Kuhn Foundation
Accepts applications
Kuhn Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $115,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $729,500 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $729,500 | 75 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 68 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas E Kuhn 4568 Meramec Bottom Road Suite 6, St Louis, MO 63128 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 845-7700 |
| What to submit | In written form with complete information |
What Kuhn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Missouri. It also paid $60,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 30 | $501,250 |
| New York | 8 | $247,500 |
| Illinois | 7 | $145,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $107,500 |
| California | 7 | $47,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Centers Association | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $115,000 |
| Action Against Hunger | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Veterans Communiy Project | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $85,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Feeding America | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Gavi the Vaccine Alliance | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Inspiration Cafe | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Educarerediateelevate | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $28,750 |
| Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Center | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| First Tee of St Louis | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Lift for Life Academy | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| My Block My Hood My City | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Malaria Consortium | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| UNICEF | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Burns Recovered | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Center for Community Solutios | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Crisis House | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| The Buddy Fund | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Animal Rescue Foundation of Mo | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Gates Foundation | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Give Directly | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Iodine Global Network | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Junior League of St Louis | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Kwame Charitable Foundation | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Laguna Ocean Foundation | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Lebonheur Children's Hospital | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas E Kuhn
- Michael J Kuhn
- Steven L Kuhn
- Sally Kuhn
Questions people ask
Does Kuhn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kuhn Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kuhn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas E Kuhn (Treasurer, Director), Michael J Kuhn (President, Director), Steven L Kuhn (Secretary, Director) and Sally Kuhn (Vice President, Director).
What does Kuhn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, international and faith communities.