The Maxine and Allan Kurtzman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Maxine and Allan Kurtzman Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$79,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,500 the year before.
18% 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 | $62,500 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $62,500 | 15 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $79,000 | 17 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
The Maxine and Allan Kurtzman 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 The Maxine and Allan Kurtzman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $41,000 |
| New York | 2 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Animals | To free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation around the world. | $8,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | To create a more perfect union beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the united states constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees. | $8,000 |
| ASPCA Gift Processing Center | To collaborate with and offer training and support to hundreds of local agencies, including shelters, rescues, clinics, and others committed to addressing their communities' needs. | $8,000 |
| Everychild Foundation | To help ease the suffering of children in the greater los angeles area, whether due to disease, disability, abuse, neglect or poverty | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association | To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives by dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | To advance the health and well-being of children and adolescents by integrating medical care, preventive services, medical education and research in response to the needs of our community and in an atmosphere of love, compassion, and respect for people. | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | To commit to advancing science while providing compassionate care has established us as the benchmark in fighting cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. | $5,000 |
| Hunter College Foundation | To seek students from all backgrounds to engage in a rigorous educational experience that prepares them to become leaders and innovators in their communities and in the world. | $5,000 |
| Lacma | To serve the public through the collection, conservation, exhibition, and interpretation of significant works of art from a broad range of cultures and historical periods. And through the translation of these collections into meaningful educational, aesthetic, intellectual, and cultural experiences for the widest array of audiences. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | To help and support the advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment for childrens. No child is denied treatment based on race, religion or family's ability to pay. | $5,000 |
| The Arthritis Foundation | To boldly pursue a cure for america's #1 cause of disability, while championing the fight against arthritis with life-changing resources, science, advocacy and community connections. | $4,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah | To reduce the incidence of addiction and other harmful behaviors through individual and family education that is offered through dynamic programs designed to meet the individual needs of each resident in every stage of recovery. | $3,500 |
| Brandeis University | To dedicate to the advancement of the humanities, arts and social, natural and physical sciences. As a liberal arts college, brandeis affirms that importantance of a broad and critical education in enriching the lives of students and preparing them for full participation in a changing society, capable of promoting their own welfare, yet remaining deeply concerned about the welfare of others. | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | To provide impartial medical relief to the victims of war, disease, and natural or man-made disaster, without regard to race, religion, or political affiliation. | $2,500 |
| Shriners Hospital | To advance the health and well-being of children and adolescents by integrating medical care, preventive services, medical education and research in response to the needs of our community and in an atmosphere of love, compassion, and respect for people. | $2,500 |
| UCLA Grand Challenge for Depression | To help people understand, prevent and treat the world's greatest health problem. The ucla grand challenges initiaive connects faculty, students and supporters from all disciplines to work together, adopting a holistic approcach to solve critical issues. | $2,500 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art | To provide leadership in the field by identifying and presenting the most significant and challenging art of our time, actively supporting the creation of new work, and producing original scholarship. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Maxine Kurtzman
- Linda Blauner
- William Frank
Questions people ask
Does The Maxine and Allan Kurtzman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Maxine and Allan Kurtzman Foundation give?
$79,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Maxine and Allan Kurtzman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maxine Kurtzman (Ceo), Linda Blauner (Secretary) and William Frank (Cfo).
What does The Maxine and Allan Kurtzman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.