The A&v Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund
Preselected recipients only
The A&v Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund is a private foundation in Covina, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$162,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $165,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $177,500 | 11 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $162,500 | 12 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The A&v Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund 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 The A&v Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $67,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $32,500 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Museum of Art | General fund: to be used as needed for administration or exhibitions. | $25,000 |
| Second Stage Theatre | This grant provided general support for COVID and other safety precautions for three theaters. | $25,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Players Philanthropy Fund | This grant was for work on "Mr. Clown & Friends" promotion of childrens' television programming and school events with puppets who discuss issues like bullying, diversity, mental health and autism; help in successfully getting the TV version of LA public television as part of a planned national rollout. | $20,000 |
| Songwriting With Soldiers Inc | The purpose of this grant was for the preparation of materials and video postings of collaborations between veterans and/or veteran spouses and professional songwriters to create meaningful songs about wartime experiences. | $15,000 |
| Spire Center for Performing Arts | To support the Center's "Lobby Series" that features New England area singers and musicians. | $10,000 |
| South Shore Unity Council | To fund a first time music festival for the LGBTQ community featuring national touring musicians like Catie Curtis and Kemp Harris, as well as local bands. | $10,000 |
| Individual | To support the production of gratis participation of songwriters in the US, Canada and Scandinavia. | $10,000 |
| 47 Palmer Inc | This grant supported a Labor Day weekend presentation of up and coming artists who perform at the club and whose performances are streamed for viewing around the country. | $7,500 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | To support the Abortion Access Fund for a project called "Mife and the Misotones". This is a musical and street art focused campaign to explain the issues around the use of Mifepristone, the so-called "abortion bill", with appearances in Washington DC for the oral argument at the Supreme Court and other national conferences. | $7,500 |
| DC Abortion Fund | To support a three day set of concert programs in DC to raise funds for women in need of abortion advice and services. | $7,500 |
| Individual | To bring african american songwriters and white artists to present programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Lynn
- Karen Ringen
Questions people ask
Does The A&v Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The A&v Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund give?
$162,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The A&v Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry Lynn (Vice President) and Karen Ringen (President).
What does The A&v Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.