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A KINDER WORLD FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 206197902 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T22 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$963K
expenses
$161K
net assets
$12.9M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

A KINDER WORLD FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support animal welfare, conservation, and human services. The foundation funds organizations working with animals in crisis, victims of domestic violence, and youth development programs. Its grantmaking spans local, national, and international initiatives.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Animal Welfare & Conservation Grants
Funds sanctuaries and conservation organizations supporting primates, tigers, and other animals in crisis globally
Emergency Response Support
Provides emergency funding to primate sanctuaries and animal rescue organizations during critical needs
Helping Pets and People in Crisis
Grants to organizations that provide pet-related support to individuals and families experiencing crisis
Support for Victims of Domestic Violence
Funds services for survivors of domestic violence through partnerships with direct-service organizations
Youth Development and Education
Supports programs that promote youth leadership, emotional well-being, and educational advancement
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 3 activities
    • Funding animal welfare and conservation efforts
      Finances animal welfare and conservation work globally, including support for Save the Chimps, Animals Asia Foundation, and Pan-African Sanctuaries Alliance.
    • Funding capacity-building for animal sanctuaries
      Awards grants to strengthen organizational capacity, such as funding provided to Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary.
    • Funding emergency response activities for animal sanctuaries
      Supports emergency response operations at animal sanctuaries, including Tiger Sanctuaries, Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary Inc, Pan-African Sanctuaries Alliance, and Four Paws International.
  • Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
    • Funding services for victims of domestic violence
      Provides funding to the Urban Resource Institute to support victims of domestic violence.
  • Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
    • Funding support for pets and people in crisis
      Funds organizations such as Animal Haven and Pets Are Wonderful Support to provide assistance to pets and people in crisis, primarily in New York.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding youth development and education programs
      Supports youth development and education initiatives through grants to organizations like Riley's Way Foundation.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$963K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$470K49%
Other revenue$493K
expenses
Total expenses$161K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$562K
balance sheet
Total assets$12.87M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$12.87M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +12.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • DAVID B SWARTZ — TRUSTEE
  • DIANA CASTELLANOS SWARTZ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • ANIMAL HAVEN Partner — Funded to support pets and people in crisis in New York.
  • ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION Partner — Funded for animal welfare and conservation work in China.
  • FOUR PAWS INTERNATIONAL Partner — Funded for emergency response activities.
  • JUNGLE FRIENDS PRIMATE SANCTUARY INC Partner — Funded for emergency response activities.
  • OKLAHOMA PRIMATE SANCTUARY Partner — Funded for capacity-building initiatives.
  • PAN-AFRICAN SANCTUARIES ALLIANCE Partner — Funded for emergency response and animal welfare and conservation efforts.
  • PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT Partner — Funded to assist pets and people in crisis.
  • RILEYS WAY FOUNDATION Partner — Funded for youth development and education programs.
  • SAVE THE CHIMPS Partner — Funded for animal welfare and conservation efforts.
  • TIGER SANCTUARIES Partner — Funded for emergency response activities.
  • URBAN RESOURCE INSTITUTE Partner — Funded to support victims of domestic violence.