The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation
The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in community activities, wetlands conservation, the arts, education, health, and other areas.
The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation gave $1.4M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $58K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,385,750
- +822.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +242.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,740
- +169.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $622,032
- -65.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was White Plains Medical Center ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 34 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (46%), Connecticut (24%), Florida (15%), Tennessee (11%), and Alabama (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation gives
- 13% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1286% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $100K (2020) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Plains Medical Center White Plains, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Greenwich Town Party Inc Old Greenwich, CT | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| African Community and Conservation Foundation Inc Palm Beach, FL | Grumeti Fund Trust | $100,000 |
| Prea Foundation Inc Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Hope for Haiti Inc Naples, FL | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Nature Is Nonpartisan Mountain Brook, AL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Spark Youth NYC Inc New York, NY | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
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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 | $622,032 | $237,334 | $1,392,912 | $1,385,750 | 24 | $1,392,012 | $37,334 | $56,247 |
| 2024 | $1,777,610 | $60,569 | $156,610 | $150,250 | 7 | $155,338 | $60,569 | $91,618 |
| 2023 | $1,873,651 | $55,510 | $105,046 | $100,000 | 1 | $104,525 | $55,510 | $94,068 |
| 2022 | $1,923,187 | $15,917 | $104,084 | $100,000 | 1 | $104,025 | $15,917 | $97,086 |
| 2021 | $2,011,354 | $4,741 | $109,385 | $100,000 | 1 | $104,025 | $4,741 | $103,379 |
| 2020 | $2,115,998 | $1,012,312 | $104,238 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $385,083 | $63,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions span several fields. For example, Ducks Unlimited says it conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats; The Everglades Foundation says it works to restore and protect the Everglades through science, advocacy, and education; and Hope for Haiti says it aims to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly women and children.
Other 2025 grantees described their work as sponsoring community events and activities (Greenwich Town Party), advancing access and opportunity in institutional real estate (PREA Foundation), promoting participation in the arts and sciences (Pioneer Works Art Foundation), and supporting education for underprivileged New York City youth (Cardinal and Gold Fund).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $1,385,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $500,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $500,000 to White Plains Medical Center, $200,000 to Greenwich Town Party, $150,000 to Ducks Unlimited, and $100,000 each to the African Community and Conservation Foundation and PREA Foundation. Other notable grants included $80,000 to American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet, $50,000 each to Hope for Haiti, Nature Is Nonpartisan, and The Everglades Foundation, and $25,000 to Spark Youth NYC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carl R Kuehner as president, director, and secretary, and Paul J Kuehner as director and vice president.
The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation is led by Carl R Kuehner, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carl R Kuehner
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul J Kuehner
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation
How much does The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation give each year?
The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation gave $1.4M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 7 grants.
What is The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $57,740, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation give grants?
The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (24%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Stamford, CT (2 grants).
Does The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include White Plains Medical Center ($500,000), Greenwich Town Party Inc ($200,000) and Ducks Unlimited Inc ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation?
The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation reported $622K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation?
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 The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation's EIN?
The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0548657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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