SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-1624176
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-1624176
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Samuel H. Kress Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded a total of $3.3 million across 149 grantees in 2023, with significant funding directed to New York, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to determine their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
National Gallery of Art
$1.2M
10%

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
$1.2M
10%
FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN CONSERVATION
$1.1M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
134
Median 1st year grant
$14.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION?
Yes. SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION give?
SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include National Gallery of Art, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, and FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN CONSERVATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION’s website.
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