Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation
Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8.2M. Net investment income was $390K.
Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation gave $8.2M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1.2M), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,207,799
- +1897.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,172,543
- +1897.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,641,560
- Primary geography
- Florida (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind ($1.6M). Together the top 7 received $8.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 12 grants of 28 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1627% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $411K (2023) to $8.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $8.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Smithtown, NY | Unrestricted Visually Impaired Support Related Grant | $1,641,560 |
| The Salvation Army Brookhaven, GA | Unrestricted grant to help provide food, shelter and warmth to americans in need. | $1,641,560 |
| Boy Scouts of America Irving, TX | Unrestricted Youth Guidance Program Support Grant | $1,641,560 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Medical Support Related Grant | $1,641,560 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Networ Allentown, PA | Unrestricted Medical Support Related Grant | $547,187 |
| Covenant House Florida Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted Homeless Support Related Grant | $547,186 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted Veteran Injury and Illness Support Grant | $547,186 |
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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 | — | $509,044 | $8,348,302 | $8,207,799 | 7 | $8,228,987 | $389,729 | — |
| 2023 | $7,839,665 | $197,572 | $572,113 | $410,944 | 7 | $456,788 | $82,247 | $379,019 |
| 2022 | $8,211,173 | $50,215 | $586,104 | $414,780 | 7 | $461,008 | $38,190 | $398,038 |
| 2021 | $8,746,892 | $7,968,340 | $635,229 | $475,272 | 7 | $524,449 | $260,895 | $347,312 |
| 2020 | $1,413,781 | $1,417,137 | $3,356 | — | — | — | $9,549 | $51,996 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation is led by Terry Mulligan, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terry Mulligan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$95K (2021) → $85K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce Sallah (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Terry Mulligan (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation
How much does Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation give each year?
Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation gave $8.2M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $411K across 7 grants.
What is Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,641,560, and its average grant was $1,172,543, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation give grants?
Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Georgia (20%).
Does Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind ($1,641,560), The Salvation Army ($1,641,560) and Boy Scouts of America ($1,641,560), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation's EIN?
Lester a and Lillian a Kuss Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2845630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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