The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $996,220 in 118 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $57,500. 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$996,220
- Number of grants118
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$57,500
- Assets$22.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $944,795 the year before.
18% 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 | $858,800 | 126 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $944,795 | 114 | $20.4 million |
| 2025 | $996,220 | 118 | $22.5 million |
How to apply
The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund 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 Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 67 | $555,870 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $122,500 |
| Massachusetts | 20 | $112,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $57,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $12,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $11,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Eddie perry, class of 1985, scholarship fund and the exeter fund | $57,500 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Young friends shabbat dinner, annual gathering of rememberance, arthur szyk exhibition, young friends curator's circle and general fund | $50,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| Unite America Institute | General fund | $40,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children | General fund | $30,848 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | General fund | $30,532 |
| Center for American Progress | General fund | $30,000 |
| Democracy House | General fund | $30,000 |
| The Brookings Institution | General fund | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General fund | $25,000 |
| Wnetchannel 13 | Great performances: vienna new year's concert | $25,000 |
| National Women's Law Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Public Prep Network | General fund | $20,000 |
| Colby College | General fund | $15,000 |
| Magnum Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| The Brearley School | Brearley fund and jane foley fried scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Unite Ny Education Fund | General fund | $15,000 |
| Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives | General fund | $10,000 |
| America Votes Education Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Camp Jabberwocky | General fund | $10,000 |
| Children and Nature Network | General fund | $10,000 |
| City Harvest | General fund | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of New York City | General fund | $10,000 |
| Givedirectly | General fund | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club | General fund | $10,000 |
| New Visions for Public Schools | General fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General fund | $10,000 |
| Southern Center for Human Rights | General fund | $10,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| The New Press | General fund | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth School of | General fund | $10,000 |
| Wnyc Radio | General fund | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General fund | $10,000 |
| Yale Law School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General fund | $7,500 |
| Civilians Investigative Theater | General fund | $7,500 |
| Harvard College Fund | General fund | $7,500 |
| Mothers Out Front | General fund | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Eberstadt
- George Eberstadt
Questions people ask
Does The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc give?
$996,220 in tax year 2025, across 118 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Eberstadt (President/Director) and George Eberstadt (Vice Pres/Director).
What does The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.