Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation
The Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 14 grants totaling $112,000 to charitable organizations.
Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation gave $112K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $112,000
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $876,743
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Sacks 600 Third Avenue 2604, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 682-6640
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bargemusic ($20K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 21% to recipients in Washington, DC, 5% to Maine, 4% to Virginia, and 4% to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 173% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2019) to $113K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bargemusic New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Panzi Foundation Wsshington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Macula Founation Inc New York, NY | Research | $20,000 |
| The Tibet Fund New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Restoration Laos Bath, ME | General Support | $6,000 |
| Institute of World Affairs Vienna, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sail to Prevail Newport, RI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Steppers Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Junglevine Foundation Inc Des Moines, IA | General Support | $5,000 |
| S'cool Sounds Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $876,743 | $159,278 | $130,706 | $112,000 | 14 | $114,289 | $145,401 | $65,996 |
| 2024 | $848,171 | $237,532 | $113,184 | $100,000 | 11 | $101,781 | $226,705 | $63,104 |
| 2023 | $723,823 | $65,723 | $112,274 | $100,250 | 12 | $102,034 | $56,287 | $53,953 |
| 2022 | $770,374 | $75,457 | $129,055 | $112,500 | 12 | $112,500 | $64,815 | $58,504 |
| 2021 | $823,972 | $251,304 | $103,316 | $81,750 | 11 | $83,875 | $237,966 | $80,209 |
| 2020 | $675,984 | $187,730 | $67,408 | $54,250 | 10 | — | $176,979 | $64,108 |
| 2019 | $551,737 | $62,833 | $67,137 | $54,250 | 13 | — | $52,909 | $49,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including music and the arts, research, social services, and international and community programs. For example, Bargemusic says it presents year-round chamber music concerts to enhance New York City’s cultural life and make chamber music accessible. Sail to Prevail says it uses therapeutic sailing to help people with disabilities overcome adversity, while S’Cool Sounds says it uses music to inspire, educate, and connect children and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $112,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $20,000 each to Bargemusic for general support, Panzi Foundation for general support, and Macula Foundation Inc. for research; and $10,000 to The Tibet Fund for general support. Other recipients included Restoration Laos ($6,000), Institute of World Affairs ($5,000), Sail to Prevail ($5,000), Brooklyn Steppers Inc. ($5,000), S’Cool Sounds ($5,000), Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen ($5,000), and Bhutan Foundation ($2,500), each for general support.
Other 2025 recipients included Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center, which describes its mission as promoting well-being, self-reliance, and dignity throughout life, and Council on Foundations, which says it supports a community of philanthropic professionals and organizations and fosters an environment where philanthropy can thrive.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Geraldine S Kunstadter as chairman and treasurer, Lisa Kunstadter as secretary, Christoper Kunstadter as VP, and Elizabeth von Habsburg as president.
Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth Von Habsburg, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Von Habsburg
President
Vice President & Ass't Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geraldine S. Kunstadter
Chairman & Treasurer
Chairman & President → Chairman & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christoper Kunstadter
Vice President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kunstadter
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation
How much does Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation give each year?
Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation gave $112K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 11 grants.
What is Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,000, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation give grants?
Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Maine (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bargemusic ($20,000), Panzi Foundation ($20,000) and Macula Founation Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation?
Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation reported $877K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including music and the arts, research, social services, and international and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation's EIN?
Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6047975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Albert Kunstadter Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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