Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc
The Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Northport, New York. In 2024, it gave $23,740 through 10 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations addressing food insecurity, housing, medical services, and Holocaust education.
Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc gave $24K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,740
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,374
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $398,638
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% 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 Richard and Lauren Krulik 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 175 Bayview Ave, Northport, NY 11768
Phone: (631) 434-7070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brotherhood Synagogue ($3K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 21% to Virginia, 11% to Florida, and 4% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% 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 $12K (2020) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brotherhood Synagogue New York, NY | Holocust Education and Family Security Support | $3,440 |
| Habitat for Humanity Middle Island, NY | Helping the community and people with needs of housing and food etc. | $2,500 |
| Long Island Cares Hauppauge, NY | Food Pantry for the Hungry and Needy. | $2,500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Medical Research and Services for Children | $2,500 |
| American Society for Yad Vashem New York, NY | Religious | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Arlington, VA | Nutritional Support for Those in Need. | $2,500 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | Medical Services for Those Needing Assisance with Operations | $2,500 |
| Tunnles to Towers Staten Island, NY | Support for Those of 911 | $2,500 |
| DHJC Rabbi Charity Fund DIX Hills, NY | Jewish Support for Those in Need | $1,800 |
| Health Network Cleveland, OH | Medical Support and Education | $1,000 |
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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 | $398,638 | $22,194 | $26,199 | $23,740 | 10 | $23,840 | $19,835 | $20,862 |
| 2023 | $393,567 | $100,391 | $24,065 | $22,340 | 9 | $22,440 | $77,013 | $13,822 |
| 2022 | $317,241 | $4,381 | $29,900 | $24,500 | 10 | $24,600 | $3,923 | $15,714 |
| 2021 | $342,760 | $132,231 | $20,070 | $18,275 | 15 | $18,375 | $115,352 | $12,888 |
| 2020 | $230,599 | $3,059 | $13,476 | $11,750 | 7 | — | $6,960 | $12,076 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21K 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 show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Long Island Cares describes its work as improving food security and addressing hunger on Long Island; Habitat for Humanity describes building affordable homes with lower-income households; and Operation Smile describes providing surgery for people with cleft conditions and other surgical needs, as well as medical education and health-system support. The American Society for Yad Vashem says it supports public education about the Holocaust and memorial activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $23,740. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,440, with a median of $2,500.
The largest grant was $3,440 to Brotherhood Synagogue for Holocaust education and family security support. Other grants included $2,500 each to Habitat for Humanity for community and housing-related needs, Long Island Cares for a food pantry, Shriners Hospital for Children for children’s medical research and services, American Society for Yad Vashem for religious purposes, Meals on Wheels for nutritional support, Operation Smile for medical services, and Tunnels to Towers for support for those of 9/11.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Krulik as president and treasurer, Lauren Krulik as secretary, and Sheryl R. Weisberg as director.
Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc is led by Richard Krulik, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Krulik
President & Treasurer
Director → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl R. Weisberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Krulik
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc
How much does Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc give each year?
Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc gave $24K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 9 grants.
What is Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,374, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc give grants?
Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (21%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brotherhood Synagogue ($3,440), Habitat for Humanity ($2,500) and Long Island Cares ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc?
Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc reported $399K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc?
The foundation states 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 Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc's EIN?
Richard and Lauren Krulik Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3651855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard and Lauren Krulik 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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