The Eberstadt-kuffner Fund Inc
The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc is a private family foundation based in New York City. Established in 1967, the foundation was created by finance veteran Walter A. Eberstadt and his wife Vera. The foundation operates with limited public transparency and does not maintain a website.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.9M
-4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$945K
+8.6% YoY
Grant Count
114
-9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+20.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Environment
- Justice and human services organizations
- Racial justice and indigenous rights
The Eberstadt family has demonstrated particular commitment to supporting academic programs in art and design, social research, and international politics. Walter A. Eberstadt endowed the Walter A. Eberstadt Professor of Politics and the Walter and Vera Eberstadt Prize Fellowships, which fund doctoral students in economics, political science, philosophy, and historical studies.
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or requests for funding. Prospective grantseekers must network to gain the foundation's attention.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Massachusetts
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $15,881,363
- Total Annual Giving: $944,795
- Most Recent Filing: 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,881,363 | $16,583,787 | $13,817,883 |
| Revenue | $327,488 | $3,623,855 | $120,767 |
| Expenses | $1,022,178 | $887,823 | $1,207,310 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $933,627 | $878,110 | $1,089,426 |
| Net Investment Income | $238,937 | $3,610,642 | $5,896 |
| Distributable Amount | $997,315 | $953,007 | $869,665 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is currently steered by Eberstadt family members, including:
- Michael Eberstadt – President; restaurateur and owner of Monster Savings
- George Eberstadt – Family member involved in foundation governance
Walter A. Eberstadt served on the board of the New School for decades, and the foundation continues to support the institution.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL EBERSTADT | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GEORGE EBERSTADT | VICE PRES/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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