The Ellen And Jack Kessler Family | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-1362043

Foundation Overview

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, The Ellen And Jack Kessler Family has awarded 186 grants totaling $1,203,650 to organizations in New York, Pennsylvania and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $46,000, with a median award of $1,800.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,203,650
Total Assets
$2,402,695
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,800

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
48
Median Grant
$1,250
% Median Grant Decline
-17% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%

12 of 48 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania

75% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Pittsburgh (96%), Greensburg (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+36%

Moderate 36% growth trend over 5 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (88%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Ellen And Jack Kessler Family's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Andy Warhol Museum $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Art21 $1,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2023
Contemporary Craft $800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
J Street Pac $1,800 Washington, DC, US Charitable Gift 2023
Jewish Association On Aging $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Pittsburgh $6,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Make The Road New York $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Gift 2023
Mattress Factory $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Pedantic Arts Residency $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre $300 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Pittsburgh Glass Center $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Planned Parenthood $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Fund 2023
Quantum Theatre $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
River Life $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
The Carnegie Museums Of Art $46,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift To General Fund 2023
The Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh $12,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2023
The Friendship Circle $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
The Pittsburgh Promise $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
United Jewish Federation - Pittsburgh $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2023
United Way $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US Tocqueville Society 2023
University Of New Mexico Foundation $250 Albuquerque, NM, US Charitable Gift 2023
Westmoreland Museum Of Art $250 Greensburg, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Andy Warhol Museum $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Art21 $1,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2023
Contemporary Craft $800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
J Street Pac $1,800 Washington, DC, US Charitable Gift 2023
Jewish Association On Aging $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Pittsburgh $6,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Make The Road New York $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Gift 2023
Mattress Factory $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Pedantic Arts Residency $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre $300 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Pittsburgh Glass Center $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Planned Parenthood $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Fund 2023
Quantum Theatre $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
River Life $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
The Carnegie Museums Of Art $46,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift To General Fund 2023
The Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh $12,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2023
The Friendship Circle $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
The Pittsburgh Promise $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
United Jewish Federation - Pittsburgh $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2023
United Way $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US Tocqueville Society 2023
University Of New Mexico Foundation $250 Albuquerque, NM, US Charitable Gift 2023
Westmoreland Museum Of Art $250 Greensburg, PA, US Charitable Gift 2023
American Friends Of The Umm El-fahem Museum $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Gift 2022
Art21 $2,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2022
Bunker Projects Pittsburgh $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Community Day School $1,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Host Commmittee/winter Gala 2022
Film Pittsburgh $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
J Street Pac $1,800 Washington, DC, US Charitable Gift 2022
Jewish Association On Aging $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Pittsburgh $6,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Jewish Women's Foundation Of Greater Pittsburgh $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Make The Road New York $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Gift 2022
Mattress Factory $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
National Council Of Jewish Women $500 Washington, DC, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Glass Center $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Public Theatre $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Planned Parenthood $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Fund 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $300 Memphis, TN, US Charitable Gift 2022
The Carnegie Museums Of Art $41,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift To General Fund 2022
The Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh $13,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2022
The Cultural Trust Of Pittsburgh $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
The Friendship Circle $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Vegas On The Mon 2022
The Pittsburgh Promise $10,600 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
United Jewish Federation - Miami $1,500 Miami, FL, US Charitable Gift 2022
United Jewish Federation - Pittsburgh $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2022
United Way $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US Tocqueville Society 2022
University Of Pittsburgh $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Violins Of Hope Greater Pittsburgh $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Westmoreland Museum Of Art $500 Greensburg, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
American Friends Of The Umm El-fahem Museum $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Gift 2022
Art21 $2,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2022
Bunker Projects Pittsburgh $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Community Day School $1,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Host Commmittee/winter Gala 2022
Film Pittsburgh $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
J Street Pac $1,800 Washington, DC, US Charitable Gift 2022
Jewish Association On Aging $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Pittsburgh $6,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Jewish Women's Foundation Of Greater Pittsburgh $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Make The Road New York $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Gift 2022
Mattress Factory $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
National Council Of Jewish Women $500 Washington, DC, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Glass Center $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Public Theatre $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Planned Parenthood $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Fund 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $300 Memphis, TN, US Charitable Gift 2022
