Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation
The Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation is a private foundation based in Independence, Ohio. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including educational, religious, youth-serving, and social-service organizations.
Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation at a glance
In short: Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation gave $108K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,000
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,154
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,070,119
- +12.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gregory and Lyn Kurtz 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: 6355 Evergreen Dr, Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 524-4476
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint John Institute ($30K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 30% to recipients in Colorado. Smaller shares went to recipients in Maryland (4%), Wisconsin (3%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 112% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $109K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John Institute Englewood, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
| House of Champions Cleveland, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone of Hope Independence, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Cleveland, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries Akron, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Padua Franciscan High School Parma, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Sisters Tor Toronto, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Allison Rose Foundation Independence, OH | General Support | $4,000 |
| Holy Family Cancer Home Parma, OH | General Support | $4,000 |
| Walsh Jesuit High School Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,070,119 | $350,134 | $117,108 | $108,000 | 26 | $108,000 | $91,026 | $114,307 |
| 2023 | $1,837,093 | $273,034 | $126,166 | $108,500 | 33 | $108,500 | $40,927 | $101,164 |
| 2022 | $1,690,225 | $412,821 | $86,231 | $71,500 | 24 | $71,500 | $98,466 | $90,294 |
| 2021 | $1,363,635 | $217,483 | $63,743 | $51,000 | 8 | $51,000 | $27,079 | $81,704 |
| 2020 | $1,210,760 | $201,967 | $47,168 | $39,000 | 20 | — | $23,804 | $54,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Saint John Institute describes its work as forming Christians to lead in family, business, and culture. House of Champions provides free after-school programming for children in grades 2 through 4. Cornerstone of Hope provides bereavement support to people experiencing loss. Other recipients include Padua Franciscan High School, an endowment fund benefiting the school; Allison Rose Foundation, which works with food-allergy families; and Haven of Hope, a victim advocacy center offering trauma-informed services and emergency shelter.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $108,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest grants included $30,000 to Saint John Institute, and $10,000 each to House of Champions and Cornerstone of Hope. Other notable awards included $5,000 each to Catholic Charities, Haven of Rest Ministries, Padua Franciscan High School, and Franciscan Sisters TOR; and $4,000 each to Allison Rose Foundation and Holy Family Cancer Home. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory Kurtz as president, Lyn Kurtz as vice-president, Ashley Kurtz-Rizzo as secretary, Tiffany Kurtz-Bean as treasurer, Gregory T. Kurtz as assistant treasurer, and Victoria Kurtz as assistant secretary.
Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation is led by Gregory T. Kurtz, President & Assistant Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory T. Kurtz
President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Kurtz-Rizzo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyn Kurtz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Kurtz-Bean
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Kurtz
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation
How much does Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation give each year?
Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation gave $108K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $109K across 33 grants.
What is Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation's typical grant size?
Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,154, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation give grants?
Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (9 grants), Englewood, CO (2 grants), Independence, OH (2 grants) and Parma, OH (2 grants).
Does Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation's largest grantees?
Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saint John Institute ($30,000), House of Champions ($10,000) and Cornerstone of Hope ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation?
Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Saint John Institute describes its work as forming Christians to lead in family, business, and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gregory and Lyn Kurtz 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 Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation's EIN?
Gregory and Lyn Kurtz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3053995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gregory and Lyn Kurtz 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.
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