Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation
The Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed awards including support for health, education, religious, community, and other charitable purposes.
Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation at a glance
In short: Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation gave $563K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $563,364
- -61.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,139
- -68.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $35,473
- -27.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Gs Wealth Services PO Box 15201, Albany, NY 12212-5201
Phone: (518) 640-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stem Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck Inc ($135K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $558K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 63 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 13% to California, 7% to Wyoming, and 1% to Washington, DC. The filing lists 13% under an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation gives
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 342% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $563K (2025) to $1.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $563K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $100,965 |
| Stem Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck Inc Larchmont, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $100,964 |
| Larchmont Temple Inc Larchmont, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $99,503 |
| San Francisco 49ers Foundation Santa Clara, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $75,066 |
| University of Calgary | General Charitable Purpose | $72,963 |
| Old Bill's Fun Run Jackson, WY | General Charitable Purpose | $35,853 |
| Stem Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck Inc Larchmont, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $34,100 |
| Mamaroneck - Larchmont Student Aid Fund Larchmont, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Project Healthy Minds New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Hope & Heroes New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $35,473 | $66,982 | $564,164 | $563,364 | 17 | $563,614 | $66,982 | $165,036 |
| 2024 | $49,180 | $1,115,870 | $1,465,636 | $1,464,386 | 14 | $1,464,636 | $72,798 | $149,513 |
| 2023 | $54,270 | $1,073,566 | $1,815,199 | $1,813,149 | 17 | $1,813,399 | $87,252 | $155,154 |
| 2022 | $45,278 | $113,525 | $748,508 | $747,258 | 13 | $747,508 | $113,525 | $198,569 |
| 2021 | $109,035 | $1,339,912 | $1,803,320 | $1,802,070 | 2 | $1,802,070 | $96,067 | $245,664 |
| 2020 | $70,906 | $2,108,272 | $1,308,120 | $1,307,870 | 2 | — | $110,602 | $138,467 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K 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 include awards designated for general charitable purposes. Among the organizations it supported, Project Healthy Minds describes its mission as tackling the growing mental health crisis; Slow Food in the Tetons says it works to grow the local and regional food economy; and the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon says it aims to help young people reach their full potential.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $563,364. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $100,965, with a median award of $10,000. Notable grants included $100,965 to NYU Langone Health, $100,964 to Stem Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck, $99,503 to Larchmont Temple, $75,066 to the San Francisco 49ers Foundation, and $72,963 to the University of Calgary. Other awards included $10,000 each to Project Healthy Minds and Hope & Heroes, $2,500 to Slow Food in the Tetons, and $500 to the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J Richard Kushel, Gloria Joan Kushel, Eric Kushel, and Caroline Kushel as directors.
Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gloria Joan Kushel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Richard Kushel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Kushel
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Kushel
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen Kushel (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation
How much does Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation give each year?
Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation gave $563K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 14 grants.
What is Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation's typical grant size?
Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $33,139, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation give grants?
Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (13%) and Wyoming (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Larchmont, NY (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Jackson, WY (2 grants) and Lovell, ME (2 grants).
Does Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation's largest grantees?
Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stem Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck Inc ($135,064 across 2 grants), Larchmont Temple Inc ($104,503 across 2 grants) and NYU Langone Health ($100,965), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation?
Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $564K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for general charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation?
The foundation states 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 Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation's EIN?
Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1397530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gloria and Richard Kushel 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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