The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-3680855

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$72.5M

-1.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.6M

+2.2% YoY

Grant Count

+166.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$447K

-61.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $4.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports a diverse range of subject areas including:

Education (higher education)
Environment (natural resources)
Health (in-patient medical care, hospital care)
Community and Economic Development
Religion (Judaism)
Human Services (family services, child welfare)
International Relations (international peace and security)

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Grant Range

$5,000

Average Grant

$5,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. locations and states, including:

Boston, MA
Brooklyn, NY
Jenkintown, PA
New York, NY
Pearl River, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, D.C.

Primary funding regions include New York, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $14.1M (76%)

New York $2.6M (14%)

California $1.0M (5%)

District of Columbia $525K (3%)

Massachusetts $491K (3%)

States

California District of Columbia Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania

Cities

BostonBrooklynCambridgeChicopeeJenkintownNanuetNew YorkNewtownNyackOak BluffsPearl RiverSan FranciscoWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):

Total Assets: $72,460,449
Total Revenues: $2,929,667
Total Expenses: $3,894,612
Investment Income and Dividends: $1,897,385
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $1,004,607

Historical Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $46.5 million in 2011 to $72.5 million in 2024.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$72,460,449	$73,425,394	$75,722,054
Revenue	$2,929,667	$1,647,567	$5,828,898
Expenses	$3,894,612	$3,944,227	$4,899,918
Qualifying Distributions	$3,597,504	$3,531,202	$4,414,159
Net Investment Income	$2,600,668	$1,430,218	$5,387,082
Distributable Amount	$4,096,444	$3,551,708	$3,628,341

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Philanthropic Trust ($3,300,000), The Leslie St Fang Foundation ($100,000), New York Public Library ($92,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$92,500
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST JENKINTOWN, PA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$3,300,000
THE LESLIE ST FANG FOUNDATION BOSTON, MA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$100,000
THE FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC CHICOPEE, MA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$60,000
ON THE RISE INC CAMBRIDGE, MA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$280
THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS - BOSTON BOSTON, MA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000
MARTHA'S VINEYARD COMMUNITY SERVICES OAK BLUFFS, MA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$6,682
LOVIN SPOONFULS NEWTOWN, MA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Ellen Kurz — Director (serves without compensation)
Sophie Kurz — Director (serves without compensation)
Leonard Kurz — Trustee

Administrative services are provided through Baker Tilly US LLP.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ELLEN KURZ	DIRECTOR	7.5	—
SOPHIE KURZ	DIRECTOR	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation funded the Black and Latino Male Initiative at CUNY, demonstrating commitment to educational equity and community development initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd fund?

The foundation supports a diverse range of subject areas including: • **Education** (higher education) • **Environment** (natural resources) • **Health** (in-patient medical care, hospital care) • **Community and Economic Development** • **Religion** (Judaism) • **Human Services** (family services, child welfare) • **International Relations** (international peace and security)

How do I apply for a grant from The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd?

**Grant Activity:** • Total awarded in the most recent year: $3.5 million • Average grant size: $5,000 • Total grants made (previous year): 508 • Recent grants include: • National Philanthropic Trust: $3,300,000 (2024) • New York Public Library: $92,500 (2024) • The Leslie ST Fang Foundation: $100,000 (2024) **Application Status:** The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Where does The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd make grants?

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. locations and states, including: • Boston, MA • Brooklyn, NY • Jenkintown, PA • New York, NY • Pearl River, NY • San Francisco, CA • Washington, D.C. Primary funding regions include New York, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

What size grants does The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd award?

In 2024, The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd awarded 8 grants totaling $3.6M — an average of about $447K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $4.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd's EIN?

The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3680855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.