Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc
Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Rafael, California. Its 2024 filing describes direct distributions to charitable organizations and reports grants to organizations in California, Ohio, Illinois, New York, and Washington, DC.
Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc gave $6K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $173), top state Ohio. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,536
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $173
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $109,871
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (48% 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 Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 204 Riviera Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: (440) 333-9005
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Playhouse Square ($750). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 188 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 48% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients and 34% to California recipients. Illinois received 5%, while New York and Washington, DC each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 32 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $141; repeat grants $178. How we count
Medians: $73 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $6K (2024) to $7K (2021). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Playhouse Square Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $750 |
| Msass of CWRU Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $400 |
| Silverton Family Learning Center San Anselmo, CA | Unrestricted Grant | $400 |
| Ashkenaz Music & Dance Center Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted Grant | $300 |
| Hope United Akron, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $300 |
| Gan Halev San Geronimo, CA | Unrestricted Grant | $270 |
| Alzheimers Assoc Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Grant | $250 |
| Night Light Cinema Akron, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $240 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum Sausalito, CA | Unrestricted Grant | $229 |
| EDF New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,871 | $4,677 | $6,265 | $5,536 | 32 | $5,536 | $4,552 | $5,389 |
| 2023 | $109,577 | $7,333 | $6,273 | $5,552 | 39 | $5,552 | $3,602 | $5,223 |
| 2022 | $104,614 | $1,759 | $6,993 | $6,222 | 37 | $6,222 | $2,791 | $6,310 |
| 2021 | $146,168 | $43,495 | $7,931 | $7,164 | 43 | $7,164 | $4,746 | $7,041 |
| 2020 | $130,805 | $9,669 | $19,545 | $5,763 | 37 | — | $8,326 | $5,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “direct distributions to deserving charitable organizations aggregating to 5% of the foundation’s assets.” Its 2024 grants were designated as unrestricted. Recipients included arts, cultural, educational, health, and community organizations.
Among the supported organizations, Bay Area Discovery Museum says it creates playful learning experiences to inspire children’s passion for discovery. Stewart’s Caring Place says it offers free supportive services and programs to individuals and families on their cancer journey.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $5,536. Grants ranged from $20 to $750, with a median of $100. Its largest listed grants were $750 to Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio; $400 each to MSASS of CWRU in Cleveland and Silverton Family Learning Center in San Anselmo, California; and $300 each to Ashkenaz Music & Dance Center in Berkeley, California, and Hope United in Akron, Ohio. Other listed recipients included Gan Halev ($270), Alzheimer’s Association ($250), Night Light Cinema ($240), Bay Area Discovery Museum ($229), EDF ($200), Habitat for Humanity in San Francisco ($200), and Kent EDU ($200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Kurzweil as president and Lloyd Kurzweil as treasurer.
Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc is led by Alan Kurzweil, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Kurzweil
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lloyd Kurzweil
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc
How much does Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc gave $6K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 39 grants.
What is Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $173, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc that year got $141 on average.
Where does Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (4 grants), Akron, OH (4 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Berkeley, CA (2 grants).
Does Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Playhouse Square ($750), Msass of CWRU ($400) and Silverton Family Learning Center ($400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc?
Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc reported $110K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “direct distributions to deserving charitable organizations aggregating to 5% of the foundation’s assets.” Its 2024 grants were designated as unrestricted. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kurzweil Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0744712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kurzweil Family Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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