[Max Kade Foundation](https://www.maxkadefoundation.org)

Rolling (applications accepted any time)

No fixed amount; grants are typically for one year and only one grant per organization per year for the same purpose.

Annual grants for 501(c)(3) educational or charitable organizations, supporting specific projects with an emphasis on accountability.

Proposals from individuals are not accepted; only one grant per organization for the same purpose each year.

--- ## Description The Max Kade Foundation provides annual grants to U.S.-based educational institutions and charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The Foundation supports a wide range of projects, particularly those advancing German-American relations, academic exchange, and cultural understanding. Grants are awarded for specific, well-defined projects and are intended to be used solely for the approved purpose. Accountability is emphasized; recipients must submit comprehensive final reports detailing the project’s execution and use of funds. --- ## Due Dates - Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year (rolling deadline). - Larger proposals are reviewed at biannual Board of Directors meetings. --- ## Funding Amount - No set minimum or maximum award amount. - Grants are typically made for a one-year term. - Only one grant per organization for the same general purpose is permitted each year. - Multi-year commitments are discouraged. --- ## Eligibility - Only educational institutions and charitable organizations recognized as tax-exempt public charities under IRS section 501(c)(3) are eligible. - Proposals from individuals are not accepted. - Organizations must submit a copy of their IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter with the application. --- ## Application Process - Submit a written letter of request (no email submissions) including: - Name and address of the applying organization - Description of the proposed project and specific amount requested - IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter - Project time frame - Address all proposals to: - Lya Friedrich Pfeifer, JD Max Kade Foundation, Inc. 6 East 87th Street New York, NY 10128 - Larger proposals are reviewed by the Board of Directors (meets twice yearly). - Additional information may be requested prior to grant disbursement. - A single grant per organization per year for the same purpose. - Recipients must submit a final report with budget details upon project completion. --- ## Additional Information - Approved grant funds must be used exclusively for the stated purpose. - Unused funds must be refunded to the Foundation. - Multi-year funding is generally not supported. - The Foundation does not accept or review grant requests via email. --- ## External Links - [Max Kade Foundation Grants Overview](https://www.maxkadefoundation.org/grants) - [Max Kade Foundation Main Site](https://www.maxkadefoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Person | Address | Phone | |-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Lya Friedrich Pfeifer, JD | Max Kade Foundation, Inc.
6 East 87th Street
New York, NY 10128 | (646) 672-4354 |

Grants - Max Kade Foundation

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