The Kurzman Fund
The Kurzman Fund is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $232K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Kurzman Fund at a glance
In short: The Kurzman Fund gave $12K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,609
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,870
- +181.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,833
- Total assets
- $231,882
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Kurzman Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York Skin & Cancer Unit ($2K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($9,165), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kurzman Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $14K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $9,165 |
| New York Skin & Cancer Unit New York, NY | General Operating | $1,833 |
| St Luke's Hospital Center New York, NY | General Operating | $611 |
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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 | $231,882 | $18,058 | $14,787 | $11,609 | 3 | $12,900 | $16,112 | $13,392 |
| 2024 | $228,057 | $5,028 | $14,054 | $10,998 | 8 | $12,157 | $3,928 | $12,491 |
| 2023 | $237,081 | $9,156 | $13,388 | $10,998 | 8 | $11,962 | $7,148 | $11,425 |
| 2022 | $241,328 | $-36 | $17,135 | $14,000 | 8 | $14,921 | $3,692 | $11,941 |
| 2021 | $258,502 | $43,076 | $14,576 | $12,600 | 8 | $13,305 | $41,921 | $13,149 |
| 2020 | $230,032 | $19,688 | $13,225 | $11,421 | 8 | — | $18,460 | $11,398 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kurzman Fund reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kurzman Fund's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $3K (2025)
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 $3K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Kurzman Fund
How much does The Kurzman Fund give each year?
The Kurzman Fund gave $12K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 8 grants.
What is The Kurzman Fund's typical grant size?
The Kurzman Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,833, and its average grant was $3,870, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kurzman Fund give grants?
The Kurzman Fund gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Kurzman Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kurzman Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Kurzman Fund?
The Kurzman Fund reported $232K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (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 is The Kurzman Fund's EIN?
The Kurzman Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6078699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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