The Kurian Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Kurian Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Stow, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $745,580 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$745,580
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$18.1 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $648,605 the year before.
26% 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 | $528,480 | 23 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $648,605 | 32 | $16.7 million |
| 2025 | $745,580 | 27 | $18.1 million |
How to apply
The Kurian Foundation Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kurian Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $688,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $28,600 |
| New York | 5 | $9,300 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $480 |
| Michigan | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Baptist Hospital | Medical care | $600,000 |
| Asha Foundation | Health and poverty relief | $88,000 |
| Utec | Poverty relief | $10,000 |
| Carmel Mar Thoma Church | Fund ministries & building projects | $6,150 |
| Compassional Hearts Network | Religious ministries | $5,850 |
| University of Buffalo | Education scholarship | $5,000 |
| Marthoma Church of Greater Washington | Chrstian minstries | $4,000 |
| Bigedorg | Support individuals with cancer | $3,000 |
| Brown University | Education scholarship | $3,000 |
| Rice University | Education scholarship | $3,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Education scholarship | $2,000 |
| Fairfield University | Education | $2,000 |
| Fordham University | Education scholarship | $2,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Christian education | $2,000 |
| Saint Anselm College | Education scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Rhode Island | Education scholarship | $2,000 |
| Campaign Marthoma Congregation | Christian ministries | $1,000 |
| Marthoma Nerac | Christian ministries | $1,000 |
| Randal Library Friends Association | Education | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Support for individuals with cancer, search for a cure | $500 |
| Insight for Living | Promote christian ministry | $500 |
| World Vision Inc | Child poverty relief | $480 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Disabled 911 survivors | $300 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries | Fund ministries | $200 |
| Prison Fellowship | Prison ministries | $200 |
| Songtime | Education | $200 |
| The Salvation Army of Massachusetts | Poverty relief | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Thampy Kurian
- Molly Kurian
Questions people ask
Does The Kurian Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kurian Foundation Trust give?
$745,580 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Kurian Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Thampy Kurian (Trustee) and Molly Kurian (Trustee).
What does The Kurian Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and faith communities.