The Kaye Family Foundation is a dedicated evergreen fund committed to supporting and enhancing life in New York City and beyond. We target our assistance towards the below, vulnerable issues:
Homelessness & Youth Support
Mental Health & Crisis Support
Promoting Human Rights & Combating Anti-Semitism
Conservation & Environmental Protection
Youth Education & Outdoor Programs
These initiatives reflect the lifelong values and generosity of Doris Granoff Kaye, who exemplifies kindness through philanthropy and personal interactions.
IMPACT & SELECTED CAUSES
Our recent contributions include support for the below causes.
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![The Convenant House is one of the causes supported by Jonathan Kaye and The Kaye Family Foundation.]()
Covenant House
Providing immediate and long-term support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking.
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![New York Cares is one of the causes supported by Jonathan Kaye and The Kaye Family Foundation. Mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service.]()
NEW YORK CARES
Mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service to meet pressing community needs.
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![Community Help In Park Slope (CHIPS) is one of the causes supported by Jonathan Kaye and The Kaye Family Foundation. Operating a soup kitchen and shelter for homeless pregnant women and infants, serving Brooklyn since 1971.]()
COMMUNITY HELP IN PARK SLOPE (CHIPS)
Operating a soup kitchen and shelter for homeless pregnant women and infants, serving Brooklyn since 1971.
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![Wounded Warrior Project is one of the causes supported by Jonathan Kaye and The Kaye Family Foundation. Assisting injured veterans in their recovery and transition to civilian life.]()
Wounded Warrior project
Assisting injured veterans in their recovery and transition to civilian life.
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![The Fresh Air Fund is one of the causes supported by Jonathan Kaye and The Kaye Family Foundation. Offering free summer experiences to New York City children from underserved communities.]()
THE FRESH AIR FUND
Offering free summer experiences to New York City children from underserved communities.
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![The Convenant House is one of the causes supported by Jonathan Kaye and The Kaye Family Foundation. Protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.]()
NATIONAL AUDOBON SOCIETY
Protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
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![Prospect Park Alliance is one of the causes supported by Jonathan Kaye and The Kaye Family Foundation.]()
PROSPECT PARK ALLIANCE
Maintaining and enhancing Brooklyn’s Prospect Park for the enjoyment of all residents.
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AMUDIM
Founded on the pillars of kindness, compassion, and dignity, Amudim functions as a confidential resource center that combats crisis through awareness and support, with expertise and care for those in need, their families, and entire communities.
TRUSTEES
Jonathan Kaye, Founder and Managing Trustee.
Jonathan Kaye is a veteran investment banker who has advised on hundreds of transactions over a 20+ year career. Jonathan and his wife, Jennifer, are longtime residents of Park Slope, Brooklyn, and active supporters of multiple local causes. Their three children attended the New York City Public School system. Jonathan is a graduate of Tufts University and the Duke University School of Law.
Jennifer Leng, MD, MPH, Founder and Trustee.
Dr. Jennifer Leng is an Associate Attending Physician and Director of Research Development in the Immigrant Health and Cancer Disparities (IHCD) Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She received her M.D. and M.P.H. from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Leng’s research focuses on the use of community-engaged approaches to develop and implement evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion interventions among immigrant, minoritized and other underserved populations. Dr. Leng also has a deep interest in addressing gender inequities and human trafficking, and in wildlife and habitat conservation.
Jordan Kaye, Trustee.
Jordan Kaye is a co-founder of Ibex Search, a recruiting firm in New York. Earlier in his career, Jordan practiced law in the litigation and restructuring departments of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, and served as a law clerk for the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico. He received his Juris Doctor at New York University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts at Tufts University, magna cum laude. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.
Jocelyn Kaye, Trustee.
How We Operate
Each year, between October 31st and November 30th, the Trustees of the Kaye Family Foundation select causes for the upcoming year’s allocations. All selected charities are 501(c)(3) entities recognized by the IRS and approved by major Donor Advised Fund (DAF) platforms, which distribute the Foundation’s annual contributions. Depending on need, Trustees may also offer time, additional fundraising activities, support, and governance oversight to various causes. We carefully evaluate each cause’s performance and finances through third-party platforms like Charity Navigator, and make selections between October 31st and November 30th.
about doris granoff kaye
The Kaye Family Foundation was created in honor of Doris Granoff Kaye. A mother of four and grandmother of twelve, Doris is an accomplished painter and artist, a remarkable gardener, a lifelong supporter of the arts and is fluent in multiple languages. Doris is a multi-decade supporter of the Audubon Society, the Fresh Air Fund, and multiple Jewish and other human rights organizations.
