Karin Bain and John Kukral Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karin Bain and John Kukral Foundation is a private foundation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.1 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $23,750 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$5.1 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$23,750
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$95.3 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.8 million the year before.
19% 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 | $3.8 million | 64 | $97.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 68 | $102 million |
| 2025 | $5.1 million | 54 | $95.3 million |
How to apply
Karin Bain and John Kukral 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 Karin Bain and John Kukral Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Iowa | 1 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $825,000 |
| New York | 11 | $705,500 |
| Colorado | 9 | $451,500 |
| Connecticut | 12 | $228,400 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $175,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $110,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $22,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $300,000 to karin bain kukral '82 head coach of women's lacrosse fund; $25,000 to discretionary fund for the ovpia afghanistan initiative; $500,000 to field hockey complex fund | $1.2 million |
| Northwestern University | $76,666 to ryan field project; $100,000 to water systems research fund, $250,000 to family medicine, $250,000 to women's cardiac research, $50,000 to mccormick architectural engineering & design; $10,000 to phi gamma delta 2331 sheridan building fund; $10,000 to steven l. Glick fund; $5000 to formula racing (fsae) program | $751,666 |
| American Enterprise Institute | $400,000 to general operations; $350,000 to research on the federal deficit | $750,000 |
| Truenu | Program support | $500,000 |
| National Jewish Health | $250,000 to critical research fund; $25,000 to winters eve gala | $275,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Department of urology fellowship | $275,000 |
| Doe Fund Inc | Ready, willing, & able program | $100,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | Urology research fund for dr. Hu | $100,000 |
| The Avery Coonley School | Endowment fund | $100,000 |
| The Bob Woodruff Family Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| Urban Peak | Program support | $100,000 |
| Yale University Development | Year 2 of 3 commitment to mif/ddt project in melanoma research and immunotherapy treatment research | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Program support | $75,000 |
| Year Up Inc | General operating fund | $75,000 |
| Cia Officers Memorial Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| Parkinson's Wellness Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Bicentennial class scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| The Uli Foundation | Program support | $40,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Schloarship fund | $25,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Annual fund leadership campaign (aflc) | $25,000 |
| Future 5 Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| New York Sun Works Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| St Ignatius School (New York Nativity) | Program support | $25,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Trustees of University of Pa (Basser Center) | Basser center for brca | $25,000 |
| Unit Scholarship Fund Inc | Merit-based scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation | Program support | $22,500 |
| American River Conservancy | Camp scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Pan-mass challenge on behalf of the jimmy fund | $10,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Family Centers Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Guides Trust Foundation Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Nature for Justice | Program support | $10,000 |
| Navy League of the United States Western Connecticut Council | Program support | $10,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Inc | Children's coat drive | $10,000 |
| Omprakash Inc (Powwater) | Powwater project | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Z Kukral
- Karin Bain Kukral
Questions people ask
Does Karin Bain and John Kukral Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karin Bain and John Kukral Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $23,750.
Who runs Karin Bain and John Kukral Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Z Kukral (Director; President) and Karin Bain Kukral (Director; Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Karin Bain and John Kukral Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.