Israel Kuzminsky Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Israel Kuzminsky Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Skokie, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $270,048 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $54,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$270,048
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$54,000
- Assets$946,077
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2023 was up from $94,172 the year before.
67% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $94,172 | 5 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $270,048 | 13 | $946,077 |
How to apply
Israel Kuzminsky Memorial 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 Israel Kuzminsky Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $20,100 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $118,948 |
| Florida | 4 | $79,200 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $51,800 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ner Naftali | General purposes of receipient org | $54,000 |
| One Family Chicago | General purposes of receipient org | $50,000 |
| The Donors Fund | General purposes of receipient org | $50,000 |
| Congregation Netzach Israel | General purposes of receipient org | $36,000 |
| Mishkan Shmuel | General purposes of receipient org | $18,000 |
| Congregation Netzach Israel | General purposes of receipient org | $18,000 |
| Congregation Netzach Israel | General purposes of receipient org | $18,000 |
| Congregation Adas Bnei Yisroel | General purposes of receipient org | $12,500 |
| Congregation Netzach Israel | General purposes of receipient org | $7,200 |
| Mishkan Shmuel | General purposes of receipient org | $2,100 |
| Hanna Sacks by Hs | General purposes of receipient org | $1,800 |
| Derech Hachaim Fund | General purposes of receipient org | $1,800 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | General purposes of receipient org | $648 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Shabat
- Berton I Goldstein
- Menachem Shabat
Questions people ask
Does Israel Kuzminsky Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Israel Kuzminsky Memorial Foundation give?
$270,048 in tax year 2023, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Israel Kuzminsky Memorial Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Ronald Shabat (Presdir), Berton I Goldstein (Dir) and Menachem Shabat (Sectreas).
What does Israel Kuzminsky Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.