The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc
The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Bay Shore, New York. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, food security, health and medical research, maritime heritage, and musical theater.
The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc gave $687K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $686,500
- +84.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,803
- +79.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $4,640,042
- +6.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% 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 The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 85 West Main Street Suite 301, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Phone: (631) 665-4400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Johns Lutheran Church ($55K). Together the top 10 received $352K.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 157 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Bay Shore, New York. Its 2023 grantees included organizations in New York, Tennessee, Missouri, and Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 273% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 273% 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 $160K (2020) to $687K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $687K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Lutheran Church Sayville, NY | Aid to Poor & Community Outreach | $55,000 |
| Long Island Maritime Museum Sayville, NY | Educational Assistance | $37,500 |
| St Anns Episcopal Church Sayville, NY | Aid to Poor & Community Outreach | $37,500 |
| West Sayville Christian School W Sayville, NY | Educational | $37,500 |
| Island Harvest Hauppauge, NY | Aid to Poor & Community Outreach | $37,000 |
| Long Island Cares Hauppauge, NY | Aid to Poor & Community Outreach | $37,000 |
| New York Medical College Valhalla, NY | Scientific Research | $27,500 |
| St Joseph Church Babylon, NY | Aid to Poor & Community Outreach | $27,500 |
| St Michael All Angels Episc Ch New York, NY | Aid to Poor & Community Outreach | $27,500 |
| The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Scientific Research | $27,500 |
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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 | $4,640,042 | $1,029,772 | $748,306 | $686,500 | 33 | $748,306 | $190,354 | $274,347 |
| 2023 | $4,356,625 | $115,199 | $448,167 | $372,000 | 32 | $445,667 | $68,655 | $251,047 |
| 2022 | $4,689,593 | $2,406,651 | $439,134 | $368,000 | 32 | $368,000 | $32,022 | $218,322 |
| 2021 | $2,709,713 | $81,295 | $244,792 | $184,000 | 31 | $184,000 | $20,503 | $154,128 |
| 2020 | $2,871,615 | $3,057,955 | $186,440 | $160,000 | 29 | — | $158,162 | $68,053 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $274K 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Island Harvest says its mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island; Long Island Cares says it works to address hunger and food insecurity there. The Long Island Maritime Museum describes its purpose as preserving Long Island’s maritime history and heritage for education. New York Medical College describes its work as educating health professionals and researchers and conducting research, while St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases. Musical Theater Heritage says it preserves and celebrates American music and theater, and Music Theatre Wichita says it advances musical theater through education and productions. West Sayville Christian School described itself as a kindergarten-through-12th-grade Christian school; its supplied description also states that enrollment has ceased.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 32 grants totaling $372,000 in 2023, an average of $11,625 per grant. In 2022, it reported 32 grants totaling $368,000. The 2020 filing reported 29 grants totaling $160,000. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 33 grants totaling $686,500.
Notable 2023 grants included $20,000 each to West Sayville Christian School and the Long Island Maritime Museum; $19,000 each to Island Harvest and Long Island Cares; $15,000 to New York Medical College; $10,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and $6,000 each to Musical Theater Heritage and Music Theatre Wichita.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Belford as president, Robert King as treasurer, and Annette Kussmaul as director.
The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Michael Belford, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Belford
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Annette Kussmaul
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Robert King
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Michael Belford (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc gave $687K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $372K across 32 grants.
What is The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $20,803, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (11%) and Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (6 grants), Sayville, NY (4 grants), Bay Shore, NY (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aid to Poor & Community Outreach" (16 grants), "Educational Assistance" (9 grants) and "Scientific Research" (3 grants).
Who are The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Johns Lutheran Church ($55,000), Long Island Maritime Museum ($37,500) and St Anns Episcopal Church ($37,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $748K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $274K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Island Harvest says its mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island; Long Island Cares says it works to address hunger and food insecurity there. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3401748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ernest and Marilyn Kussmaul Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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