OVERVIEW: The Kaminer Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes. It also earmarks funds for causes like education, health, and human services.
IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.
PROFILE: The Kaminer Foundation was established in 1985. New York psychiatrist Henry Kaminer and other family members steer it together. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax filings, the Kaminer Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes. It also earmarks funds for causes like education, health, and human services.
The foundation directs the bulk of its annual funds of late to Bikkurim: Incubator for New Jewish Ideas, which “energizes and enriches the North American Jewish community by identifying innovative Jewish ideas and nurturing them to organizational sustainability.” Bikkurim provides fledgling, innovative, New York-based, Jewish, non-profit initiatives with rent-free office space, on-site free capacity-building, a small stipend, and access to a vast array of professional networks and services.
Grants range from $50 to $325,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away approximately $364,000. Past grantees include Anti-Defamation League, Bend the Arc Jewish Partnership for Justice, Bronx High School of Science, City Harvest, Friends of the High Line, Museum of Arts and Design, Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation, and City College Fund.
While the Kaminer Foundation keeps a low profile, it accepts proposals. Grantseekers should submit a letter. There are no application deadlines or restrictions on awards.
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CONTACT:
Dr. Henry Kaminer
95 Charles Street
New York, NY 10014