The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc
The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Scarsdale, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in Jewish human rights, Israel-related causes, health care, and the arts.
The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc gave $82K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,770
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,029
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $3,563,975
- +15.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (12 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (66% 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 Kurlan Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 14 Cooper Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Phone: (212) 206-8144
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Simon Wiesenthal Center ($51K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 122 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 31% to recipients in New York. Rhode Island, Delaware, and an unspecified state each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 27 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 48% 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 $71K (2023) to $206K (2020). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $50,750 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Hameir Cortlandt Manor, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Donation | $3,300 |
| American Friends of Magen David New York, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Weizmann Institute of Science New York, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Foundation White Plains, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center San Francisco, CA | Donation | $1,850 |
| Congregation NER Tamid San Francisco, CA | Donation | $1,340 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,563,975 | $596,159 | $109,573 | $81,770 | 27 | $89,958 | $164,044 | $188,388 |
| 2023 | $3,077,389 | $452,665 | $85,924 | $70,946 | 23 | $76,028 | $117,769 | $156,314 |
| 2022 | $2,710,648 | $277,877 | $105,276 | $79,738 | 23 | $82,573 | $82,455 | $142,341 |
| 2021 | $2,538,047 | $358,247 | $129,521 | $120,638 | 24 | $125,675 | $149,401 | $123,670 |
| 2020 | $2,309,321 | $240,067 | $219,210 | $205,795 | 25 | — | $64,976 | $128,947 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $188K 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 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The Simon Wiesenthal Center describes itself as a Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, stands with Israel, and teaches about the Holocaust. The Jewish National Fund says it works to build a prosperous future for Israel and its people. Other recipients include the Rhode Island School of Design, whose stated mission includes educating students and the public in art and design, and the Israel Children’s Cancer Foundation, which says it seeks to improve clinical care for children with cancer in Israel.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $81,770. Grant amounts ranged from $60 to $50,750, with a median grant of $900. Its largest grants included $50,750 to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, $5,000 each to the Jewish Community Relations Council and Yeshiva Ohr Hameir, and $3,300 to the Jewish National Fund. Other grants included $2,000 each to American Friends of Magen David, the Weizmann Institute of Science, and White Plains Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Norman J Kurlan as president, Kim Kurlan as treasurer, and Brynn Kurlan as a board member.
The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc is led by Norman J. Kurlan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman J. Kurlan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim Kurlan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brynn Kurlan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
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 Kurlan Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc gave $82K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 23 grants.
What is The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $900, and its average grant was $3,029, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants).
Does The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (27 grants).
Who are The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Simon Wiesenthal Center ($50,750), Jewish Community Relations Council ($5,000) and Yeshiva Ohr Hameir ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc?
The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (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 Kurlan Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc?
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 Kurlan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kurlan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4148029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kurlan Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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