The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 65-0363659

The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. In 2024, it made 21 grants totaling $300,000, supporting organizations including Jewish community groups, civil liberties organizations, and organizations focused on Israel and children.

Key facts about The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation

In short: The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation gave $300K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Connecticut. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
65-0363659
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$300,000
Grants made (2024)
21
Average grant
$14,286
Median grant
$4,000
New grantees (estimate)
48% first-time grantees (10 of 21, 2024; small sample)
Total assets
$3,836,774
Primary geography
Connecticut (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.8M

-4.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$300K

+21.0% YoY

Grant Count

21

+31.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-7.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $235K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation open to new grantees?

48%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 10 of 21 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $19K. How we count

Medians: $4K first-time, $25K repeat.

  • 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.

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 organizations whose stated missions encompass Jewish community and social action, civil liberties, liberal democracy in Israel, Israeli-Palestinian peace education, and services for children and families.

For example, the New Israel Fund says it works to advance liberal democracy and equality in Israel. J Street describes its mission as organizing pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans to promote policies supporting Israel as a democratic homeland for the Jewish people. JAFCO Children’s Foundation says it provides sustained funding for related organizations serving abused, neglected, and special-needs children and their families. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave $300,000 across 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $43,000, with a median grant of $4,000.

Among the largest 2024 grants were $43,000 each to Jewish Federation of Stamford and Jewish Federation of Broward; $40,000 to Mosaic Senior Life; $31,000 to New Israel Fund; $30,000 to NYU School of Law; $25,500 to Jewish Family Services of Stamford; and $25,000 to Stamford Jewish Center. Other grants included $15,000 to J Street, $13,000 to JAFCO Children’s Foundation, $7,500 to the American Civil Liberties Union, $4,000 to Bring Them Home Now, and $3,500 to PEF Israel Endowment Fund FBO Adam.

Additional 2024 grants included $2,500 to Project Kesher, which says it builds Jewish community and advances civil society by developing and empowering women leaders; $2,500 to J Street Education Fund, whose stated mission is to provide education about the need for American leadership toward a peaceful, viable, and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and $1,200 to Kids Helping Kids, which says it develops children’s leadership and social responsibility through youth-led service projects.

How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Connecticut (47%), Florida (19%), Washington, DC (16%), and New York (16%); 1% was listed as an unknown state. The grants included support for organizations in Stamford and Bridgeport, Connecticut; Davie and Sunrise, Florida; Washington, DC; and New York, New York.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.

Cities

StamfordNew YorkDavieWashingtonSunriseFort LauderdaleBoca RatonBridgeportBronxCoral GablesHollywoodMiamiPlantationWashingtinChicagoFairfieldHartfordNewtonNorwalkPasadena

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K33 grants2020 35 grants2021 27 grants2022 16 grants2023 21 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $248K (2023) to $332K (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $300K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Jewish Federation of Stamford: $43KJewish Federation of Stamford$43KJewish Federation of Broward: $43KJewish Federation of Broward$43KMosaic Senior Life: $40KMosaic Senior Life$40KNew Israel Fund: $31KNew Israel Fund$31KNYU School of Law: $30KNYU School of Law$30KJewish Family Services of Stamford: $26KJewish Family Services ofStamford$26KStamford Jewish Center Inc: $25KStamford Jewish Center Inc$25KJ Street: $15KJ Street$15KJafco Childrens Foundation Inc: $13KJafco Childrens Foundation Inc$13KAmerican Civil Liberties Union: $8KAmerican Civil Liberties Union$8K

The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Stamford ($43K). Together the top 10 received $273K.

Grant Size Distribution

132 grants across all recorded years

131<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 132 (99%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Stamford Stamford, CTUnrestricted$43,000
Jewish Federation of Broward Davie, FLUnrestircted$43,000
Mosaic Senior Life Bridgeport, CTUnrestricted$40,000
New Israel Fund Washingtin, DCUnrestricted$31,000
NYU School of Law New York, NYUnrestricted$30,000
Jewish Family Services of Stamford Stamford, CTUnrestricted$25,500
Stamford Jewish Center Inc Stamford, CTUnrestricted$25,000
J Street Washington, DCUnresticted$15,000
Jafco Childrens Foundation Inc Sunrise, FLUnresticted$13,000
American Civil Liberties Union New York, NYUnrestriicted$7,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $3,836,774 $229,771 $398,315 $300,000
2023 $4,000,188 $217,968 $356,292 $248,000
2022 $4,151,353 $374,632 $387,143 $306,500
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,836,774$4,000,188$4,151,353
Revenue$229,771$217,968$374,632
Expenses$398,315$356,292$387,143
Qualifying Distributions$300,000$248,000$312,661
Net Investment Income$159,617$97,078$300,282
Distributable Amount$235,175$227,552$245,535

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Joan Kuriansky, Edward Backer, and Sary Backer as trustees.

The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Joan Kuriansky

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    $19K (2020) → $19K (2024)

  • Edward Backer

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    $4K (2022) → $19K (2024)

  • Sary Backer

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    $4K (2022) → $19K (2024)

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Northern Trust Bank Of Florida (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Sheldon S. Polish (2020–2021) — Trustee

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Joan Kuriansky — Trustee: $19KJoan KurianskyTrustee$19KEdward Backer — Trustee: $19KEdward BackerTrustee$19KSary Backer — Trustee: $19KSary BackerTrustee$19K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $19K, to Joan Kuriansky (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 1870 Wyoming Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 273-0188

Frequently asked questions about The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation

How much does The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation give each year?

The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation gave $300K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $248K across 16 grants.

What is The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation's typical grant size?

The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $14,286, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation that year got $9K on average.

Where does The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation give grants?

The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (6 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).

Does The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 76% of The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Unresticted" (3 grants).

Who are The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation's largest grantees?

The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Stamford ($43,000), Jewish Federation of Broward ($43,000) and Mosaic Senior Life ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation?

The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $235K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions encompass Jewish community and social action, civil liberties, liberal democracy in Israel, Israeli-Palestinian peace education, and services for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation?

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 Louis J Kuriansky Foundation's EIN?

The Louis J Kuriansky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0363659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does The Louis J Kuriansky 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.

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