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AI Summary

The Dana and Joseph Kekst Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. With a total of $65.2K in grants paid to 16 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$65.2K
2024
Grantees funded
16
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$3.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Carol Kekst
Board Member
D
David Kekst
Board Member
L
Louis Feinberg
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, New Jersey, and California. 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 DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $65 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JEWISH MUSEUM, THE YOUNG MEN'S AND YOUNG WOMEN'S HEBREW ASSOCIATION, and PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION?
DANA AND JOSEPH KEKST FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.