Quick Summary
Name: Kresa Family Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $688,000 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | Approximately $98,000 (based on 7 grants in 2023) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Location: Pennington, NJ EIN: 20-2890253
Note: The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Geographic Focus
United States, with a focus on:
- California (major support to Caltech)
- National organizations (American Red Cross)
- Local New Jersey area
Funding Priorities
- Higher education (particularly STEM education)
- Medical research
- Human services
- Youth services
- American Red Cross
- Arts and sciences
The foundation was established by Kent Kresa (former President, Chairman, and CEO of Northrop Grumman Corporation) and his late wife Joyce in 2004-2005.
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. As the foundation only makes contributions to preselected organizations, general unsolicited applications are not accepted.
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation operates by invitation only and makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Unsolicited requests for funds are not accepted.
References
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