Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation
The Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 31 grants totaling $159,970, all to recipients in Delaware. The grants included support for educational and charitable purposes.
Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation at a glance
In short: Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation gave $160K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Delaware. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,970
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,160
- -18.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,160,039
- +1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (13 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing describes an application that includes a statement of purpose, individuals served, program-planning mechanism, budget, other funding sources, and program evaluation. It states that grants are restricted to Delaware nonsectarian not-for-profit organizations for educational and/or social service projects.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing listed March 15 as the deadline; that date has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing listed March 15 as the deadline; that date has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: President Milton Hattie Kutz Fdn
Mailing address: 101 Garden Of Eden Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (302) 427-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation
Who Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Delaware ($15K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 31 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2024) to $182K (2021). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Delaware Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Kristol Center for Jewish Life Newark, DE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Albert Einstein Academy Wilmington, DE | Educational | $10,000 |
| Kutz Senior Living Campus Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Siegel Jewish Community Center Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Delaware Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Calliope Project Inc (Milton Theatre) Milton, DE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Delaware Technical & Community College Dover, DE | Educational | $5,000 |
| Fresh Start Scholarship Fund Inc Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,160,039 | $219,410 | $191,955 | $159,970 | 31 | $165,165 | $202,339 | $117,038 |
| 2024 | $2,132,584 | $392,257 | $172,866 | $151,100 | 24 | $156,350 | $375,823 | $108,277 |
| 2023 | $1,913,193 | $94,700 | $182,897 | $159,740 | 25 | $165,740 | $78,561 | $109,794 |
| 2022 | $2,001,390 | $159,337 | $209,495 | $180,000 | 29 | $192,710 | $148,085 | $131,907 |
| 2021 | $2,051,548 | $234,268 | $205,376 | $181,735 | 26 | — | $223,208 | $128,432 |
| 2020 | $2,022,656 | $77,704 | $183,642 | $160,100 | 29 | — | $67,005 | $119,919 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in education, social services, Jewish community life, senior services, and the arts. These describe grantees’ work, not the foundation’s mission: Kristol Center for Jewish Life says its mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish students at the University of Delaware; Jewish Family Services of Delaware says it strengthens individuals, families, and the community through counseling and support; and Joshua M. Freeman Foundation says it advances access to the arts through performance, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $159,970. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest awards included $15,000 each to Jewish Federation of Delaware and Kristol Center for Jewish Life; $10,000 each to Albert Einstein Academy, Kutz Senior Living Campus, and Siegel Jewish Community Center; and $8,000 to Jewish Family Services of Delaware. Other reported awards included $5,000 each to Calliope Project (Milton Theatre), Delaware Technical & Community College, Fresh Start Scholarship Fund, Jewish Historical Society, Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, and Latin American Community Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Leslie Newman as president; Rolf F. Eriksen as treasurer; Suzanne Grant as vice president; Donald Parsons as secretary; and Seth J. Katzen as executive secretary. It also lists Caryl Marcus Stape, Susan Kirk Ryan, Barbara Schoenberg, Mitchell Steinberg, and Richard A. Levine as directors.
Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation is led by Leslie Newman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leslie Newman
President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Schoenberg CPA
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell Steinberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Levine Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kirk Ryan Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caryl Marcus Stape
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yoav Tal
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Schoenberg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Parsons Esq.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rolf F. Eriksen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth J. Katzen
Executive Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Grant
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Russell Silberglied (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jerome P. Nachlis (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: David Margules Esq. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jack A. Markell (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation
How much does Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation give each year?
Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation gave $160K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $151K across 24 grants.
What is Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation's typical grant size?
Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,160, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation give grants?
Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation gives mostly in Delaware: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (23 grants) and Newark, DE (3 grants).
Does Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation's largest grantees?
Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Delaware ($15,000), Kristol Center for Jewish Life ($15,000) and Albert Einstein Academy ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation?
Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $165K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation fund?
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in education, social services, Jewish community life, senior services, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation?
The 2024 filing describes an application that includes a statement of purpose, individuals served, program-planning mechanism, budget, other funding sources, and program evaluation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation's EIN?
Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0187055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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