KARS 4 KIDS INC

Lakewood, NJ, US
501(c)3
EIN
22-3746050
Regional Funder
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Lakewood, NJ, US
501(c)3
EIN
22-3746050
Regional Funder

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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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KARS 4 KIDS INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New Jersey, having paid a total of $35.4 million in grants. The organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential engagement can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

KARS 4 KIDS, INC. FUNDS EDUCATIONAL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR JEWISH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. OUR FULL SUITE OF PROGRAMS INCLUDES SCHOOL PLACEMENT AND TUITION ASSISTANCE, MENTORSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS, FAMILY RETREATS AND SUMMER CAMPS. OUR WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES IS DESIGNED TO IMPACT EVERY ASPECT OF A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT FROM THE ACADEMIC TO THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL. THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH INVOLVES SCHOOL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER TO DEVELOP OUR YOUTH INTO PRODUCTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE ADULTS.
Total Funding Given

$35.4M

2024
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$6.2M
Median 2nd year grant
$12.7M
R
Robert Moskowitz
Board Member
E
Eliyohu Mintz
Board Member
R
Reuven Kanarek
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KARS 4 KIDS INC?
No. KARS 4 KIDS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KARS 4 KIDS INC give?
KARS 4 KIDS INC primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey and Florida. 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 KARS 4 KIDS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KARS 4 KIDS INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $6.2 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KARS 4 KIDS INC make each year?
In 2024, KARS 4 KIDS INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $35.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KARS 4 KIDS INC fund recently?
In 2024, KARS 4 KIDS INC awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include OORAH INC and ARTS FOR LEARNINGMIAMI INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KARS 4 KIDS INC?
KARS 4 KIDS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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