Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-6144809

The Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in New York City. Established in 1963, the foundation operates as a non-operating private foundation with a focus on charitable grantmaking to preselected organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

-1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$102K

-17.6% YoY

Grant Count

-9.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-8.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, and Arizona, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $272K (60%)

California $76K (17%)

Arizona $25K (5%)

Massachusetts $19K (4%)

Texas $12K (3%)

District of Columbia $9K (2%)

Washington $8K (2%)

Georgia $8K (2%)

+12 more states

States

Arkansas Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Kansas Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New York Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

AlexandriaAltadenaArlingtonAtlantaAustinBaltimoreBonita SpringsBostonBronxBurbankCambridgeCharlotteChicagoChicoCosta MesaDallasDecaturEl DoradoFort LauderdaleGlendale

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $1.4 million (as of 2022)

Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $1 million in 2010 to $1.4 million in 2022

Annual Income: $144,000

Tax Status: 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation; contributions are tax-deductible

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,389,394	$1,414,805	$1,453,120
Revenue	$89,947	$90,834	$80,092
Expenses	$115,358	$129,149	$104,572
Qualifying Distributions	$115,281	$128,946	$104,410
Net Investment Income	$89,870	$90,609	$79,930
Distributable Amount	$128,462	$109,360	$113,851

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of Israel Defense Force ($30,000), Aforam(american Friends of Rambam Medical Center) ($22,505), Jewish National Fund ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE LOS ANGELES, LA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,192
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
AMERICANS FOR BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,033
BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,023
AMERICAN GIVES INC WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,100
FRIENDS OF ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$30,000
HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY MURRIETA, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY RYE BROOK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$750
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMBRIDGE, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Principal Officer: Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn

The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT L KUHN	PRESIDENT	2	—
ADAM Z KUHN	VICE-PRESIDENT, TREASURER, SECRETARY	2	—

Contact Information

Address: 1050 Park Ave # 12b, New York City, NY 10028-1031

Phone: 212-289-0314

EIN: 13-6144809

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Inc?

The foundation makes contributions exclusively to preselected charitable organizations. According to available records, the foundation has made 191 grants totaling $328,000, with a median grant of $1,000. **Grant Characteristics:** • Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10,000 • Average award: $2,000 • The foundation has supported 108 unique organizations **Recent Giving Trends:** • Annual giving grew from $72,000 in 2020 to $178,000 in 2022 • Annual income is reported at $144,000

Where does Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, and Arizona, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states.

What size grants does Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Inc awarded 28 grants totaling $102K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $128K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Inc's EIN?

Lee and Louis Kuhn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6144809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.