The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE
The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle Rae is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, it gave 48 grants totaling $259,630 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in the arts, health, and community services.
The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE at a glance
In short: The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE gave $260K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $259,630
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,409
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,566
- Total assets
- $4,469,544
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (4 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (69% 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 Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE
- 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: 7781 E 8Th Ave, Denver, CO 80230
Phone: (303) 337-8148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cedar Sinai Medical Center ($72K). Together the top 10 received $189K.
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 240 grants of 242 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 28% to recipients in Colorado. Maryland received 2% and New York 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 48 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $900 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $187K (2022) to $409K (2021). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $72,350 |
| Opera Colorado Englewood, CO | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater LA Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Denver Youth Program Denver, CO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| MC Callum Theater Palm Desert, CA | Charitable | $10,620 |
| JVS of so Cal Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,153 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Denver, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable | $7,990 |
| Jewish Family Services of the Deser Palm Springs, CA | Charitable | $5,250 |
| Barbara Sinatra Childrens Center Rancho Mirage, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,469,544 | $460,610 | $280,424 | $259,630 | 48 | $260,880 | $441,823 | $280,401 |
| 2023 | $4,289,358 | $207,506 | $233,639 | $217,454 | 46 | $217,454 | $191,321 | $259,126 |
| 2022 | $4,315,491 | $234,445 | $211,732 | $186,706 | 48 | $188,026 | $48,387 | $268,640 |
| 2021 | $4,292,778 | $494,284 | $428,352 | $408,946 | 43 | — | $375,807 | $286,611 |
| 2020 | $4,226,846 | $100,326 | $257,015 | $240,060 | 57 | — | $86,121 | $259,310 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE reported a distributable amount of $280K 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 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Opera Colorado says it uses opera to connect the community through musical storytelling. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it works to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve quality of life for people affected by those diseases. Shalom Park describes its work as operating a skilled nursing facility and providing care and related services to residents. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions include providing free medical and dental care in Guatemala, supporting cancer research, and fostering cultural experiences and human connection.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 48 grants totaling $259,630. Grants ranged from $250 to $72,350, with a median grant of $1,566. The largest awards included $72,350 to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, $27,500 to Opera Colorado, $25,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater LA, and $15,000 to Denver Youth Program. Other notable grants included $10,620 to McCallum Theater, $10,153 to JVS of So Cal, and $10,000 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pearle Kortz Levey as president, Kenneth M Laff as vice president, and Barbara Weil Laff as director.
The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE is led by Pearle Kortz Levey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pearle Kortz Levey
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Weil Laff
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kenneth M. Laff
V.p.
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 The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE
How much does The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE give each year?
The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE gave $260K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $217K across 46 grants.
What is The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE's typical grant size?
The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE's median grant in 2024 was $1,566, and its average grant was $5,409, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE give grants?
The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (15 grants), Los Angeles, CA (13 grants), Rancho Mirage, CA (3 grants) and Palm Desert, CA (3 grants).
Does The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (48 grants).
Who are The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE's largest grantees?
The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE's largest 2024 grantees include Cedar Sinai Medical Center ($72,350), Opera Colorado ($27,500) and Jewish Federation of Greater LA ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE?
The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $280K (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 Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Opera Colorado says it uses opera to connect the community through musical storytelling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE?
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 Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE's EIN?
The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6021153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jess & Rose Kortz & Pearle RAE 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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