israel Education FoundationWashington, DCCharitable purpose$25K
Jewish Family ServiceDenver, COCharitable purpose$25K
Impactisrael IncNeedham, MACharitable purpose$2,500

By state: New York 5 · Colorado 3 · District of Columbia 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Zeff Kesher Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Diana Zeff Anderson, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Zeff Kesher 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 Zeff Kesher Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 10 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Zeff Kesher Foundation give?

New York (5 grants), Colorado (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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