Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation
Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hackensack, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation at a glance
In short: Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,027
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,027
- Median grant
- $8,027
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Safety & Change Inc ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation gives
- Giving grew 6589% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120 (2020) to $34K (2018). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Safety & Change Inc New City, NY | Support education of systemic racism to try to stop it | $8,027 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $8,290 | $8,027 | 1 | $8,027 | — |
| 2022 | $654,237 | $92,089 | $14,187 | — | — | — | $83,639 |
| 2021 | $568,317 | $46,747 | $14,842 | $120 | 1 | $120 | $37,934 |
| 2020 | $550,104 | $25,202 | $17,180 | $120 | 1 | — | $25,202 |
| 2019 | $531,582 | $14,460 | $41,355 | $33,400 | 13 | — | $8,995 |
| 2018 | $562,241 | $133,894 | $53,176 | $33,989 | 18 | — | $127,414 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark A Berman
Authorized Officer
Director → Authorized Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Niam Bulbulia
Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leonard Kurz (2018–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation
How much does Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation give each year?
Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation operate?
Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Tennessee.
What is Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation's EIN?
Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5420946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
Live grants for the work Leonard Merrill Kurz Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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