The Kurr Foundation
The Kurr Foundation is a private foundation based in Middletown, New Jersey. It made 26 grants totaling $340,000 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations working in areas including health, education, and community assistance.
The Kurr Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kurr Foundation gave $340K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state New York. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $340,000
- -20.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -31.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,077
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,248,265
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kurr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4151, Middletown, NJ 07748-4151
Phone: (732) 219-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kurr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Berks County Community Foundation ($70K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 132 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (38%), Pennsylvania (26%), New Jersey (26%), and Florida (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kurr Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 174% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2021) to $425K (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nismat Foundation New York, NY | Promote better health and treatment services | $50,000 |
| Berks County Community Foundation Reading, PA | Improve life for county residents | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River Florida, FL | Medical Assistance | $35,000 |
| Berks County Community Foundation Pennsylvania, PA | Education | $20,000 |
| Academy of Mt St Ursula Bronx, NY | Education | $15,000 |
| Preston High School Bronx, NY | Educational | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Hamburg Hamburg, PA | Community Assistance | $15,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | Community Assistance | $12,500 |
| Lunch Break Red Bank, NJ | Community Assistance | $12,500 |
| Calvary Hospital Bronx, NY | Medical Assistance | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,248,265 | $933,123 | $676,882 | $340,000 | 26 | $446,920 | $708,968 | $544,744 |
| 2024 | $8,992,024 | $650,949 | $747,049 | $425,450 | 38 | $535,089 | $450,950 | $547,590 |
| 2023 | $9,088,124 | $230,161 | $553,631 | $251,000 | 23 | $358,144 | $37,653 | $517,855 |
| 2022 | $9,411,594 | $1,104,222 | $437,167 | $124,000 | 20 | $236,986 | — | $504,024 |
| 2021 | $8,744,539 | $1,121,421 | $499,260 | $122,000 | 25 | $267,809 | $514,970 | $517,533 |
| 2020 | $8,120,137 | $1,377,564 | $583,881 | $141,000 | 34 | — | $21,640 | $398,014 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kurr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $545K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes health and medical care, education, food assistance, emergency shelter, and other community services.
For example, Preston High School says it empowers young women through education and a faith-centered community. Lunch Break says it provides food, emergency shelter, clothing, and life-skills support to people in need. Feeding Westchester describes its work as leading hunger-action programs in Westchester County. Calvary Hospital says it cares for adults with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $340,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Nismat Foundation for better health and treatment services and $50,000 to Berks County Community Foundation to improve life for county residents. Other grants included $35,000 to Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River for medical assistance; $15,000 each to Academy of Mt St Ursula and Preston High School for education; and $12,500 each to Feeding Westchester and Lunch Break for community assistance. Calvary Hospital received $10,000 for medical assistance, and PEF Israel Endowment Funds received $10,000 for community assistance in Israel. Lunch Break describes its services as including food, emergency shelter, clothing, and life-skills support; Feeding Westchester says it works to address hunger in Westchester County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists four trustees: Robert J Gaughran, Catherine F Donohue, Joseph Zock, and Kevin K Murphy.
The Kurr Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine F. Donohue
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Joseph Zock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Kevin K. Murphy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Robert J. Gaughran
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Norma R. Pane (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $45K, to Robert J Gaughran (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Kurr Foundation
How much does The Kurr Foundation give each year?
The Kurr Foundation gave $340K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $425K across 38 grants.
What is The Kurr Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kurr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,077, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kurr Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Kurr Foundation give grants?
The Kurr Foundation's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (26%) and New Jersey (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Asbury Park, NJ (4 grants), Bronx, NY (3 grants) and Reading, PA (2 grants).
Does The Kurr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Kurr Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance" (8 grants), "Medical Assistance" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Kurr Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kurr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Berks County Community Foundation ($70,000 across 2 grants), Nismat Foundation ($50,000) and Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kurr Foundation?
The Kurr Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $447K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $545K (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 Kurr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes health and medical care, education, food assistance, emergency shelter, and other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kurr Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kurr Foundation's EIN?
The Kurr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3176150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kurr Foundation 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 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kurr Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kurr-foundation-morg_5647ac94861a47549848cdc61f4b5d48
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