The Carnegie Museums Of Art $41,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift To General Fund 2022
The Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh $13,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2022
The Cultural Trust Of Pittsburgh $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
The Friendship Circle $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Vegas On The Mon 2022
The Pittsburgh Promise $10,600 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
United Jewish Federation - Miami $1,500 Miami, FL, US Charitable Gift 2022
United Jewish Federation - Pittsburgh $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2022
United Way $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US Tocqueville Society 2022
University Of Pittsburgh $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Violins Of Hope Greater Pittsburgh $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Westmoreland Museum Of Art $500 Greensburg, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
American Friends Of The Umm El-fahem Museum $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Gift 2022
Art21 $2,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2022
Bunker Projects Pittsburgh $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Community Day School $1,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Host Commmittee/winter Gala 2022
Film Pittsburgh $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
J Street Pac $1,800 Washington, DC, US Charitable Gift 2022
Jewish Association On Aging $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Pittsburgh $6,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Jewish Women's Foundation Of Greater Pittsburgh $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Make The Road New York $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Gift 2022
Mattress Factory $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
National Council Of Jewish Women $500 Washington, DC, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Glass Center $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Pittsburgh Public Theatre $250 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Planned Parenthood $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Fund 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $300 Memphis, TN, US Charitable Gift 2022
The Carnegie Museums Of Art $41,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift To General Fund 2022
The Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh $13,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2022
The Cultural Trust Of Pittsburgh $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
The Friendship Circle $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Vegas On The Mon 2022
The Pittsburgh Promise $10,600 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
United Jewish Federation - Miami $1,500 Miami, FL, US Charitable Gift 2022
United Jewish Federation - Pittsburgh $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2022
United Way $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US Tocqueville Society 2022
University Of Pittsburgh $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Violins Of Hope Greater Pittsburgh $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Westmoreland Museum Of Art $500 Greensburg, PA, US Charitable Gift 2022
Andy Warhol Museum $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2021
Community Day School $1,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Host Commmittee/winter Gala 2021
Familyaid Boston $1,000 Boston, MA, US Charitable Gift 2021
J Street Pac $1,800 Washington, DC, US Charitable Gift 2021
Jewish Association On Aging $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2021
Meanings Of October 27th $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2021
Pittsburgh Glass Center $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2021
Planned Parenthood $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Fund 2021
The Carnegie Museums Of Art $40,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Kessler Endowment Of Professional Development 2021
The Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh $22,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2021
The Friendship Circle $1,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2021
United Jewish Federation - Miami $1,500 Miami, FL, US Charitable Gift 2021
United Jewish Federation - Pittsburgh $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2021
United Way $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US Tocqueville Society 2021
University Of Pittsburgh $500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2021
Art21 $1,000 New York, NY, US General Fund 2020
Community Day School $1,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Host Commmittee/winter Gala 2020
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Pittsburgh $27,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2020
Persad Center $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2020
Pittsburgh Glass Center $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2020
Projectart $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Fund 2020
The American Council On Germany $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Gift 2020
The Carnegie Museums Of Art $40,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Kessler Endowment Of Professional Development 2020
The Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh $13,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2020
The Children's Institute $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2020
The Cultural Trust Of Pittsburgh $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2020
The Friendship Circle $1,800 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2020
The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Vegas On The Mon 2020
The Pittsburgh Promise $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2020
United Jewish Federation - Miami $3,000 Miami, FL, US Charitable Gift 2020
United Jewish Federation - Pittsburgh $28,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2020
United Way $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US Tocqueville Society 2020
Andy Warhol Museum $2,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2018
J Street Pac $-1,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Gift 2018
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Pittsburgh $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Scholarship Fund 2018
New Israel Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Gift 2018
Persad Center $1,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2018
The Carnegie Museums Of Art $7,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Kessler Endowment Of Professional Development 2018
The Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh $27,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2018
The Children's Institute $10,500 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2018
The Cultural Trust Of Pittsburgh $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2018
The Friendship Circle $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Gift 2018
The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Vegas On The Mon 2018
United Jewish Federation - Miami $1,500 Miami, FL, US Charitable Gift 2018
United Jewish Federation - Pittsburgh $29,100 Pittsburgh, PA, US Annual Fund 2018

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Ellen And Jack Kessler Family as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-1362043
Website N/A
Address 501 GRANT ST STE 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15219-4413

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Ellen And Jack Kessler Family's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director/chairperson Ellen P Kessler
Vice-president Jack J Kessler

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.