Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc
Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. In filing year 2025, it reported grants to charitable organizations including a food-assistance provider, a homebuilding organization, health and education organizations, and Jewish community services organizations.
Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc at a glance
In short: Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc gave $154K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $154,245
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,569
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $2,892,900
- +5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Bessemer1325 Franklin Ave 560, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Soup Kitchen ($86K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 88 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Florida 71%, District of Columbia 13%, Washington 6%, New York 5%, and Minnesota 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 191% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 77% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $53K (2022) to $176K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Soup Kitchen Boynton Beach, FL | General Purpose | $85,600 |
| Caridad Center Boynton Beach, FL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Evergreen Habitat for Humanity Vancouver, WA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Ort America New York, NY | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Immunizeorg St. Paul, MN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Orr Early Childhood Coral Springs, FL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options Sunrise, FL | General Purpose | $4,800 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,892,900 | $299,167 | $178,951 | $154,245 | 18 | $157,056 | $185,628 | $205,000 |
| 2024 | $2,742,441 | $521,860 | $177,631 | $157,632 | 21 | $167,288 | $319,568 | $183,633 |
| 2023 | $2,477,252 | $397,706 | $121,141 | $115,075 | 18 | $118,685 | $95,201 | $144,691 |
| 2022 | $2,342,551 | $311,296 | $60,162 | $52,960 | 15 | $56,468 | $31,007 | $127,673 |
| 2021 | $2,231,955 | $529,996 | $180,045 | $175,550 | 16 | $178,746 | $228,521 | $123,696 |
| 2020 | $2,031,347 | $322,105 | $82,141 | $69,175 | 21 | — | $20,720 | $101,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc reported a distributable amount of $205K 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 included support for organizations whose missions address food and other basic needs, housing, health, education, and services for children and families. For example, The Soup Kitchen says it provides food, baby supplies, education, immunizations, and other items at no cost to people seeking aid. Evergreen Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes and communities, while Caridad Center describes its work to improve the health, education, and quality of life of underserved children and families in Palm Beach County.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes supporting immunization practice (Immunize.org), caring for at-risk children and people with developmental disabilities in the Jewish community (Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options), and advancing human rights and ending poverty internationally (American Jewish World Service).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $154,245. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $85,600, with a median grant of $3,400.
The largest reported grant was $85,600 to The Soup Kitchen in Boynton Beach, Florida. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to Caridad Center in Boynton Beach, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity in Vancouver, Washington, George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C. Additional grants included $6,000 to ORT America, $5,000 each to Immunize.org and Temple Beth Orr Early Childhood, and $4,800 to Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kerry Kuhn, Gail Kuhn, Lindsay Kuhn, Dana Kuhn, and Jordan Kuhn as directors.
Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dana Kuhn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Kuhn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Kuhn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Kuhn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Kuhn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc
How much does Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc give each year?
Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc gave $154K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $158K across 21 grants.
What is Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc's typical grant size?
Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,400, and its average grant was $8,569, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc give grants?
Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc gives mostly in Florida: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and Washington (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boynton Beach, FL (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Coral Springs, FL (2 grants).
Does Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc's largest grantees?
Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Soup Kitchen ($85,600), Caridad Center ($10,000) and Evergreen Habitat for Humanity ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc?
Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (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 Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions address food and other basic needs, housing, health, education, and services for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc's EIN?
Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3593047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Kerry & Gail Kuhn Fam Fdn Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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