The Kaye Family Foundation makes a small number of very large gifts to major institutions, privileging health care, higher education, and the performing arts. Grants are frequently unrestricted or labeled for general charitable purposes, suggesting a preference for high-impact, flexible support to established organizations rather than many small community grants. While the foundation is based in Albany, NY, its giving reaches major national and New York–area institutions.
The Kaye Family Foundation’s recent giving is marked by a single $3.36 million grant listed as “See Attached List” for general charitable purposes, alongside a set of large unrestricted gifts to major institutions. In 2024, the foundation directed $2.5 million to NewYork-Presbyterian Fund Inc., $970,900 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, and several grants to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, including $750,000, $500,000, $494,000, and $250,000. That pattern points to a funder that favors established organizations and flexible support rather than narrowly targeted, one-off project funding. The grant list also includes repeated support for New York civic and cultural institutions, as well as academic and health-related nonprofits. Across the recent grants file, the foundation appears to work through general donation language often enough to suggest discretionary support is a defining feature of its approach. While The Kaye Family Foundation is headquartered in Albany, its giving profile is centered on major institutions in New York City and other large nonprofit hubs.
Health care is one visible part of the portfolio: the foundation gave $2.5 million to NewYork-Presbyterian Fund Inc. for a general donation, and another $25,000 to Mount Sinai. Higher education appears as a separate theme, including $970,900 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and $50,000 to Penn Hillel, both listed as general donations. In the arts, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts received multiple 2024 gifts of $750,000, $500,000, $494,000, and $250,000. The list also shows support for civic and community organizations, such as $350,000 to Uja-Federation of New York, $50,000 to City Harvest, and $50,000 to the International Rescue Committee.
The Kaye Family Foundation’s typical grant size is $1,025 at the 25th percentile, $9,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile, but the recent file also includes several much larger institutional gifts. The grant record shows both repeated recipients and one-off awards: Lincoln Center, Uja-Federation of New York, Penn Hillel, and City Harvest each appear more than once, while many others appear only once. The foundation is organized as a family foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Several awards are described as general donations or general charitable purposes, which indicates flexible support rather than tightly earmarked project funding.
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$9M
Most grants fall between $1K and $25K, with a median of $9K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$9K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Highly concentrated: very few, high-dollar unrestricted/general donations to established institutions; repeat-style focus on major cultural, medical, and educational organizations rather than many small or grassroots grants.
Notable grantees: SEE ATTACHED LIST (large unrestricted/general charitable purposes), NewYork‑Presbyterian Fund Inc, Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Giving is concentrated in New York: 72% of grants go to recipients in NY, and the top giving state is also NY. New York City recipients recur throughout the file, including NewYork-Presbyterian Fund Inc., Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Uja-Federation of New York, Park Avenue Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, and the Studio Museum in Harlem. Outside New York, recent grants reached Philadelphia, Washington, Denver, Brooklyn, and Albert Lea. All recorded grants in the dataset went to U.S. recipients.
The recent grants list shows support for health care, higher education, performing arts, and community organizations. Examples include NewYork-Presbyterian Fund Inc. for a general donation, the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for a general donation, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for multiple general donations.
Yes. 72% of grants go to recipients in NY, and New York is the top state by grant count. Recent New York recipients include Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Uja-Federation of New York, City Harvest, Park Avenue Synagogue, and the Jewish Museum.
Its grant-size distribution is $1,025 at the 25th percentile, $9,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants file also includes much larger institutional awards, including a $3,356,630 grant listed as See Attached List and a $2,500,000 grant to NewYork-Presbyterian Fund Inc.
No. The provided data says it funds individuals: False and makes program-related investments: False. Its recent grants are directed to organizations rather than people.
Many recent awards are labeled as general donation or general charitable purposes. That includes gifts to NewYork-Presbyterian Fund Inc., the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and Uja-Federation of New York, suggesting a preference for flexible support.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UJA-FEDERATION OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $2,750,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC | NEW YORK, NY | $2,533,334 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| LINCOLN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | NEW YORK, NY | $1,808,901 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN | NEW YORK, NY | $525,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS | NEW YORK, NY | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY | NEW YORK, NY | $101,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| PENN HILLEL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| AJC | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MOUNTAIN FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS | GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO | $71,664 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MOVING TRADITIONS | ELKINS PARK, PA | $60,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| CITY HARVEST | BROOKLYN, NY | $52,320 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SAIS | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| BROOKLYN MUSEUM | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | ALBERT LEA, MN | $48,334 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF WESTCHESTER | RYE, NY | $34,400 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| IONA UNIVERSITY | NEW ROCHELLE, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| JEWISH MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| CROHN'S & COLITIS FDN OF AMERICA | ATLANTA, GA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| JEWISH BOARD | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| BLYTHEDALE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | VALHALLA, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | TAMPA, FL | $15,526 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MIAMI CITY BALLET | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| HER JUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| CHILDREN'S CAUSE FOR CANCER ADVOCACY | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISRAEL | TEANECK, NJ | $12,480 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| BARNARD COLLEGE | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - KELLOGG SCHOOL 35TH REUNION | EVANSTON, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| THE MIAMI FOUNDATION | MIAMI, FL | $8,334 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | RYE, NY | $6,500 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| CITY MEALS | NEW YORK, NY | $5,140 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| LUCKY DOG REFUGE | STAMFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MOUNT SINAI CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | PRINCETON, NJ | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| THANC FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| TINA'S WISH | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| GUARDIAN HEALS | GREEN CASTLE, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MEIR PANIM | BROOKLYN, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| ALZHEIMER'S DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $3,300 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| BRONFMAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP | NEW YORK, NY | $2,600 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| GRASSROOTS SOCCER | HANOVER, NH | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| MACCABI USA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $1,854 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| FRIENDS OF ASOR FUND USA | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $1,800 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| GLSEN | NEW YORK, NY | $1,800 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| ONETABLE | NEW YORK, NY | $1,800 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
$250,000GENERAL DONATION
GENERAL DONATION
AJC
$100,000GENERAL DONATION
MOUNTAIN FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS
$71,664GENERAL DONATION
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SAIS
$50,000GENERAL DONATION
BROOKLYN MUSEUM
$50,000GENERAL DONATION
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
$48,334GENERAL DONATION
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF WESTCHESTER
$34,400GENERAL DONATION
IONA UNIVERSITY
$25,000GENERAL DONATION
CROHN'S & COLITIS FDN OF AMERICA
$25,000GENERAL DONATION
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING
$25,000GENERAL DONATION
JEWISH BOARD
$25,000GENERAL DONATION
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
$15,526GENERAL DONATION
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$15,000GENERAL DONATION
CHILDREN'S CAUSE FOR CANCER ADVOCACY
$15,000GENERAL DONATION
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - KELLOGG SCHOOL 35TH REUNION
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
CITY MEALS
$5,140GENERAL DONATION
LUCKY DOG REFUGE
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
MOUNT SINAI CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
THANC FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
TINA'S WISH
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
GUARDIAN HEALS
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
MEIR PANIM
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
BRONFMAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
$2,600GENERAL DONATION
FRIENDS OF ASOR FUND USA
$1,800GENERAL DONATION