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KENNETH COLE PRODUCTIONS FOUNDATION
New York, NY · EIN 562283049 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T22 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$740K
expenses
$185K
net assets
$2.1M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

KENNETH COLE PRODUCTIONS FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in New York that supports charitable, educational, and scientific initiatives through grantmaking. It funds organizations working in areas such as youth development, racial justice, health research, and the arts. The foundation does not appear to run direct programs, focusing instead on financial support to other nonprofits.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

General Grantmaking Program
Core activity of the foundation, funding external organizations in education, health, arts, and social justice without running direct service programs.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 2 activities
    • Funding paralysis research and quality-of-life improvements
      Funds Christopher Reeve Foundation to advance innovative research and improve quality of life for individuals and families affected by paralysis.
    • Funding stem cell research for disease cures
      Funds New York Stem Cell Foundation Inc to accelerate cures for major diseases through stem cell research and innovator programs.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding after-school and summer programs for low-income students
      Funds After School All-Stars of New York to provide free after-school and summer programs with a focus on STEM and academic support for low-income students.
  • Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding educational children's programming
      Funds Sesame Workshop to support educational programming designed to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding global advocacy and United Nations causes
      Funds United Nations Foundation to support UN-related causes, advocacy, and global problem-solving by connecting people, ideas, and resources.
  • Unrestricted Institutional Support for Medical Schools 1 activity
    • Funding healthcare-related charitable, educational, and scientific purposes
      Funds New York Presbyterian Fund for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes related to healthcare.
  • Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Funding independent artists and audience development in film and media
      Funds Sundance Institute to support the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences, particularly in film and creative storytelling.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Funding parental recognition and family support charities
      Funds Fathers Day Mothers Day Council Inc to honor parents and support charitable initiatives benefiting mothers, fathers, and children.
  • Human Rights Advocacy Funding 1 activity
    • Funding racial justice systems change initiatives
      Funds IF Foundation to advance systems change work focused on racial justice in the Washington DC area.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships and program activities in fashion education
      Funds Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation to support scholarships, fundraising, program activities, and subsidies for FIT and its units; cited twice in IRS-990 filings indicating sustained funding commitment.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding footwear industry community support
      Funds Two Ten Footwear Foundation Inc to strengthen the footwear community through financial, social, and educational support.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$740K
Contributions & grants$697K94%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$43K6%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$185K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$58K
balance sheet
Total assets$2.08M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2.08M
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +38.2%
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • After School All-Stars of New York Partner — Receives funding to provide free after school and summer programs for low-income students with a focus on STEM and academic support.
  • Christopher Reeve Foundation Partner — Receives funding to advance innovative research and improve quality of life for individuals impacted by paralysis.
  • Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation Partner — Receives funding for scholarships, fundraising, program support, and subsidies to FIT and its units.
  • Fathers Day Mothers Day Council Inc Partner — Receives funding to honor parents and support charities affecting mothers, fathers, and children.
  • IF Foundation Partner — Receives funding to advance systems change work for racial justice in the Washington DC area.
  • New York Presbyterian Fund Partner — Receives funding for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes in healthcare.
  • New York Stem Cell Foundation Inc Partner — Receives funding to accelerate cures for major diseases through stem cell research and innovator programs.
  • Sesame Workshop Partner — Receives funding to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through educational programming.
  • Sundance Institute Partner — Receives funding for the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences.
  • Two Ten Footwear Foundation Inc Partner — Receives funding to strengthen the footwear community with financial, social, and educational support.
  • United Nations Foundation Partner — Receives funding to support UN causes, advocacy, and global problem-solving.