Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $563,364 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,965. 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$563,364
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,965
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
60% of its 2025 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 | $1.8 million | 17 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 14 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $563,364 | 17 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Gloria and Richard Kushel 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 Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $72,963 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $371,232 |
| California | 1 | $75,066 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $38,353 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,500 |
| Maine | 2 | $2,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Health | General charitable purposes | $100,965 |
| Stem Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck Inc | General charitable purposes | $100,964 |
| Larchmont Temple Inc | General charitable purposes | $99,503 |
| San Francisco 49ers Foundation | General charitable purposes | $75,066 |
| University of Calgary | General Charitable Purpose | $72,963 |
| Old Bill's Fun Run | General Charitable Purpose | $35,853 |
| Stem Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck Inc | General charitable purposes | $34,100 |
| Mamaroneck - Larchmont Student Aid Fund | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Project Healthy Minds | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Hope & Heroes | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Larchmont Temple Inc | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| National Homeless Law Center | General Charitable Purpose | $3,500 |
| Slow Food in the Tetons | General Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Lovell Historical Society | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| Thirteen PBS(WNET) | General charitable purposes | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- J Richard Kushel
- Gloria Joan Kushel
- Eric Kushel
- Caroline Kushel
Questions people ask
Does Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation give?
$563,364 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J Richard Kushel (Director), Gloria Joan Kushel (Director), Eric Kushel (Director) and Caroline Kushel (Director).
What does Gloria and Richard Kushel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.