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The Karen Katen Foundation: 60 grants to organizations, $368,050 (tax year ended December 2025)
The Karen Katen Foundation, a private foundation in Westport, CT, paid 60 grants to organizations totaling $368,050 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on April 22, 2026. The largest was $73,200 to Cleveland Clinic Indian River in Vero Beach, FL for unrestrictedgrant.
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- EIN
- 207103490
- Based in
- Westport, CT
- Assets
- $6,446,428
- Grants paid
- $368,050
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed April 22, 2026, IRS object ID 202641129349100604. It reported $368,050 in grants paid; 60 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $73,200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | unrestrictedgraant | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Simpson College | New London, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | unrestricted grant | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Connecticut River Museum | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| McKee Botanical Gardens | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Middlesex Health Philanthropy | Middlesex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ny Botanical Garden Center | Bronx, NY | unrestictedgrant | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Miss Stacie's Foundation | Centerbrook, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Youth Guidance | Chicago, IL | unrestrictedgrant | Education | $6,300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Visiting Nurse of Lower Valley | Centerbrook, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $5,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Help Me See | New York, NY | unrestricted Grant | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indian River Land Trust | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Johns Island Community Service | Vero Beach, FL | unrestictedgrant | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | unrestrictedgrant | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Johns Island Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Trickle Up | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Covenant Shelter of New London | New London, CT | unrestrictedgrant | Housing and shelter | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Environmental Learning Center | Bristol, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Florence Griswold Museum | Old Lyme, CT | unrestrictedgrant | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Red Door Community | New York, NY | unrestricted grant | Health care | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gifford Youth Center | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indian River Habitat for Humanity | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Education | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| One Love Learning | Atlanta, GA | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Senior Resource Association | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Susan Komen Annual Fund | Dallas, TX | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Learning Alliance | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Child and Family of Se CT | New London, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Court Appt Special Advocate | New Haven, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspca | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Capitol Squash | Hartfod, CT | unrestrictedgrant | Recreation and sports | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Global Kids | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | Youth development | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ocean Research & Conservation Association | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Environment | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wounded Warrior Project | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys and Girls Club | Palm Desert, CA | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brady United | Washington, DC | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Foundation of Middlesex County | Middletown, CT | unrestrictedgrant | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Deep River Land Trust | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Deep River Volunteer Fire | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Essex Historical Soc | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Essex Library Association | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | Education | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit | Cotuit, MA | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Humane Society of Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Old Lyme Lions Club | Old Lyme, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Theresa Academy | Kansas City, MO | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Gaylord Foundation | Wallingford, CT | unrestrictedgrant | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | unrestrictedgrant | $350 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchen | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $350 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Clarksburg, MD | unrestrictedgrant | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Fort Pierce, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Camp Haven | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Housing and shelter | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Canine Campanions | Santa Rosa, CA | unrestrictedGrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Deep River Chester Lions Club | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Deep River Library | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Essex Fire Dept | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indian River Historical Society | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Valley Shore YMCA | Westbrook, CT | unresricted grant | Human services | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed April 26, 2025, IRS object ID 202541169349101504. It reported $324,800 in grants paid; 63 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $88,200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | unrestrictedgraant | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Connecticut River Museum | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| McKee Botanical Gardens | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ny Botanical Garden Center | Bronx, NY | unrestictedgrant | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Comm FDTN of Eastern CT | New London, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Help Me See | New York, NY | unrestricted Grant | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Middlesex Health Philanthropy | Middlesex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | unrestricted grant | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Miss Stacie's Foundation | Centerbrook, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indian River Land Trust | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Johns Island Community Service | Vero Beach, FL | unrestictedgrant | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Kate | Old Saybrook, CT | unrestricted grant | $4,400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Visiting Nurse of Lower Valley | Centerbrook, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $4,100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Simpson College | New London, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Trickle Up | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Environmental Learning Center | Bristol, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Johns Island Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Red Door Community | New York, NY | unrestricted grant | Health care | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Florence Griswold Museum | Old Lyme, CT | unrestrictedgrant | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indian River Habitat for Humanity | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Education | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Susan Komen Annual Fund | Dallas, TX | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Learning Alliance | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Child and Family of Se CT | New London, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Court Appt Special Advocate | New Haven, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Deep River Volunteer Fire | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $1,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspca | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Capitol Squash | Hartfod, CT | unrestrictedgrant | Recreation and sports | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gifford Youth Center | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Global Kids | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | Youth development | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Habitat Scholarship Fund | Atlanta, GA | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wounded Warrior Project | New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Essex Historical Soc | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Senior Resources Association | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Congregation Church | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indian River Historical Society | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Deep River Land Trust | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Humane Society of Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Old Lyme Lions Club | Old Lyme, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Senior Resource Association | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Human services | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Theresa Academy | Kansas City, MO | unrestrictedgrant | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Youth Guidance | Chicago, IL | unrestrictedgrant | Education | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchen | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $350 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Clarksburg, MD | unrestrictedgrant | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pelican Island Audobon | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Fort Pierce, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vets Council of Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys and Girls Club | Palm Desert, CA | unrestrictedgrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brady United | Washington, DC | unrestrictedgrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Camp Haven | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Housing and shelter | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Canine Campanions | Santa Rosa, CA | unrestrictedGrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Deep River Library | Deep River, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Essex Fire Dept | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Essex Library Association | Essex, CT | unrestrictedgrant | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Old Lyme Ambulance | Old Lyme, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | unrestrictedgrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Valley Shore YMCA | Westbrook, CT | unresricted grant | Human services | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vero Beach Dog Park | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | Animal-related | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wheels & Keels FDTN | Vero Beach, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| MG Car Club | Cheshire, CT | unrestrictedgrant | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $111,550 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $6,500 |
| Health care | $5,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $4,500 |
| Housing and shelter | $3,000 |
| Human services | $3,000 |
| Recreation and sports | $2,000 |
| Youth development | $2,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Florida | $260,400 |
| Connecticut | $187,450 |
| Illinois | $139,300 |
| New York | $86,000 |
| District of Columbia | $5,750 |
| Texas | $4,000 |
| Georgia | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | $3,000 |
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Updated April 22, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.