The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat
The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2026 filing lists 43 grants totaling $9,419, including contributions to charitable organizations in New York and several other states.
The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat at a glance
In short: The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat gave $9K across 43 grants in 2026 (avg $219.047), mostly in New York. 14% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $9,419
- -67.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 43
- -14.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $219
- -61.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $90
- Total assets
- $434,412
- +1.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (6 of 43, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat
- 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: 870 Fifth Avenue 14A, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 221-6803
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Park East Synagogue ($4K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 241 grants of 243 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Connecticut, 9% to Washington, DC, and 4% each to California and Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 43 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $71; repeat grants $243. How we count
Medians: $70 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 63% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 85% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 18% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2026) to $114K (2024). In 2026 it made 43 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park East Synagogue New York, NY | General Fund Contribution | $3,536 |
| Jewish National Fund Hicksville, NY | General Fund Contribution | $1,043 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Services Stamford, CT | General Fund Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | General Fund Contribution | $325 |
| World Jewish Congress Lewiston, ME | General Fund Contribution | $270 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Fund Contribution | $250 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah New York, NY | General Fund Contribution | $201 |
| American Jewish Committee Milwaukee, WI | General Fund Contribution | $180 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Fund Contribution | $180 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc San Rafael, CA | General Fund Contribution | $150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $434,412 | $17,749 | $11,565 | $9,419 | 43 | $9,419 | $17,359 | $51,773 |
| 2025 | $428,228 | $19,675 | $29,127 | $28,572 | 50 | $28,272 | $19,081 | $39,692 |
| 2024 | $437,680 | $28,028 | $113,917 | $113,777 | 57 | $113,597 | $27,734 | $29,701 |
| 2023 | $523,569 | $53,094 | $64,185 | $63,735 | 54 | $63,735 | $5,154 | $32,495 |
| 2022 | $534,660 | $5,541 | $49,362 | $50,028 | 39 | $48,878 | $5,082 | $35,234 |
| 2021 | $578,481 | $55,949 | $49,126 | $48,927 | 33 | — | $5,750 | $33,186 |
| 2020 | $571,658 | $8,188 | $13,086 | $15,299 | 16 | — | $7,908 | $30,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, The Frick Collection describes its work as operating an art museum and library for public enjoyment and the study of fine arts. JBI International says its mission is to help people who are blind, have low vision, or have other print disabilities participate in Jewish life. Friends of Yad Sarah describes its work as caring for ill and injured people at home, while Guide Dogs for the Blind says it creates partnerships between people, dogs, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $9,419. Grants ranged from $25 to $3,536, with a median of $90. The largest grants included $3,536 to Park East Synagogue, $1,043 to Jewish National Fund, and $1,000 to Jewish Broadcasting Services. Other listed grants included $325 to The Frick Collection, $250 to The Heritage Foundation, and $201 to Friends of Yad Sarah. The listed purposes for these grants were “General Fund Contribution.”
The foundation’s grant totals were $28,572 across 50 grants in 2025 and $113,777 across 57 grants in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Herbert Kunstadt as President, Dorothy Kunstadt as Vice President (noted as deceased on the filing), and Samuel Alter as Director.
The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat is led by Herbert Kunstadt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Herbert Kunstadt
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Alter
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dorothy Kunstadt (2020–2026) — Vice President · Filing note: Deceased 512026
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat
How much does The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat give each year?
The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat gave $9K across 43 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $29K across 50 grants.
What is The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat's typical grant size?
The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat's median grant in 2026 was $90, and its average grant was $219, across 43 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat that year got $71 on average.
Where does The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat give grants?
The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (11%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Lewiston, ME (2 grants).
Does The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat's largest grantees?
The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat's largest 2026 grantees include Park East Synagogue ($3,536), Jewish National Fund ($1,043) and Jewish Broadcasting Services ($1,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat?
The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat reported $434K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, The Frick Collection describes its work as operating an art museum and library for public enjoyment and the study of fine arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat?
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 Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat's EIN?
The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0710118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Herbert and Dorothy Kunstadt Foundat 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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