Kugler Foundation
Kugler Foundation is a private foundation, based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $330K.
Kugler Foundation at a glance
In short: Kugler Foundation gave $1.5M across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $217K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,518,028
- +1541.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $216,861
- +1072.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (93% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Kugler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($1.4M). Together the top 7 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 40 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2019) to $1.5M (2021). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $1,410,528 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $30,000 |
| Jewish Home at Rockleigh Rockleigh, NJ | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $30,000 |
| Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Wilshire Blvd Temple Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Steven Wise Free Synagogue New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $330,416 | $1,521,070 | $1,518,028 | 7 | $330,059 | $48,839 |
| 2020 | $1,190,654 | $214,209 | $103,594 | $92,500 | 5 | $213,074 | $65,363 |
| 2019 | $1,267,104 | $83,300 | $66,327 | $57,000 | 28 | $64,660 | $59,922 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kugler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kugler Foundation is led by Adam Kugler, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Adam Kugler
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma Kugler
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Iva Wesley
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kugler
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Kugler
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sol Kugler (2019–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 82020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Kugler Foundation
How much does Kugler Foundation give each year?
Kugler Foundation gave $1.5M across 7 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $93K across 5 grants.
What is Kugler Foundation's typical grant size?
Kugler Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $20,000, and its average grant was $216,861, across 7 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kugler Foundation give grants?
Kugler Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does Kugler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kugler Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kugler Foundation's largest grantees?
Kugler Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($1,410,528), Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Inc ($30,000) and Jewish Home at Rockleigh ($30,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is Kugler Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Kugler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kugler Foundation's EIN?
Kugler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6070825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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