The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$622,032
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,250 the year before.
87% 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 | $100,000 | 1 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $150,250 | 7 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 24 | $622,032 |
How to apply
The Carl R Kuehner III 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 Carl R Kuehner III Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $638,500 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $332,250 |
| Florida | 4 | $210,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $150,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Plains Medical Center | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Greenwich Town Party Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| African Community and Conservation Foundation Inc | Grumeti Fund Trust | $100,000 |
| Prea Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Hope for Haiti Inc | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Nature Is Nonpartisan | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Spark Youth NYC Inc | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| New York Stage and Film Company Inc | Charitable Event | $12,500 |
| African Community and Conservation Foundation Inc | Grumeti Fund | $10,000 |
| Fryderyk Chopin Society of CT Corp | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pioneer Works Art Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Home for the Elderly of Fairfield Cnty | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cardinal and Gold Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mutual Housing Association of Southwestern Connect | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Near & Far Aid Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Shatterproof A Nonprofit Corp | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Avon Theatre Film Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Open Door Shelter Inc | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Polish National Youth Baseball Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl R Kuehner
- Paul J Kuehner
Questions people ask
Does The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl R Kuehner (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Paul J Kuehner (Dir, VP).
What does The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and international.