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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Joan and George Kessel Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the filing year 2025, the foundation paid a total of $62K across 22 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$62K
2025
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
55%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$3.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$4.6K
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Steven Kessel
Board Member
J
Jeffrey Kessel
Board Member
G
Gene K Glasser
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Joan and George Kessel Foundation?
No. The Joan and George Kessel Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Joan and George Kessel Foundation give?
The Joan and George Kessel Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Illinois, and New Jersey. 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 The Joan and George Kessel Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Joan and George Kessel Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Joan and George Kessel Foundation make each year?
In 2025, The Joan and George Kessel Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $62 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Joan and George Kessel Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, The Joan and George Kessel Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION INC, MELANOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, and The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Joan and George Kessel Foundation?
The Joan and George Kessel Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.