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Kessler Foundation Inc

East Hanover, New Jersey  ·  EIN 311562134  ·  Private foundation

Kessler Foundation Inc is a New Jersey-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.2M in annual giving against $292.0M in assets. This page documents the 119 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Kessler Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$292.0M
Total assets
119
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Kessler Foundation Inc funds

Kessler Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, faith-based (jewish), higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Higher EducationWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families.

childrendisabledfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kessler Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Advocacy Center of La
Grant paid to fulfill the Organization's mission of improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities.
New Orleans, LA$425K2018
Anixter Center
Grant paid to fulfill the Organization's mission of improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities.
Chicago, IL$400K2018
Cornell University
Grant paid to fulfill the Organization's mission of improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities.
Ithaca, NY$350K2018
National Restaurant Association Education Foundati
SIGNATURE EMPLOYMENT
Washington, DC$250K2022
University of New Hampshire
Foundation Directed
Durham, NH$250K2023
National Restaurant Association Education Foundati
SIGNATURE EMPLOYMENT
Washington, DC$250K2023
University of Massachusetts Boston
Signature Employment
Boston, MA$250K2023
University of Massachusetts Boston
Signature Employment
Boston, MA$249K2022
Arc of the Us
Grant paid to fulfill the Organization's mission of improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities.
Washington, DC$175K2018
Heldrich Center
Grant paid to fulfill the Organization's mission of improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities.
New Brunswick, NJ$135K2018
John J Heldrich Center for Work Force Development
EVALUATION
New Brunswick, NJ$101K2023
State of Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilit
WORK VT 2.0 STATE WIDE IMPLEMENTATION
Waterbury, VT$100K2024
Disability Lead
FOUNDATION DIRECTED
Chicago, IL$100K2024
Washington Center for Internships & Academic Semin
Special Initiatives
Washington, DC$100K2024
Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Chicago, IL$100K2024

Kessler Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$2.2M
2020$1.2M
2022$1.0M
2023$977K
2024$612K

How to apply for funding from Kessler Foundation Inc

Kessler Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at kesslerfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kessler Foundation Inc

Does Kessler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Kessler Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Kessler Foundation Inc fund?
Kessler Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Advocacy Center of La, Anixter Center, Cornell University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kessler Foundation Inc give in grants?
Kessler Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 119 grants.
Where is Kessler Foundation Inc located?
Kessler Foundation Inc is based in East Hanover, New Jersey. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311562134.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kessler Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Kessler Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.