Kazickas Family Foundation
The Kazickas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sands Point, New York. It supports organizations advancing a better future for Lithuanians in Lithuania and the diaspora, while also sometimes supporting organizations working on other causes around the world.
Kazickas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kazickas Family Foundation gave $667K across 94 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state New York. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $666,704
- +36.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 94
- +40.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,093
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,935
- Total assets
- $6,442,387
- +95.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (27 of 88, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (23% 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 Kazickas Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation’s statement on its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website also describes an application process for eligible organizations: applicants must have 501(c)(3) status, and the Foundation does not generally fund individuals. The website says funded organizations must submit an end-of-grant report before applying for additional support; it also describes an open competition and the possibility of requesting feedback after a decline.
- Review Cycle
- The application page says applications are not currently being accepted and lists review dates in January, April, and July 2027 for applications received by December 31, March 31, and June 30, respectively. A separate Foundation announcement described a 2026 application cycle with deadlines in 2025 and 2026.
- Deadline
- The application page says applications are not currently being accepted and lists review dates in January, April, and…
- Contact
Mailing address: Co J Kazickas 4 Backus Farm Lane, Sands Point, NY 11050
Phone: (516) 849-2442
Website: https://kazickasfamilyfoundation.lt
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kazickas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uncommonorg ($50K). Together the top 10 received $272K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($56,330), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
400 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 388 grants of 400 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says most of its grants support causes in Lithuania and projects related to Lithuania in the United States, although it has also supported projects in other countries. In 2024, its grants included recipients in New York, Connecticut, Illinois, and Massachusetts, among other locations. The reported state-share breakdown includes 23% for New York, 7% for Illinois, 4% for Connecticut, and 3% for Massachusetts; another 59% share is listed without a recipient state identified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kazickas Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 88 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $488K (2023) to $828K (2022). In 2024 it made 94 grants totaling $667K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uncommonorg Amagansett, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Bring Together | General Support | $33,191 |
| Assist Suffield, CT | General Support | $30,000 |
| Religines Muzikos Centras | General Support | $29,950 |
| Kauno Technologijos Universitetas | General Support | $27,763 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation Southampton, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Muziejus | General Support | $21,561 |
| Blueyellow USA Naperville, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Alexandra Kazickas Lithuanian School Aquebogue, NY | General Support | $17,500 |
| East Hampton Historical Society East Hampton, NY | General Support | $16,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 grants comprised 94 awards; the 2023 grants comprised 67, and the 2022 grants comprised 89.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,442,387 | $5,500,319 | $1,314,058 | $666,704 | 94 | $1,251,215 | $1,363,294 | $796,818 |
| 2023 | $3,295,928 | $31,104 | $1,268,847 | $487,785 | 67 | $1,129,654 | — | $617,452 |
| 2022 | $4,108,662 | $-207,849 | $1,654,471 | $828,041 | 89 | $1,491,091 | — | $657,289 |
| 2021 | $5,210,958 | $702,469 | $1,217,481 | $660,896 | 62 | $1,183,347 | $607,129 | $733,277 |
| 2020 | $5,791,335 | $306,696 | $1,174,339 | $680,350 | 88 | — | $219,479 | $684,683 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kazickas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $797K 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
The Foundation’s mission is to support organizations in Lithuania and the diaspora that are working to create a better future for Lithuanians everywhere. Its stated focus areas include youth empowerment and education, arts and culture, diaspora engagement, social welfare, and crisis response. It also supports initiatives in areas including medicine, science, and human rights.
The Foundation provides general operating and project support to nonprofit organizations. Examples among its 2024 grantees include UNCOMMONORG, whose stated mission is to help unemployed young adults from low-income communities launch technology careers through free workshops and seminars; the East Hampton Historical Society, which says it collects, preserves, presents, and interprets the area’s heritage; Northwell Health Foundation, which says it supports efforts including care for underserved and uninsured people and medical research; and Lithuanian World Center, which says it promotes and preserves Lithuanian culture and heritage.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 94 grants totaling $666,704. Grants ranged from $1 to $50,000, with a median of $3,935. Listed awards included $50,000 to UNCOMMONORG, $33,191 to Bring Together, $30,000 to ASSIST, $29,950 to Religines Muzikos Centras, $27,763 to Kauno Technologijos Universitetas, and $25,000 to Southampton Hospital Foundation. The listed purposes for these awards were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jurate Kazickas as director and president; John A. Kazickas as treasurer and secretary; and Michael V. Kazickas and Joseph M. Kazickas as directors.
Kazickas Family Foundation is led by Jurate Kazickas, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jurate Kazickas
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Kazickas
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael V. Kazickas
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Kazickas
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Kazickas Family Foundation
How much does Kazickas Family Foundation give each year?
Kazickas Family Foundation gave $667K across 94 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $488K across 67 grants.
What is Kazickas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kazickas Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,935, and its average grant was $7,093, across 94 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kazickas Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Kazickas Family Foundation give grants?
Kazickas Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were East Hampton, NY (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Naperville, IL (2 grants) and Lemont, IL (2 grants).
Does Kazickas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Kazickas Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (88 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship/Scholarship" (6 grants).
Who are Kazickas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kazickas Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Uncommonorg ($50,000), Bring Together ($33,191) and Assist ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($56,330), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kazickas Family Foundation?
Kazickas Family Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $797K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kazickas Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to support organizations in Lithuania and the diaspora that are working to create a better future for Lithuanians everywhere. Its stated focus areas include youth empowerment and education, arts and culture, diaspora engagement, social welfare, and crisis response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kazickas Family Foundation?
The Foundation’s statement on its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kazickas Family Foundation's EIN?
Kazickas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4011883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kazickas 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.
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