John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd
John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $903K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $83K.
John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd at a glance
In short: John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd gave $66K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $65,500
- +47.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,188
- +28.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $903,055
- +3.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (77% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Calvary Christian School ($32K). Together the top 8 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2024) to $66K (2026). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian School Pacific Palisades, CA | General Support | $31,500 |
| Steadfast LA Foundation San Rafael, CA | General Support | $19,000 |
| Seven Star Womens Kung Fu Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Vera Project Seattle, WA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Seattle Streets Alliance Seattle, WA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Carnegie Science Center Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
| St Margaret Memorial Hospital Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $903,055 | $93,963 | $83,404 | $65,500 | 8 | $72,153 | $83,378 | $75,171 |
| 2025 | $874,794 | $50,837 | $60,905 | $44,500 | 7 | $50,726 | $41,120 | $54,248 |
| 2024 | $884,869 | $36,172 | $58,636 | $44,000 | 12 | $49,724 | $26,491 | $52,081 |
| 2023 | $905,199 | $-9,813 | $65,068 | $49,000 | 13 | $56,021 | $19,147 | $49,015 |
| 2022 | $983,189 | $96,413 | $63,127 | $45,000 | 14 | $53,378 | $87,311 | $57,441 |
| 2021 | $947,293 | $65,317 | $61,083 | $45,000 | 14 | — | $56,683 | $53,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$14K (2023) → $17K (2026)
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, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $17K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
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 $66K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $45K across 7 grants.
What is John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's typical grant size?
John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's median grant in 2026 was $3,250, and its average grant was $8,188, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd give grants?
John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (12%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants) and 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 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's largest grantees?
John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd's largest 2026 grantees include Calvary Christian School ($31,500), Steadfast LA Foundation ($19,000) and Seven Star Womens Kung Fu ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd?
John E & Elizabeth Kurtz Charitable Fnd reported $903K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (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 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 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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