The Kulicke Fund
The Kulicke Fund is a private foundation, based in Kirkwood, PA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $819K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $65K.
The Kulicke Fund at a glance
In short: The Kulicke Fund gave $50K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $819,199
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (90% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Kulicke Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Philabundance ($20K). Together the top 5 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Phialdelphia School Partnership Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Natural Lands Trust Media, PA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| The Gesu School Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| YMCA Camp Belknap Wolfeboro, NH | General Operations | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $819,199 | $66,192 | $52,716 | $50,000 | 5 | $64,967 | $49,130 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kulicke Fund reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kulicke Fund's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
C. Scott Kulicke
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Kulicke
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry S. Cherken
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Kulicke Fund
How much does The Kulicke Fund give each year?
The Kulicke Fund gave $50K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Kulicke Fund's typical grant size?
The Kulicke Fund's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kulicke Fund give grants?
The Kulicke Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The Kulicke Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kulicke Fund's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kulicke Fund's largest grantees?
The Kulicke Fund's largest 2020 grantees include Philabundance ($20,000), Phialdelphia School Partnership ($15,000) and Natural Lands Trust ($5,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is The Kulicke Fund?
The Kulicke Fund reported $819K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $66K.
How much is The Kulicke Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Kulicke Fund reported a distributable amount of $49K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kulicke Fund's EIN?
The Kulicke Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7094864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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