The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd
The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported eight grants totaling $3,579,462 to charitable organizations, including a grant to National Philanthropic Trust and grants to organizations working in areas such as homelessness services, food assistance, and public library services.
The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd gave $3.6M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $447K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,579,462
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $447,433
- -61.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $72,460,449
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 66 Hudson Blvd E 2200, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 697-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($3.3M). Together the top 8 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 27 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 5% to Massachusetts, and 3% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2023) to $4.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Charitable Contribution | $3,300,000 |
| The Leslie St Fang Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| New York Public Library New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $92,500 |
| The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Inc Chicopee, MA | Charitable Contribution | $60,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations - Boston Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Lovin Spoonfuls Newtown, MA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services Oak Bluffs, MA | Charitable Contribution | $6,682 |
| On the Rise Inc Cambridge, MA | Charitable Contribution | $280 |
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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 | $72,460,449 | $2,929,667 | $3,894,612 | $3,579,462 | 8 | $3,597,504 | $2,600,668 | $4,096,444 |
| 2023 | $73,425,394 | $1,647,567 | $3,944,227 | $3,503,750 | 3 | $3,531,202 | $1,430,218 | $3,551,708 |
| 2022 | $75,722,054 | $5,828,898 | $4,899,918 | $4,350,000 | 2 | $4,414,159 | $5,387,082 | $3,628,341 |
| 2021 | $74,793,074 | $6,919,867 | $3,988,698 | $3,640,000 | 6 | $3,684,412 | $6,313,346 | $4,216,716 |
| 2020 | $71,861,905 | $3,075,111 | $3,925,177 | $3,627,000 | 8 | — | $2,645,619 | $3,751,754 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for National Philanthropic Trust, which describes itself as a public charity that administers donor-advised funds and helps donors make grants to nonprofits. Another recipient, On The Rise Inc, says its work begins with people experiencing homelessness and continues if they secure housing; it also describes an evolution toward including people historically and structurally oppressed on the basis of gender.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 8 grants totaling $3,579,462. Grant amounts ranged from $280 to $3,300,000, with a median grant of $35,000. The largest grants were $3,300,000 to National Philanthropic Trust, $100,000 to The Leslie ST Fang Foundation, $92,500 to the New York Public Library, and $60,000 to The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Inc. The remaining listed grants were $10,000 each to The Trustees of Reservations - Boston and Lovin Spoonfuls, $6,682 to Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, and $280 to On The Rise Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ellen Kurz and Sophie Kurz as directors.
The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Kurz
Director
On filings since 2020
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Kurz
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Kurz Family Foundation Ltd
How much does The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd give each year?
The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd gave $3.6M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 3 grants.
What is The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $447,433, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd give grants?
The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Who are The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd's largest 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($3,300,000), The Leslie St Fang Foundation ($100,000) and New York Public Library ($92,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd?
The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd reported $72.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (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 Kurz Family Foundation Ltd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for National Philanthropic Trust, which describes itself as a public charity that administers donor-advised funds and helps donors make grants to nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd?
The foundation 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 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.
Does The Kurz Family Foundation Ltd 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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