Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable
Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable is a private foundation based in Harrison, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable at a glance
In short: Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable gave $601K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600,593
- +176.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,769
- +202.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,414,882
- -8.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (10 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% 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 Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Franklin Lane, Harrison, NY 10528
Phone: (212) 681-9797
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tal Hashamayim Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $526K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 139 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 81% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in New Jersey (11%), Florida (7%), Pennsylvania (1%), and Maryland (0%, as reported). Listed recipients were also located in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 32 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 730% 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 $217K (2023) to $601K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $601K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tal Hashamayim Foundation Suffern, NY | General Charitable | $300,000 |
| Chabad Leadership Institute Cedarhurst, NY | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| Yashar Foundation Monsey, NY | General Charitable | $36,000 |
| Chabad of Singer Island & the Beaches Singer Island, FL | General Charitable | $30,000 |
| Aish Seminars Clifton, NJ | General Charitable | $25,500 |
| Young Israel of Harrison Harrison, NY | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Ohr Yisroel Ridgewood, NJ | General Charitable | $18,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Charitable | $18,000 |
| Child Protection Center Sarasota, FL | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable | $13,600 |
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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 | $5,414,882 | $-619,503 | $601,391 | $600,593 | 32 | $600,593 | $48,135 | $82,286 |
| 2023 | $5,931,521 | $35,493 | $217,775 | $217,156 | 35 | $217,156 | $39,409 | $84,110 |
| 2022 | $6,146,929 | $315,006 | $380,476 | $380,226 | 49 | $380,226 | $6 | $76,059 |
| 2021 | $6,212,149 | $300,004 | $301,250 | $301,000 | 15 | $301,000 | $4 | $77,212 |
| 2020 | $6,213,395 | $703,301 | $318,274 | $312,100 | 8 | — | $1 | $25,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable reported a distributable amount of $82K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Maayan Academy says its mission is to operate a high school helping girls from the Jewish Orthodox community cultivate a strong sense of self. Iyun HaParsha describes work in cultural and educational activities, Judaism and Torah research, support for people in need, and emergency funds. The Child Protection Center says its mission is the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $600,593. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $300,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $300,000 to Tal Hashamayim Foundation, $50,000 to Chabad Leadership Institute, $36,000 to Yashar Foundation, and $30,000 to Chabad of Singer Island & the Beaches. Each was listed for general charitable purposes.
Other listed grants included $25,500 to Aish Seminars, $20,000 to Young Israel of Harrison, $18,000 each to Ohr Yisroel and UJA Federation of New York, and $15,000 to Child Protection Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mitchell Kuflik as president, Karen Kuflik as vice president, and Louis Sultan as treasurer.
Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable is led by Mitchell Kuflik, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mitchell Kuflik
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Kuflik
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louis Sultan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
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 Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable
How much does Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable give each year?
Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable gave $601K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $217K across 35 grants.
What is Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable's typical grant size?
Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,769, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable that year got $5K on average.
Where does Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable give grants?
Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (11%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants), Cedarhurst, NY (2 grants), Monsey, NY (2 grants) and Clifton, NJ (2 grants).
Does Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable's largest grantees?
Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Tal Hashamayim Foundation ($300,000), Chabad Leadership Institute ($50,000) and Yashar Foundation ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable?
Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $601K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Maayan Academy says its mission is to operate a high school helping girls from the Jewish Orthodox community cultivate a strong sense of self. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable's EIN?
Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7197004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mitchell and Karen Kuflik Charitable 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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