Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $806,713 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $86,918 and the largest $390,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$806,713
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$86,918
- Largest grant$390,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $990,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $823,069 | 8 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $990,000 | 6 | $7.7 million |
| 2025 | $806,713 | 7 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $505,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $110,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $86,918 |
| California | 2 | $69,795 |
| Georgia | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Orthodox Sacred Sites in Al | Preservation of historical russian church building | $390,000 |
| Individual | General support | $115,000 |
| St Tikhon Orth Theological Sem | General support | $110,000 |
| The Holy Trinity Seminary | General support | $86,918 |
| Russian Choral Heritage Foundation | Preservation of cultural heritage | $35,000 |
| University of Georgia | In support of exhibition of russian art & archived articles | $35,000 |
| Stanford University Hoover Institut | To digitize archives related to russian civil war (historical preservation) | $34,795 |
Officers and trustees
- Vladimir von Tsurikov
- Michel Mirkovitch
- Anatol Shmelev
- Natalia Tkachov
Questions people ask
Does Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation give?
$806,713 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $86,918.
Who runs Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vladimir von Tsurikov (Trustee), Michel Mirkovitch (President), Anatol Shmelev (CFO/Secretary) and Natalia Tkachov (Trustee).
What does Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.