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Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Emil & Gail Kestenbaum Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded exclusively to organizations with which they have established connections. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$53.1K
2025
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
39%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Mark Kestenbaum
Board Member
A
Amy Kestenbaum
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New Jersey, and New York. 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 EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $53 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CHABAD OF THE VALLEY INC, Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy, and CHABAD OF NORTH BEVERLY HILLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION?
EMIL & GAIL KESTENBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.