The Kurtz Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Kurtz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Alpine, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $310,500 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $28,000. 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$310,500
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $291,500 the year before.
10% 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 | $291,500 | 45 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $310,500 | 40 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Kurtz Family Foundation Inc 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 Kurtz Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $147,500 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $96,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $8,500 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey | General support | $28,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David | General support | $25,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General support | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Mission Two Five | General support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood (NJ) | General support | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $10,000 |
| Bergen County Bar Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| NJ State Bar Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | General support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom Refugee Fund | General support | $7,500 |
| National Resources Defense Council | General support | $7,500 |
| University of California Regents | General support | $7,500 |
| American School for the Deaf | General support | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue | General support | $5,000 |
| DC Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program | General support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank NYC | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $5,000 |
| Legal Services of New Jersey | General support | $5,000 |
| Pupstarz Rescue | General support | $5,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Englewood NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger | General support | $5,000 |
| ASPCA | General support | $3,500 |
| Trout Unlimited | General support | $3,500 |
| National Center Learning Disabilities | General support | $3,000 |
| Alpine NJ Pba | General support | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| American University of Beirut | General support | $2,500 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | General support | $2,500 |
| Cape Anne Animal Aid | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for Hope and Safety | General support | $2,500 |
| Engineers With Out Borders | General support | $2,500 |
| Seton Hall University School of Law | General support | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | General support | $2,000 |
| American Library Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Flatrock Brook Nature Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Kurtz
- Carol Kurtz
- Daniel Kurtz
- Jillian Temkin
Questions people ask
Does The Kurtz Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kurtz Family Foundation Inc give?
$310,500 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Kurtz Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David Kurtz (President), Carol Kurtz (Secretary), Daniel Kurtz (Trustee) and Jillian Temkin (Trustee).
What does The Kurtz Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.