The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc
The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $38,748 to charitable organizations, including food, religious, humanitarian, cultural, educational, and media organizations.
The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc gave $39K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,748
- +50.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,615
- +82.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $332
- Total assets
- $635,699
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (96% 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 Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says written solicitations for research grants should include an outline of the proposed investigation and a budget. Applications are accepted at any time. The filing lists Katherina Grunfeld as the contact and states there are no restrictions on awards to charitable organizations and no limit on the number of awards to any one organization.
- Contact
Application contact: Katherina Grunfeld
Mailing address: 15 West 81St Street, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 580-9153
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was N Y Common Pantry ($18K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 125 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports grant dollars distributed among recipients in New York (96%), Washington, DC (3%), Pennsylvania (1%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $424; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $365 first-time, $299 repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $39K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| N Y Common Pantry New York, NY | Donation | $18,083 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | Donation | $8,514 |
| Intl Rescue Committee New York, NY | Donation | $2,236 |
| UJA New York, NY | Donation | $1,800 |
| Amer Jewish Joint Dist New York, NY | Donation | $1,071 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Washington, DC | Donation | $1,029 |
| Met Opera New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| New York Univerity New York, NY | Donationdonation | $720 |
| Wnyc New York, NY | Donation | $685 |
| Thirteen New York, NY | Donation | $400 |
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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 | $635,699 | $81,122 | $55,512 | $38,748 | 24 | $40,982 | $46,592 | $40,932 |
| 2023 | $610,089 | $19,049 | $42,245 | $25,710 | 29 | $29,478 | $4,973 | $36,161 |
| 2022 | $633,285 | $126,003 | $45,266 | $28,804 | 32 | $30,838 | $87,851 | $36,364 |
| 2021 | $552,548 | $59,169 | $39,509 | $23,152 | 40 | — | $45,309 | $36,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $41K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants include donations to organizations such as N Y Common Pantry, Park Avenue Synagogue, the International Rescue Committee, the Metropolitan Opera, and WNYC.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $38,748. Grant amounts ranged from $65 to $18,083, with a median of $332. The largest reported grants included N Y Common Pantry ($18,083), Park Avenue Synagogue ($8,514), the International Rescue Committee ($2,236), UJA ($1,800), and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($1,071).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherina Grunfeld as president, Nicole Grunfeld as secretary, and Natalie Grunfeld as treasurer.
The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc is led by Katherina Grunfeld, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherina Grunfeld
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Grunfeld
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Grunfeld
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc gave $39K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 29 grants.
What is The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $332, and its average grant was $1,615, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc that year got $424 on average.
Where does The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants) and Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (22 grants).
Who are The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include N Y Common Pantry ($18,083), Park Avenue Synagogue ($8,514) and Intl Rescue Committee ($2,236), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc?
The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc reported $636K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include donations to organizations such as N Y Common Pantry, Park Avenue Synagogue, the International Rescue Committee, the Metropolitan Opera, and WNYC. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kroo Grunfeld Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4093705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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