The Kupferberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kupferberg Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $689,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$689,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $665,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $665,000 | 25 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $689,000 | 23 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
The Kupferberg 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 Kupferberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $679,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Queens College Foundation Inc | Physics Department and The Max and Selma Kupferberg Center for the Visual and Performing Arts to support the Colden Auditorium performances | $100,000 |
| New York Hall of Science | Charitable Event- Gala, President's & Vice-Chair Council and KEPCO Corporate Partnership Fund | $78,000 |
| New York Hall of Science | Campaign for Tomorrow | $75,000 |
| North Shore Child and Family Guidance Association | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Queens Museum of Art New York City Building | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Queensborough Community College Fund Inc | Harriet & Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center | $40,000 |
| Commonpoint Ny Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Queens College Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center Inc | Friendship Circle which provides funds for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, or another degenerative illness and general support fund | $20,000 |
| Selfhelp Community Services Inc | The Witness Theater program | $18,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | for the NY/NJ chapters | $15,000 |
| Matan Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Queens Theatre in the Park Inc | Charitable Event | $11,000 |
| Bnai Brith Hillel Foundation at Queens College Hil | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Louis Armstrong House Museum | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Queens Botanical Garden Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Queens Theatre in the Park Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Calvary Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Queens Botanical Garden Society Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Service of New York | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Wnet | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Kupferberg
- Martin Kupferberg
- Saul Kupferberg
- Seth Kupferberg
Questions people ask
Does The Kupferberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kupferberg Foundation give?
$689,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Kupferberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Kupferberg (Sec), Martin Kupferberg (Trustee, Pres), Saul Kupferberg (Trustee, Treas) and Seth Kupferberg (Trustee, VP).
What does The Kupferberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and science and research.