The Kestrel Foundation

The Kestrel Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, Connecticut with $13.7M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$13.7Mtotal assets
1998IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants The Kestrel Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $372K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Brown University $25K
  • Unhcr $20K
  • Doctors Without Borders $20K
  • Peace Usa $20K
  • Steep Rock Association $15K
  • Northwest Ct Land Concervancy $15K
  • Spring Hill Arts Gathering $15K
  • Susan B Anthony Project $15K
  • Studio In A School $15K
  • Washington Park Foundation $12K
  • Greenwoods Counseling $10K
  • Storm King Art Center $10K
  • Gunn Memorial Library $10K
  • Jericho Project $10K
  • Lake Waramaug Task Force Inc $10K
  • Los Angeles Leadership Academy $10K
  • Washington Community Fund $10K
  • Theater For A New Audience $10K
  • Nuvance Health $10K
  • Pilobolus $10K
  • Planned Parenthood $10K
  • Punta Mita Hospital Foundation $10K
  • Environmental Defense Fund $10K
  • Friendly Hands $10K
  • After School Arts Program $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$811K
  • FY2019$674K
  • FY2020$621K
  • FY2021$947K
  • FY2022$469K
  • FY2023$387K

About The Kestrel Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersWashington, Connecticut
  • EIN134007198
  • IRS ruling1998

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Kestrel Foundation?

The Kestrel Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, Connecticut with $13.7M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Kestrel Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Kestrel Foundation?

The Kestrel Foundation's EIN is 134007198. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Kestrel Foundation?

Private foundations like The Kestrel Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Kestrel Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.