Private foundation · EIN 81-4372103 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rene Kern Family 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: 2 grants paid, $850K total, median $425K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$850K
Median grant
$425K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of California Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CAThe marie-france kern and rene kern chancellor's chair in entrepreneurship fund$600K
Year Up IncBoston, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$250K

By state: California 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Rene Kern Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Rene Kern Family 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 Rene Kern Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $850K across 2 grants, a median of $425K.

Where does Rene Kern Family Foundation give?

California (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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