Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc
Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, civil and human rights, elder support, community services, and social justice.
Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc gave $142K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state New York. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,300
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,185
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $1,517,494
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (13 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (46% 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 Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 43 Harbor Drive-Unit 500, Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203) 366-5876
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the IDF ($20K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 148 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 46% of grant dollars, Connecticut 26%, Pennsylvania 12%, Washington, DC 7%, and California 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 34 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% 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 $130K (2020) to $168K (2021). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Educational Scholarships for Veterans | $20,000 |
| New Israel Fund Philadelphia, PA | Civil and Human Rights Support | $13,500 |
| Jewish Senior Servicesmozaic Senior Life Bridgeport, CT | Elderly Residence Support | $12,500 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Educational ecological activities, education for democracy, civil justice, conflict resolution | $12,000 |
| American Friends of the Association for the Advancement of Community Center Staten Island, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Stamford High School Stamford, CT | Scholarship and Program Support | $8,000 |
| American Friends of the Parents Circle-Families Forum New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Bend the Arcjewish Social Justice Roundtable New York, NY | Domestic Civil Rights Issues | $5,000 |
| Just Vision Washington, DC | To Further Mission of Just Vision | $5,000 |
| Project Kesher New York, NY | US and Israel Women's Needs | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,517,494 | $205,193 | $168,329 | $142,300 | 34 | $147,275 | $190,692 | $108,396 |
| 2023 | $1,488,968 | $78,578 | $146,372 | $142,700 | 26 | $142,750 | $151,267 | $95,737 |
| 2022 | $1,551,813 | $124,686 | $139,577 | $134,000 | 27 | $139,525 | $154,089 | $96,554 |
| 2021 | $1,576,470 | $204,750 | $171,000 | $168,000 | 31 | $168,000 | $199,737 | $108,274 |
| 2020 | $1,539,317 | $136,022 | $134,551 | $130,350 | 30 | — | $131,433 | $102,070 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $108K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarship and program support for Stamford High School, support for an elderly residence, and grants for civil and human rights organizations and programs.
Several grantees describe their own work as advancing related causes. Just Vision says it uses nonpartisan storytelling and audience engagement to promote dialogue and understanding about Israel-Palestine. Project Kesher says it develops and empowers women leaders to build Jewish community and advance civil society. AVODAH says it develops social justice leaders whose work is informed by Jewish values. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $142,300. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,250.
Among the largest awards were $20,000 to Friends of the IDF for educational scholarships for veterans; $13,500 to New Israel Fund for civil and human rights support; $12,500 to Jewish Senior Services/Mozaic Senior Life for elderly residence support; and $12,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds for educational and civic activities. Other awards included $8,000 to Stamford High School for scholarship and program support and $5,000 each to Just Vision, Project Kesher, Bend the Arc Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, and UJF of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward Backer as president, Joyce B. Shapiro as secretary and treasurer, Joan Kuriansky as vice-president, and Sary Backer as director.
Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc is led by Edward Backer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Backer
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sary Backer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joan Kuriansky
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joyce B. Shapiro
Secretary & 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 Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc
How much does Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc give each year?
Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc gave $142K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 26 grants.
What is Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $4,185, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc give grants?
Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (26%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (7 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the IDF ($20,000), New Israel Fund ($13,500) and Jewish Senior Servicesmozaic Senior Life ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc?
Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarship and program support for Stamford High School, support for an elderly residence, and grants for civil and human rights organizations and programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc's EIN?
Louis J Kuriansky Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6035305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Louis J Kuriansky 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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