John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd

Foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 52-7100427

John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $875K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $41K.

Key facts about John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd

In short: John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd gave $45K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
52-7100427
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$44,500
Grants made (2025)
7
Average grant
$6,357
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$874,794
Primary geography
California (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$875K

-1.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$45K

+1.1% YoY

Grant Count

7

-41.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+73.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
  • In 2025 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

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of all 7 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

SeattleNew YorkPittsburghPacific PalisadesSparksWilliamstownLenexaLos AngelesSan RafaelWashington DcWest Hollywood

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K14 grants202114 grants202213 grants202312 grants20247 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Calvary Christian School: $18KCalvary Christian School$18KAmerican Red Cross: $10KAmerican Red Cross$10KSeven Star Womens Kung Fu: $6KSeven Star Womens Kung Fu$6KMetropolitan Museum of Art: $5KMetropolitan Museum of Art$5KSteadfast LA Foundation: $5KSteadfast LA Foundation$5KCarnegie Science Center: $1KCarnegie Science Center$1KSt Margaret Memorial Hospital: $1KSt Margaret Memorial Hospital$1K

Grant Size Distribution

60 grants across all recorded years

60<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pacific Palisades, CAGENERAL SUPPORT$17,500
AMERICAN RED CROSS Washington DC, DCGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
SEVEN STAR WOMENS KUNG FU Seattle, WAGENERAL SUPPORT$5,500
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART New York, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
STEADFAST LA FOUNDATION San Rafael, CAGENERAL SUPPORT$4,500
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER Pittsburgh, PAGENERAL SUPPORT$1,000
ST MARGARET MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Pittsburgh, PAGENERAL SUPPORT$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$874,794$884,869$905,199
Revenue$50,837$36,172$-9,813
Expenses$60,905$58,636$65,068
Qualifying Distributions$50,726$49,724$56,021
Net Investment Income$41,120$26,491$19,147
Distributable Amount$54,248$52,081$49,015

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • PNC Bank N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $14K (2023) → $16K (2025)

  • Kenneth J. Kurtz

    Advisory Committee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Roger Kurtz

    Advisory Committee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan K. Mill

    Advisory Committee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Courtney Mill Dore Co Susan K. Mill

    Advisory Committee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Edwin Mill Co Susan K. Mill

    Advisory Committee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: PNC Bank NA (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Roy Thomas Clark Esq. (2021–2022) — Advisory Committee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

PNC Bank N a — Trustee: $16KPNC Bank N aTrustee$16K

Frequently asked questions about John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd

How much does John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd give each year?

John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd gave $45K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 12 grants.

What is John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's typical grant size?

John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,357, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd give grants?

John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and Washington (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).

Does John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's largest grantees?

John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's largest 2025 grantees include Calvary Christian School ($17,500), American Red Cross ($10,000) and Seven Star Womens Kung Fu ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd?

John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd reported $875K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd?

John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $875K in total assets as of 2025.

What is John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's EIN?

John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7100427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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